Showing posts with label Cleaning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cleaning. Show all posts

Saturday, June 30, 2012

Organized Cleaning

Does anyone else detest cleaning as much as I do?  Even though I hate it, the end result is always satisfying and pleasing to the eyes.  But, getting to that end point is always tough and somewhat of a challenge.

I'm always searching for new ways to clean (easier ways too if I can find it) and have found some pretty great ideas that have worked out fairly well so far.  I ran across this pin on Pinterest again today and thought I'd share with my readers.  It's something I've been following for a few months now and it's helped me out tremendously!  There are times where I'm better at following it than others, and I have revised it to fit my own schedule but it works and keeps me happy and to me, that's all that matters!

I revised the original list to fit my own needs.  I realized that it's pointless to vacuum the first day and dust the next (why would I want dust all over my clean floors?).  I also realize that sometimes it is impossible to get my chore of the day done, and that's okay.  I don't beat myself up over it, I just get it done the following week.     

I'll admit, I hate vacuuming and dusting.  Those chores are the worst.  When I was a kid, I would do anything to get out of doing either of those.  Now that I have my own place, there is no one but me to do them and they obviously they have to be done!  I may hate it, but it only takes fifteen minutes and I can deal with that.    

I also make sure to do my daily checklist.  These are the chores Chris and I share.  One thing I hate (more than shoes not put away...is a dirty kitchen).  We've had bugs in our apartment before so I am super OCD about cleaning the kitchen counters and floors.  


Now, I will not claim that my house is always clean.  We have too many things and not enough space.  But, I try to keep things as tidy as I can and that's all I can do.  That, and pray that we find another place soon!  I'm pretty sure I'll go crazy if we bring anymore items into our house.

So, does anyone else have a good cleaning schedule they try to stick too?  Or have you tried and not been able to keep it up?  What works best for you?

Friday, June 22, 2012

One Great Product

Have you been bit by the cleaning bug lately?

I have!

I love to clean (tolerate it may be a better term) and I love when I find simple solutions for those expensive home cleaning store products.  Don't you?

Lately, I've been pinning away and have found one product that can do a million different jobs.  Know what it is?


That's right, it's vinegar!  I'm amazed at what one small cup of vinegar can accomplish around the house.  And when Chris is equally amazed by the finished product, I know it's a winner.

What have I been using it on?  Hmm...a better list may be what haven't I been using it on!  ha!  I use vinegar on everything.  And I do mean everything!  To name a few:

1.  Dishwasher,
2.  Washing Machine,
3.  Cutting boards,
4.  Shower doors and tub..... 

I broke the cardinal blogger rule and didn't take any before and after pictures (I know, how could I?!) but honestly I was too embarrassed by the "before".  So, you all will just have to believe me when I say that vinegar is just that amazing. 

What are the benefits of using it you ask?  Well, instead of buying a ton of different cleaning products to use in your bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, and any other room in your house you only have to buy one.  Trust me when I say that your wallet and husband will thank you for it.  Plus, for all those who hate harsh chemicals, you won't have to worry about it with this little beauty! It's a win-win, right?!

One blog I absolutely love and is my go-to for cleaning suggestions is OneGoodThing by Jillee.  She always has fabulous tips for keeping your house in tip-top shape and her solutions are so practical you'll be kicking yourself wondering why you didn't think of that first!  Go check her out and see what great solutions she has for your home!  You won't be sorry!

So, want to know what you can use vinegar on?  Follow the links below and take a look at the pictures!  
The Magic Cleaner at While He Was Napping

How to Clean Your Dishwasher at OneGoodThing by Jillee

shower curtain/clean


Soap Scum Killa at Life, Crafts & Whatever

Revive Old Paintbrushes at This Old House
  
Pinned Image
Wash towels in one cup of vinegar on hot, then again with 1/2 cup of baking soda on hot.  They will smell 10 times better!  You don't realize how musty and gross they smell over time.