Despite our best efforts, and “I’ll do that next week” promises, cleaning our coffee maker just didn’t get done. Now, don’t get me wrong; we made sure to clean the coffee pot daily. However, the coffee maker reservoir and machine was another story. It was one of those “I’ll do it soon” type things and was often neglected. That was until I read a particularly disturbing household germ study stating that the coffee machine reservoir is one of the dirtiest things in the house. The coffee maker is a … Keep Reading...
Natural Cleaning
How to Make Laundry Smell Good Naturally
Recently, I’ve been on a mission to find and use more natural products in my home. My hope is to decrease our use of chemicals over time and find products that are safe for our family. We have members with very sensitive skin, severe allergies, and … [Keep Reading...]
Household
How to Clean a Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink
The kitchen sink is disgusting. It’s a fact. There are studies to prove it. Gross, right?! But what is the best way to keep our kitchen sink clean and sanitary? I don’t know if there’s a best way to clean a stainless steel sink, but I’ll share how I … [Read More...]
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How to Clean a Coffee Maker – It’s Dirtier Than You Think!
Despite our best efforts, and “I’ll do that next week” promises, cleaning our coffee maker just didn’t get done. Now, don’t get me wrong; we made sure to clean the coffee pot daily. However, the … [Read More...]
How to Descale a Coffee Maker
Hard water is a real struggle when it comes to appliances. At least it’s a struggle in my house. We have extremely hard water here, and it affects all sorts of things, from laundry to our appliances. … [Read More...]
How to Clean an Electric Kettle
We have many modern conveniences, especially when it comes to kitchen gadgets and appliances. They either shorten the time to get the job done or set it and forget it. The electric kettle definitely … [Read More...]
How to Remove Coffee and Tea Stains from Cups
As I was unloading my dishwasher this morning, I noticed that my mugs were pretty badly tea stained. This is probably due to my annual winter daily tea-drinking habit. I love the comfort of hot tea on … [Read More...]
How To Wash Wool Blankets at Home
Can Wool Blankets be Washed and Dried? Yes, you can safely wash wool blankets at home. It takes care and proper handling of the blanket during the washing process. Depending on the care label … [Read More...]