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My cleaning routine generally revolves around what needs to be cleaned rather than setting a schedule for myself. But there is one cleaning task where I find a timetable to be helpful: mopping the floors. Since floor scuffs and marks can be easily overlooked, it's best to get into a habit of cleaning them before they get out of hand. High-traffic rooms like kitchens and bathrooms, I've found, Read more
In the classic musical Annie there's a great line imitating Miss Hannigan during the "Hard-Knock Life" number that I always think of when I'm mopping the house:"You'll stay up until this floor shines like the top of the Chrysler Building." The image of how that landmark sparkles in the skyline is actually a great motivator for me. But, sadly, the plot, which involves the hard labor of orphans, Read more
Yesterday we all celebrated Labor Day, which makes me think of doing some labor intensive housework. Then there is the other kind of labor, childbirth and the activities that lead to pregnancy. I decided to do a little compare and contrast quiz between these drastically different methods of getting domestic. I want to know which burns more calories getting down and dirty or mopping / vacuuming Read more
If this doesn't make mopping the floors look like a darn good time, then I don't know what will. The shades, the neck brace, the barking insanity— it's a far cry from Disneyland, but hey, there's always air guitar! And Momma Grinch here makes an entertaining drill sergeant, no? read more Read more
Weekends are when I get the majority of my house cleaning done. You know, the big jobs like mopping the floors. I like to send my husband to the park with the girls when I do this, not because I use a toxic cleaner that might hurt my loved ones (and my own) lungs. I just don't want them to muck up the floors I just mopped with vinegar. Well not straight up vinegar, I dilute it of course, about Read more
This week is the season finale of The Office, and Dwight puts on a family portrait studio for his co-workers, but it's really to prove that he's the father of Angela's baby. Andy comes in looking absolutely crazy, but we learn that our old friend David Wallace has decided to buy Dunder-Mifflin from Sabre and give Andy his old job back. Darryl makes his affection for Val very clear to everyone — Read more
Most of us are psyched for warmer weather, but allergy sufferers are cursing runny noses, congestion, red eyes, and itchy throats. You may not realize it, but here are the everyday things that can aggravate your symptoms. Exercising outside is a no-brainer when temps start going up, but not so for those allergic to pollen. If you can't bear to skip outdoor workouts, try to exercise early in the Read more
If you don't enjoy cleaning, tidying up your place may feel like a time-consuming and mind-numbing task. However, there are little tricks you can do to lessen your load and expend less effort toward cleaning yet still have a sparkling clean residence. Here are some ways to have a clean place without cleaning: Everything has its place: Remember that every item has its place in your home, and if Read more
Cleaning can become a time-consuming task if you leave it until the very last minute, but a little a day goes a long way, and soon you won't find yourself cringing about setting aside a few hours of your time on the weekend to put your apartment in order. I've seen a lot of checklists for people who live in houses, but not a lot for those who reside in apartments, so here's a quick schedule for Read more
Not sure how to get started on Spring cleaning? LearnVest shares the cleaning tasks you should tackle first. The phrase “Spring cleaning” evokes images of turning the house inside out, scouring every corner, and banishing every last particle of dust. But let’s be real: it’s hard to find the time for scouring, much less banishing. And your time is valuable. Keeping that in mind, we’ve Read more
