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theme thursday :: useful household tips for keeping a clean(er) home!

April 18, 2013 by mama lola

for today’s THEME THURSDAY i’ve pulled together some handy household resources. Sometimes the house cleaning just gets away from us and that’s okay. If it happens often it can be worth looking into someone like ServiceMaster of Lake Shore to help you deal with it. In the meantime I’ve come up with some tips and tricks that work well for all sorts of problems that may arise in your home, from pesky stains to frustrating houseflies to ridding odours. plus, all of these easy solutions are kid and pet friendly and won’t hurt your bank account! GOTTA LOVE THAT! remember that keeping your home clean is important to your families health so keeping on top of everything is impreitive. if you’re not able to find the time to clean with everything that’s happening in your life, there’s no shame in getting a House Cleaner Marietta. for now though, here is my list of stuff that can make your cleaning life easier:


i organized the list by rooms in your home.

KITCHEN:

  • here’s the ultimate cookwear cleaning guide, from the tipnut.

  • how to clean a dishwasher, from tidy mom.

  • how to get those pesky, crusty, burnt food stains off your glass top stove from so not betty.




BATHROOM:

  • how to descale your shower head from a real housewife.

  • how to unclog drains with baking soda from tipnut.




BEDROOM:

  • instructions on how to fold those darn fitted sheets from the one and only, martha stewart.

  • here’s a how to store sets of sheets from storage and glee.

  • how to make your own linen waters spray from craftstylish.

  • take a look at these vacuum reviews to make sure you have the best one for really getting all of that dirt out of the carpets.



LAUNDRY AND STAINS:

  • how to make your own oxy clean from creatively domestic.

  • how lemon can boost your wash cycle from yummly.

  • several fantastic uses for vinegar in your washing machine and laundry from ask anna.




OUTSIDE SPACES/ GARDEN/ BUGS:

  • try cinnamon in the sandbox to keep bugs out, from 366 days of pinterest.

  • how to rid those always annoying house flies from step by step guide to everything.

  • here’s a tip on how to repel ants in outdoor spaces like patios, from martha stewart. Alternatively, you could just call Terminix maryland, or wherever you’re based, pest control.




SMELLS & STINKS & SPILLS:

  • getting the musty smell out of second hand thrift items from the art of doing stuff

  • how to clean up nail polish spills from baby centre.

  • a natural air freshner using lemons and water from yummly.



let me know if you have any tips or tricks i can add to this list.
i’m also working on an organizational post!


xo, mama lola
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Comments

  1. Maria Lipkin says

    April 19, 2013 at 8:51 am

    wow. Thank you for sharing this!
    I’m stopping by and following along via the linkin’ with my ladies hop. 😉
    Maria
    http://www.thislifesbeautifulmoments.com

    • i am mama lola says

      April 26, 2013 at 5:33 pm

      thanks for stopping by and following!

  2. Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken Chick says

    April 22, 2013 at 12:33 am

    Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week; I hope you’ll join us again!

    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino

    The Chicken Chick

    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

    • i am mama lola says

      April 26, 2013 at 5:33 pm

      thanks for hosting, kathy!

  3. Jen @ Cuddles and Chaos says

    April 22, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    Great tips! Love these!

    • i am mama lola says

      April 26, 2013 at 5:34 pm

      thanks, jen!

  4. Hi, Im Kelly! says

    April 24, 2013 at 1:51 pm

    great tips forsure!

    • i am mama lola says

      April 26, 2013 at 5:34 pm

      aw, thanks kelly!

  5. Heather May says

    April 25, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    I make all of my own cleaning supplies so love to have another place for new ideas! I am hosting a hop today at my site http://www.frugalfitfamily.com and would love for you to swing by and share! FOLLOWING NOW!

    • i am mama lola says

      April 26, 2013 at 5:34 pm

      thanks for following! off to check out your hop now!

  6. Leah S says

    April 27, 2013 at 12:59 am

    Thanks for sharing on Frugal Fit Family Friday Linky Party. I am trying to switch to all natural cleaners so this is going to be helpful! I pinned it and I already follow you on Facebook and I am pretty sure Bloglovin! Love your stuff! http://www.leahinspired.com

    • i am mama lola says

      April 30, 2013 at 12:20 am

      thanks for following, leah! pretty sure i’m following back! have an awesome day!

  7. Robin Welch says

    April 27, 2013 at 1:21 am

    Thanks for all of the work you did putting this list together!

    Hugs, Smiles & Blessings,

    Robin
    Fluster Buster
    Creativity Inspired by Frustration

    • i am mama lola says

      April 30, 2013 at 12:20 am

      thanks for stopping by!

  8. J Ciriello says

    April 30, 2013 at 10:34 pm

    love all your home making / cleaning advice
    just started following you on bloglovin
    found you through the PIN IT Party link up
    woudl love a follow back 🙂
    http://www.not-going-out-like-that.com

    • i am mama lola says

      June 7, 2013 at 1:09 pm

      thanks for following and dropping by! will check out your stuff and follow!

  9. KT @ OneOrganicMama says

    May 1, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    What a great list!! Thanks for linking up at One Organic Mama! Hope to see you back on Thursday morning <3

    • i am mama lola says

      June 7, 2013 at 1:10 pm

      thanks for hosting!

  10. ellie pcreativegeekery says

    May 2, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    Hey girl! Thanks so much for linking up at THE Pin It Party today! In case you haven’t heard, this post was PINNED to THE Pin It Party’s Best of the Best pinterest board: http://pinterest.com/creativegeekery/the-pin-it-party-the-best-of-the-best/

    Hope you will come back again next week and link up again! http://bit.ly/15bMC19 We are LOVING your stuff!

    XO, ellie @ creative geekery

    • i am mama lola says

      June 7, 2013 at 1:10 pm

      thanks ellie! feeling the LUV!

  11. Jean Poylini says

    May 6, 2013 at 5:02 pm

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  12. Pol Treviss says

    July 2, 2013 at 7:12 pm

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  13. Cheri Lucas says

    August 22, 2013 at 5:25 am

    As a housewife these tips supporting me a lot to make a nice environment in house.



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