Balancing a full-time job and maintaining a tidy home can be quite the juggling act. But don't worry; with the right mindset and some handy tricks, you can strike a perfect balance between work and cleaning without burning out. Tip #1. Set down a more manageable cleaning schedule Who says you need an entire day to clean? Instead, break the load down into manageable chunks and take advantage of little nuggets of free time throughout the day to handle them. Wipe the kitchen counters after dinner or dust the window sills while waiting for your coffee. You can also assign specific chores to differ ..read more

Vacuuming isn't the hardest of cleaning chores, but it can be a bit of a puzzle. Different homes have varying needs, and even within a single home, not all areas require the same attention. So, how do you figure out the best vacuuming routine for your place? We've got you covered with a guide on how to tailor your vacuuming schedule to match your home's specific needs! How often should you vacuum your floors? Different flooring types have unique needs, which means each one needs its own vacuuming routine. Here's a quick breakdown: Hard flooring (vinyl, tile). These surfaces don't accumulate m ..read more

A solid scrub-down and wipe, paired with some thorough dusting and mopping, can give your home a spick-and-span appearance. Yet, for that true clean feel, you've got to have a place that not only looks good but smells fantastic, too! While store-bought cleaners might fill your space with delightful scents, the chemicals they pack might not be the greatest for your well-being in the long haul. That's why we've got a list of natural alternatives for you that'll turn your place into a fragrant haven! Alternative #1. Baking soda Baking soda is so versatile that it works both as a kitchen staple fo ..read more

Cleaning your whole house can be overwhelming, up to the point where you no longer want to do it. How can you recover the will to clean? Although it won't happen immediately, you just need a little help to recover your cleaning mojo. While we can't physically yank you out of your stupor, we've got your back with some top-notch tips to get you back on the cleaning grind! Check them out. Give your cleaning a purpose Rev up your motivation by setting a clear objective—cleaning with a purpose. This will give a new meaning to the process, tied to something you want to achieve. Check these out: Org ..read more

Winter is the perfect time to declutter. It’s a great feeling to get all the things you aren’t using out of the house before spring arrives. But that begs the question: what do you do with all that stuff? Anything that is broken or unusable can go to the trash, but what about those things that could be used by someone else? Donation is the obvious answer. Donating unused or unwanted household items is the perfect way to clear clutter from your home while helping someone else at the same time. Designating items for donation is one thing; actually getting them to their destination is another. Yo ..read more

When a person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole focus changes in an instant. Suddenly, the highest priority is that person’s health and treatment, and everything else fades into the background. Life is precious, and our natural reaction is to do all we can to preserve it. The problem is, those little background tasks still need to be done. “Real life” doesn’t stop when a person gets sick. In particular, when a woman is diagnosed with cancer, it’s common that many household duties fall by the wayside as she focuses on rest and recovery. The stress of not being able to complete the basic ch ..read more

Spring is coming, and that means there are all kinds of fun activities happening in Indianapolis. Here are a few March events we think you won’t want to miss: Pulitzer prize winning author Junot Diaz will be delivering the 2017 McFadden Memorial Lecture on March 2nd at Central Library in downtown Indianapolis. This event is free and limited free parking is available. Doors open at 6pm. Take your family for a fun night out at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. You can enjoy free admission on March 2nd from 4-8 p.m. Be sure to check out the new exhibit, Circus – Starring You! This month giv ..read more

Spring has finally sprung, and for many of us that means it’s time to tackle spring cleaning. However, while the idea of cleaning your whole home from top to bottom is appealing, the execution can be overwhelming! We’ve put together some tips to make this big job a little more manageable:   Make a Plan Before you jump in and start cleaning, think about all the areas in your home that need a spring cleaning, and the best order to tackle them. Go room by room, making a check-list of what needs to be done in each area. This breaks down a big job into smaller chunks and makes the project eas ..read more

Having a clean home is always a good feeling, but for those who suffer from dust mite and other allergies, it can truly be an issue of health. Regular cleaning with help keep these allergens at bay, but there are some extra steps you can take to eliminate dust and other irritants in your home. Here’s what we recommend: Vacuum with a HEPA Filter You should be vacuuming your home at least once a week, and make sure your vacuum has a HEPA filter. Many allergens are so small that they will pass through a standard filter; a HEPA filter will catch more of these tiny irritants. Wash Your Sheets Week ..read more

It’s time to open those windows, shake out the rugs, and breathe new life into your home. Spring is here! What’s more satisfying than relaxing in a freshly cleaned home? We’ve put together a list of tasks and hacks to make your spring cleaning fast, easy, and thorough! Plus, we’re offering some tips on keeping your home nice and clean throughout the year with three weekly— not daily— chores. Spring Cleaning Checklist Get your home cleaned for spring in no time by prioritizing the items in the checklist below. Select your top 2-3 in each room and get to work. You’ll be done before you know it ..read more