Long gone are the days where only the wealthy could afford to hire a house cleaning service. People of all backgrounds are enjoying the perks of having someone else clean their homes. Would you rather pass the cleaning off to someone who's specially trained to do it, but aren't sure whether it's the right choice? [...]
When you find remnants of meals from months ago clinging to shelves in your refrigerator, what do you do? You avoid making eye contact and promise yourself you'll tackle the mess next weekend. We’ve all been there! If you feel like you’re losing the war with the spilled milk residue and the sticky juice rings, you've [...]
Carpet is a popular flooring option, especially for bedrooms. Here's an interesting fact—they've been used for thousands of years! This isn't surprising when you think about it. Not only is carpet comfortable to walk on but it also provides excellent insulation. In other words, you won’t have to spend as much on heating! It does [...]
Do you like the clean smell of bleach? Or what about that lemon-scented all-purpose cleaner? As much as you may associate these scents with a sparkling house, there is a multitude of household chemicals that could be wreaking havoc with your health. Do you know what's in your household cleaning supplies? To play it safe, start by [...]
There are 300,000 items in the average American home. This is excessive by almost anyone's standards, but even if that number seems rational to you unless you have excellent organizational systems in place, it's likely that you find yourself battling clutter in your residence on a daily basis. We all have a lot of stuff, [...]
According to one survey, laundry is actually America's favorite household chore. Apparently, people would rather be doing the laundry than washing up or dusting your cupboards. And yet, when your laundry keeps piling up, it can feel like it's going to take forever to get done. Wouldn't it be great if there were ways to speed [...]
Did you know that hiring a house cleaner does more than just save you time? In fact, it can even make you happier and healthier! Whether you're busy with work and family or just want to spend your free time doing something more productive than cleaning, hiring a cleaning lady is a straightforward process if [...]
Cleaning your place can feel a lot like going to the gym. How are we supposed to find cleaning motivation after a 12-hour workday or when trying to binge a 10-season series on Netflix? Studies show that the brain can see too many visual stimulants as too many distractions. The brain has a harder time [...]
Have you ever looked around your messy home and felt a sense of dread? There's a psychological reason for that, as it turns out. Research shows that clutter increases the production of cortisol, the chemical responsible for stress. Yes, that means that your messy home is causing your stress! While that's all well and good, [...]
Coffee, tea, and chocolate have two things in common. They're all comforting pick-me-ups that can also stain your carpet. Don't worry, even if you live in a home with carpet you can still indulge every once in a while. Getting a fresh stain on the carpet is one thing, but what about when you find [...]
