Posts with tag 'cleaning'

As the holiday season starts to draw to a close, it's important to give yourself plenty of time to clean up as you head back into real life — and the start of a new year. This is particularly important in 2020, as we all do our part to stay healthy and keep our communities safe.  Fortunately, that post-holiday deep clean can provide a great opportunity to decompress, transition out of the holiday mindset, and set your home up for the rest of winter.  Feeling intimidated by those dirty dishes or that mountain of discarded wrapping paper? We're for you. Here are a few handy post-holiday cleaning guidelines that you can use to tackle each room with a plan — so you can get back to enjoying your comfy, cozy winter in no time: 

Changed your sheets? Check. Wiped down the stovetop? Check. You've taken care of your everyday cleaning routine… now what? This is a great time to focus on those easy-to-miss spots that may not be on your typical to-do list.  Even for those of us who clean our homes on a regular basis, there are bound to be spots that we overlook. Over time, these little out-of-the-way or hard-to-reach areas can build up plenty of dust, mold, and bacteria.  Feeling ready to take on a deep clean that goes beyond the basics? Let's see if we can help make it easier!  Here's how to sanitize some of your home's most commonly overlooked touch points: 

It's that time of the year, when articles about spring cleaning pop up everywhere and people start to get rid of the old, to make way for the new. With warm weather dawning and a queue of Marie Kondo episodes to watch on Netflix, many people are starting to think about decluttering, in all its forms. When faced with the often enormous task of organizing and restructuring your space, it's easy to start to feel overwhelmed. Even if your stuff has been relatively tidy, when that spring cleaning regimen begins, you may start to notice all the little things you don't normally see, lingering in your closets, cabinets, and drawers. And it's easy to get caught up on the emotional side of things, as well. Everyone who's spent time organizing and decluttering knows those lingering feelings of doubt that can arise when making a tough choice on whether to throw something away. Then there's the guilt that can come up when considering holding onto things you know you don't want, but think you may need.

Cleaning out your bathroom exhaust fans can reduce the risk of mold and allergens, which makes this chore incredibly important. It may not be the most enjoyable task but it's essential for a happy and healthy home. Use these tips to make short work of an often-overlooked task.

  • Use a vacuum. If your exhaust fan is so dirty that you can see dust coming out of it, use th...
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