How to Disinfect Your Pruning Tools (and Why You Should)
Photo: vaivirga (Shutterstock) As part of your fall gardening checklist, you’ll likely get your tools and equipment ready winter storage. It’s a good idea to wash everything before putting it…
How to Clean Grout the Right Way
Photo: Jenn Huls (Shutterstock) Cleaning grout is a chore few enjoy, but if you’ve got tile in your home, you know it’s got to be done. Depending on the tools…
Stay Motivated to Clean by Keeping Supplies in Every Room
Photo: A3pfamily (Shutterstock) The more frequently you clean, the nicer your home will look on a more regular basis. Everyone knows that, sure, but actually making the time to clean…
When to Avoid Cleaning With Hot Water
Photo: Thomas Holt (Shutterstock) When you look up how to clean them something, you inevitably find that you’re instructed to use cold or hot water. But really, what’s the difference?…
The Easiest Way to Stop Wet Wipes From Sticking Together
Photo: Adam Radosavljevic (Shutterstock) Let’s start off by acknowledging that just because a problem is small doesn’t mean it’s not worth solving, and I am here to remove one minor…
10 Essential Uses for Rubbing Alcohol That Aren’t…Rubbing
Photo: Sky Cloud Pics (Shutterstock) There are certain things in this world that are just mind-bogglingly useful. Bobby pins? Extremely useful. Cooking spray? You’re definitely not getting the most out…
How to Remove Blood From Fabrics and Surfaces (and What Not to Do)
Photo: nutcd32 (Shutterstock) If you’re looking for ways to remove blood stains from clothing, walls, or whatever other surface you may have found it on, we’re going to give you…
12 Things You Should Be Disinfecting (but Aren’t)
Photo: eggeegg (Shutterstock) There’s a difference between cleaning and disinfecting, which means there are different times you’ll need to do both, as well as different products you need to use.…
It Matters Which Rubbing Alcohol You Use for Disinfecting
Photo: Colleen Michaels (Shutterstock) Stronger is better, right? Concentrated dish soap degreases better. Higher proof rum will get you drunk faster. You even scoop your ice cream from the part…
Never Use Bleach on These Surfaces
Photo: Felipe Sanchez (Shutterstock) Bleach has a ton of uses outside of lifting stains from white clothes, but there are some dos and don’ts we should all remember. You already…