Everything that enters your home can bring in unhealthy germs, including your food, delivered packages, pets, shoes and more.   In addition, germs can grow and thrive in the microenvironments in your home. Cleaning your space on a routine basis is essential, but is it enough to kill all of those germs and decrease the likelihood of illness? Sanitizing and disinfecting both play roles in how healthy your living environment is. So, how does cleaning differ from sanitizing and disinfecting? Cleaning, Sanitizing, Disinfecting: What’s the Difference?   Cleaning ?   Many of th ..read more

  Your quartz countertops are undoubtedly one of your home’s treasured features. Quartz can enhance the decor and elevate pride of ownership. This countertop material is man-made, and it requires special care to clean, kill germs and maintain its lovely appearance.   Countertops made out of quartz are prone to damage when they are not cleaned properly. Specifically, quartz can lose its sheen and take on a lackluster look that detracts from your home’s otherwise impressive decor.   In addition, the stone itself can be damaged irreparably when it isn’t cleaned properly. How do yo ..read more

  Few things compare to taking a shower after a great workout or a long day at work. Perhaps you prefer to start your mornings off with a refreshing shower. However, enjoying a shower is difficult when you spot mildew, soap scum or other signs of filth.   Often, people gloss over the shower when cleaning the rest of their house because it’s a hassle. Even if you give your shower the attention that you think it deserves, you may not be cleaning your shower properly. How should you clean your shower? How Often to Clean a Shower   Things like soap scum, mildew and even a pinkish l ..read more

  Mosquitoes swarming around you is an annoying experience, but it also can negatively affect your health. Of course, their bites cause itching for days along with pink swells across your skin.   In addition, mosquitoes are known to carry dangerous diseases like West Nile, Zika, malaria, dengue and many others. The most common way to repel mosquitoes is with a store-bought repellent containing DEET.   However, DEET can cause skin reactions, headaches, breathing difficulties and other issues. It can damage fabrics, and it even impacts wildlife. You can avoid these effects and ke ..read more

  Our kitchen’s range hood filter can often be forgotten during regular cleaning schedules. It happens to the best of us, don’t worry. With regular cleaning and just a few minutes out of your schedule, your range hood filter will not only look better but also be able to work properly and efficiently.   Did you know that without running your rangehood properly, food debris, grease, and oils can build up on your counters, cabinets, and floors? Gross! Who wants all that around their food and family? Here is a helpful cleaning guide you can use the next time your range hood needs a good ..read more

  Cleaning your drains regularly can prevent major clogs and related plumbing nightmares. If you are already dealing with standing water in your tub or sink that seemingly takes forever to drain out, you need a fast solution.   Unfortunately, many store-bought products contain harsh chemicals that are unhealthy and that can damage your pipes over time. You could save money and avoid these ramifications by making a homemade drain cleaner. How do you make a homemade drain cleaner that works? Do Homemade Drain Cleaners Work?   Often, clogs are caused by an accumulation of matter o ..read more

  Your beautiful, upholstered chairs will grow increasingly filthy with continued use. Stains, dust, dirt, pet dander, dust mites and other allergens combine to make your furniture look discolored and dirty.   Particles can land on your upholstery even when the furniture is rarely used, so regular cleaning is essential. How can you clean upholstered chairs thoroughly without damaging the fabric? How Often Should You Clean Upholstered Chairs?   As dust and dust mites, dirt and other particles accumulate on your upholstered chairs, these furnishings will look dirtier over time if ..read more

  Moving into your first apartment is a major milestone, but getting settled and making your space a home requires effort. Many of the commonly used things in your old home are easy to overlook on a daily basis, but you will quickly miss them in your new space.   Use this first apartment checklist to make sure your apartment is well-outfitted for comfort and convenience from day one. How Do I Prepare for My First Apartment?   While you may be eager to decorate your apartment and show off your own unique sense of style, the first thing you should do is focus on the essentials. W ..read more

  Cobwebs are a common problem in many homes, and they can make an otherwise clean house look dirty. If you spot cobwebs in your house, you share your space with at least a few spiders. This is true even if you cannot see spiders on the webs at the moment.   Whether you’ve noticed cobwebs around your light fixtures, behind your furniture, near the windows or in other places, you need to know how to get rid of them. What Are Cobwebs?   Spiders build webs to capture prey. The sticky strands in spiderwebs are actually made out of silk. As the silk comes out of a spider, it is semi ..read more

  The unfortunate reality is that the longer you go between house cleaning sessions, the more difficult and time-consuming the job will be when you finally get motivated to do the work. A dirty house can also feed on your lack of cleaning motivation.   As the house gets dirtier and the tasks mount, you may be less inclined to get started than you previously were. How can you motivate yourself to clean your house? Why Am I So Unmotivated to Clean?   There are several common causes for a lack of motivation. In some cases, people avoid or delay cleaning the house because they simp ..read more