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How To Get Rid of Fruit Flies – Easy Fruit Fly Traps That Work

how to get rid of fruit flies

Imagine with me for a moment - It's a beautiful summer afternoon, and you walk into the kitchen for a quick healthy snack. You reach for that delicious, ripe piece of fruit, and then it happens...a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Household, Pests

How to Clean the Microwave: 9 Easy Natural Methods

How to Clean a Microwave

All over the internet, you will find people touting the best and most effective methods for how to clean the microwave. They share tons of great tips and hacks, some just unique variations of the same … [Read more...]

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How to Clean a Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink

How To Clean Stainless Steel 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 … [Read more...]

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How To Get Mildew Smell Out of Towels: 5 Simple Methods I Tested for You

The last thing you want to do is put a nasty smelling towel on your body after you have spent 10-20 glorious, uninterrupted minutes cleaning it. It just ruins everything. At least it does for … [Read more...]

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How To Strip Laundry: Deep Clean Your Towels and Sheets

I recently started noticing problems with my laundry not getting as clean as I would prefer. My towels had a mildew smell, my bedsheets wouldn’t smell fresh even after washing, my kids’ play clothes … [Read more...]

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How to Wash Electric Blankets Without Ruining Them

How to Wash an Electric Blanket

Can You Wash an Electric Blanket? Yes, you can safely wash electric blankets. Depending on the manufacturer, you can wash your electric blanket either by hand washing or in a washing machine. Do … [Read more...]

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How to Clean Leather Shoes: Keep Your Shoes Looking New

Leather is sleek, classy, and sexy, and let's be honest is just wonderful to wear. The problem with wearing them more often is those classic looking boots or shoes can get dirty and get scuffs and or … [Read more...]

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How To Clean Suede Shoes at Home Fast and Easily

How to clean suede boots

Keeping suede shoes clean seems to be a common struggle for those who have chosen suede footwear. I just recently got the absolute cutest pair of Minnetonka suede and fur boots, and I’ve been … [Read more...]

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Hi there! We are Chris and Christina, a husband and wife just raising our two boys and enjoying life. As a house full of creative minds, we don’t always have the “mess” under control. Being slobs comes naturally to us, but we’ve worked hard over the years to find ways to keep our home clean and tidy. We are here to share our journey and how we are “Taming the Mess” as a family. We started this blog in hopes of reaching people that have the same struggles and becoming a resource to others who are also attempting to tame their mess. (Read More…)

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