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How to Clean a Messy House Fast
We all want to avoid the embarrassment of unexpected guest dropping by to discover pizza-encrusted couch cushions, a sink full of dirty dishes and laundry piled high that hasn’t been attended to yet. Of course, we forget that they have houses, too…and there are times when everyone gets behind on house cleaning due to sickness or other busy schedule of events during the week. Too avoid such an embarrassment, I at least try to keep our living room area void of junk and presentable as possible. My biggest problem seems to be the constant battle of dust since we have older windows and a gravel road to the south side…
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Six Cleaning Mistakes to Avoid – And Cleaning Tips to Make Your Job Easier
This week leads to a new phase in my life… This coming Saturday my youngest will turn 13 years old. I’ll officially have “all teens” at home. I’m excited! (And scared). My youngest has already been eating almost as much as his brothers for a couple of years now. So not much new there. Raising all boys, I’d say that cleaning is a never ending battle. But, such is the tale for all moms out there! 😉 I try to stay in “Maintenance Mode” — which means I like to clean as I go… instead of setting aside a whole entire day for cleaning. Yet, sometimes, this doesn’t always work…
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Seven Crazy Uses for Your Common Household Items
“The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.” ~ Proverbs 31:11 I’ve had a blast today creating graphics for this topic on repurposing household items. I hope you’ll feel free to share your own ideas in the comments section below, or share it on my Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/herChristianHome You might want to take another glance at some common items in your home – they may have a crazy or unusual use that you’ve maybe never thought of before! Don’t you love it when you save another dime or dollar? Your hubby loves it too when you’re thrifty. Here’s …
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How to Battle Mr. Mud — Tips to Clean Mud from Your Carpet
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Colossians 3:23 Messy mud! Yuck! After the snow melts (or after lots of rain) you can expect to battle Mr. Mud…….and all his little tracks that he leaves behind. IT’S SCARY!!! I have yet to find anything useful about mud in my house…except that maybe I get some extra exercise and an opportunity to burn off a few extra calories while cleaning it up. hee hee! So what’s the best way to clean mud from your carpet? I would think to wave a magic wand over the mess would be a PERFECT solution in my…
