When was the last time you washed a day’s worth of dishes by hand?
Most of us are so used to the convenience of having a dishwasher at home, we tend to take it for granted. Handwashing dishes is time-consuming, uses a lot of water, and is not the most pleasant household task. Compared with our grandmothers and their forebears, we are spoiled in terms of this household chore being taken out of our hands by modern technology.
There is a very wide array of beautiful home flooring options, yet carpet remains a firm favorite, especially for bedrooms and family living areas. It lends warmth and comfort to your home, and it requires less upkeep and maintenance than a lot of hard-surface flooring options. Yet when it comes to keeping it clean and looking its best, carpet does have its challenges – even more so if you have kids or pets!
Do you find cleaning your shower a chore? Of all tasks required when cleaning your bathroom, the shower seems to be the one which elicits the most consternation. From glass screens that simply won’t sparkle to mould to soap scum, cleaning your shower properly may be the bane of your life. But it doesn’t need to be!
Whichever part of the world you live in, with the arrival of spring comes the urge to fling open your doors and windows, let fresh airflow through your home, and give the place a good “spring clean”.
Spring cleaning is a thorough deep clean of your home. It may be both literal and metaphorical – in terms of simplifying and reinvigorating your home, your life, and your mind.
Your microwave may just be the most convenient appliance in your kitchen – but it doesn’t take much to make it grimy, messy, and smelly. Just one overflowing or spitting sauce or pungent food item can emit a strong odor and require a significant cleanup. From slightly burnt popcorn to a reheated Bolognese, just a few minutes in your microwave can translate to a smelly kitchen for hours.
It is entirely possible to declutter your home in 30 days or less. The benefits of getting rid of unwanted clutter in under a month are tremendous. You will find that you have more space, more time, and it’s easier to find things. But to get rid of clutter from your home in 30 days may feel like too much of a challenge. Is it possible to reduce the number of unnecessary items in such a short space of time?
Creating a minimalist environment in your home is not just about decluttering your rooms. A minimalist house should encompass features of simplicity, elegance, and attractive decor, and yet, still be functional. A homeowner who strives for minimalism should also avoid creating the appearance that the home in bare and uninviting.
“How do I declutter my garage?” This is a huge question asked frequently by home owners and renters alike.
Did you know that almost 50 percent of households have such cluttered garages that they are unable to park their cars inside – even when their garage is built for two cars! Even worse, most of the contents of a cluttered garage are unused and ultimately unwanted stuff that is stored and forgotten.
Do you desperately wish to declutter kids toys in your home? If you’re anything like me, a messy and cluttered house will do your head in, and not least of this is your children’s room or playroom. It’s even worse if you don’t have a dedicated playroom but simply a play area in your living room or their bedroom!
Keeping a home office free from clutter is one of the best ways to be productive if you work from home. Decluttering a home office creates a pleasant environment which makes it easier to work. Even if you are not running a business from home, a well-organized workspace helps keep important documents and files where they are easy to find.