Wherever you are right now, I want you to look up. Now, I want you to think about the last time you cleaned up there (or really anything above eye level). The truth is, these up-high places are really the first area you should be cleaning in any room. If you think about it for … Read more
You know how I said, a few weeks back, that spring cleaning could be fun? Well, I can’t honestly claim that today’s task is going to be enjoyable (sorry), but I can promise you it will be deeply satisfying. And it won’t take long either. I think of this stinky chore as akin to going … Read more
Welcome back! It’s day two of the Spring Cleaning Cure and we’re going to tackle the bedroom. But not all of it! Just one very specific and slightly controversial spot: the space underneath your bed. For some people (including my partner), the space under the bed is a bonus storage area to put all sorts … Read more
Spring is officially here, and with it comes a chance to shake off the stagnation of winter. I’m talking about spring cleaning your home — this is Day 1 of the Spring Cleaning Cure, after all — but I’m also interested in spring cleaning your soul. I know I need a fresh perspective on what … Read more
When I think of spring cleaning, I imagine myself opening up all of the windows on a gloriously sunny day, blasting an upbeat playlist, and getting to work on deep-cleaning my home. The energy of spring invites a fresh start, which oftentimes looks like spring cleaning your home. But when I ask myself: Where do … Read more
Springtime evokes a craving for all things new, which often includes giving living spaces a refresh. That sense of renewal usually means cleaning thoroughly while culling through items that accumulated over the past year, which can mean extra cash if you decide to sell what you don’t want to keep. If you’re looking to purge … Read more
Spring is near (no matter what the groundhog says) and, for me, that means big spring energy. I’m ready to open all the windows, fill every vase with flowers, and get my home in order so I can invite friends and family to celebrate after a long and way-too-familiar winter. This time of year, when … Read more
Occasionally you won’t notice how dirty something in your house is until it’s that dirt is called out. You drop something under your couch and discover a gang of dust bunnies living underneath. You throw open your curtains and find yourself in a front-row seat to a dust dance-off floating right in front of your face. Since … Read more
There are a couple rules-of-thumb when it comes to successfully keeping your home clean. One of those rules is that you should always keep your cleaning supplies in one place, and you should always put them back when you’re done using them. A cleaning caddy meets both those criteria, and – bonus – makes carrying household cleaners from … Read more