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I don't know what it is about the holidays but it's the one time of the year that dirty dishes seem to multiply. By the time I was done with my pre-holiday baking, I had enough dirty dishes to fill my dishwasher twice. And then after the holiday dinner, that was another three loads of dishes. It was a pretty messy situation. I'm not sure if I have my new dishwasher, the awesome FINISH® QUANTUM® packets I use to … [Read more...]
I don't know about you but I'm getting pretty excited about the upcoming winter holidays. Before we start the hustle and bustle of menu planning, grocery shopping for the big meals and family shuffling in and out, I'm on a mission to do some Fall cleaning. Even though I spend every day of my life doing general cleaning around the house, twice a year I like to get up close and personal with household scum. This … [Read more...]
Having two adults, three kids, a cat and a dog all in one small house makes for some pretty messy moments. We learned early on that carpet was not going to be our friend and it would never, ever stay clean. That's why we changed 80% of our flooring to laminate. However, we do still have some carpeted rooms like the the kids bedrooms. The worst is the room our daughters share because it's a light tan carpet and shows … [Read more...]
Last month I shared the Affresh Washer Cleaner tablets I use to clean my Whirlpool HE washer and today I wanted to update you on how well they've been working for me. We first started using these tablets the day our new washer arrived because it actually came with a sample pack of them. Then I noticed I started getting reminders from my washer to clean it every month. I'm talking about a literal reminder that beeps … [Read more...]
Before owning a front loading HE washing machine, I knew the perils of a stinky washer. After five years of washing clothes, the smell gradually got worse and worse and yet even worse. What I didn't know was that you're actually suppose to wash a washing machine! Seems like an oxymoron doesn't it? Why in the world would you need to wash something that has the sole job of washing things? Fact: All brands of washers … [Read more...]
Since first installing our new Whirlpool Duet Steam Washer & Dryer a few months ago, we've gone through some amazing laundry transformations. Not only were we able to speed up our laundry routine but this set has changed the way our laundry is cared for. Before, using our old top loader set, it could take up to 3 hours to wash and dry a single load of clothes. With the new Whirlpool Duet we can can get a load … [Read more...]
For a few years now I've slowly been working my way through a small list of do-it-yourself jobs; tasks that would probably be better accomplished by a professional. It all started two years ago when I took on the task of a small DIY Light Box for photography, then I took things a bit too far with my DIY kitchen faucet replacement (which I finally did finish) and now we went big, really big! My husband and I took on … [Read more...]
It's time once again for the season of Spring and that means weeks of cleaning ahead. While there are certain areas of the home we keep clean on a constant basis, I tend to save the less noticeable dirty chores for Spring, like wiping down the blinds and windows. To help me get started on some of my dirty jobs, Clorox sent our family the ToiletWand system. It's actually a product that is certainly not new to us, … [Read more...]
For months I've complained about laundry. I've complained about not being able to keep up with the piles of clothes, the inability to get more than a couple loads done per day and the excessive energy use of our inefficient dryer. Today, I have no complaints. What I do have is an amazing washer and dryer set that has completely changed the way I do laundry. Late last year, Sear's reached out to me to introduce … [Read more...]
Food and drink spills, dust and dirt are all minor nuisances that are part of my daily life, whether it be my toddler daughter letting her sippy cup of milk leak on the floor, the cat's leaving bits of fur or my son tracking in dirt on his sneakers. For these small messes, I typically grab a hand towel and a water bottle for a quick clean up which by the end of the day leaves my knees aching and a laundry basket full … [Read more...]
