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5 Best Tips to Get Rid of Dust Bunnies

Have you ever been sitting in your living room, enjoying a good book when something catches your eye? You look up just in time to see a dust bunny blow across your hardwood floors like a tumbleweed in the desert.

But what are dust bunnies? Dust bunnies are a collection of dust, held together by static energy. As the dust bunnies grow, they collect hair, dead bugs, and mold spores.

Ick, right?

Dust bunnies don’t have to be an issue. There are many things you can do to keep dust to a minimum. Here are some of the best tips we’ve found to combat dust bunnies.

5 Best Tips to Get Rid of Dust Bunnies in Your Home

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How to Clean a Glass Stove Top with Ingredients From Your Cupboard

You may think that a glass stove top will be so much easier to clean, but then you burn something on it. Once something is burnt onto a glass stove top, it can seem impossible to get it off. Then there are the fingerprints that show on a dark stove top… and don’t even get me started on streaks! It’s enough to frustrate anyone. Thankfully, it’s really not that hard to make it sparkle again once you know the secrets. Let’s take a closer look at how to clean a glass stove top with ingredients from your cupboard.

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If you’re a fan of using common household ingredients to clean, check out our peroxide cleaning tips.

Best Ways to Clean Window Tracks

Let’s face it. No one likes to clean windows. People even joke about how they’ll do everything, except the windows. What makes cleaning windows so unenjoyable that people put it off for well longer than they care to admit? Cleaning the glass isn’t that hard. It’s time-consuming, sure, but not difficult. The real pain is the window tracks. They get covered in filth (mildew, dirt, debris) and you have no idea how to make them easier to clean. Let’s look at the best ways to clean window tracks (relatively painlessly).

7 Tips to Make a Stinky Fridge Smell Better

A stinky fridge is never a good thing. The reason may be smelly foods, such as chopped onions, or it may be the result of a fridge setting unplugged for any length of time. Regardless, you can make your fridge smell better. Let’s look at some tips to make a stinky fridge smell better.

7 Tips to Make a Stinky Fridge Smell Better

5 Simple Tips to Get Rid of Mold in the Shower

Mold in the shower can complete kill any relaxing vibes you get from taking a hot shower. If you feel as if you’re constantly trying to remove mold in the shower, the problem may be the products you’re using. Did you know that some cleaners only remove surface mold? Mold can hide deep in porous surfaces and keep coming back. Let’s take a closer look at some tricks to get rid of mold in the shower.

5 Tips to Get Rid of Mold in the Shower and Keep It Away for Good

7 Clever Ways to Clean with Peroxide

Chances are you have peroxide in your medicine cabinet. But do you have peroxide with your cleaning supplies? Believe it or not, peroxide can be used throughout your home to clean everything from laundry to cutting boards. Let’s look at some ways to clean with peroxide.

7 Clever Ways to Clean with Peroxide - you have it in your medicine cabinet... put it to use every day!

6 Natural Ways to Get Rid of Bad House Smells

Don’t you hate it when you walk into your home and it doesn’t smell fresh? It may smell musky or it may smell like your furry companion. While you can spray any number of air fresheners, it doesn’t do you much good. You’re simply masking the odors. Not to mention that these products can often have questionable chemicals in them. Instead, let’s look at some natural ways to get rid of unwanted house smells.

Pet odors? Musty smell in the home? Use these 6 tips to get rid of bad house smells naturally.

How to Clean with Lemons for a Naturally Clean House

Did you know that the juices of a lemon can be excellent for cleaning? Whether you’re cleaning a cutting board or your garbage disposal, you’ll love having a bag of lemons on hand. It’s a great way to clean and sanitize without using harsh chemicals… a definite win if you’re trying to use more green or natural cleaners in your home. Let’s take a closer look at how to clean with lemons.

How to Clean with Lemons - Natural Cleaning Tips

How to Clean Your Instant Pot

You’ve heard so many people sing the praises of the Instant Pot. However, you may be holding off on buying one because you’re not sure how they work, you’re afraid of pressure cookers, or you just don’t want another kitchen appliance to clean or store. I get it. There’s no doubt that it looks quite intimidating.

However, learning how to clean your Instant Pot is quite easy, and I think you’ll like the appliance so much that storing it won’t be a problem… you’ll be using it all the time!

How to Clean Your Instant Pot - Everything You Need to Know

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How to Make Your House Smell Good Naturally This Winter

Winter makes it hard to open your windows and air things out. This means your home may not smell as fresh as you would like. Instead of reaching for air fresheners or lighting candles, why not do something natural? Let’s look at how to make your house smell good naturally this winter.

How to Make Your Home Smell Good Naturally - Winter Edition

6 Messy Car Cleanup Tips for Busy Moms

Do you spend a lot of time in your car driving your kids to school and practice? Then chances are your car is a warzone. It’s okay. Many parents are driving cars that are cluttered with everything from toys to empty water bottles. If you’re tired of driving around in a messy car, try some of these tips for a clutter-free driving experience.

If your car looks you've been living in it, use these messy car cleanup tips to get it ship-shape in no time.

How to Clean a Wooden Cutting Board

If you love to cook, a large wooden cutting board is a must. It’s great to have one right next to the stove so that you can chop and then drop your vegetables into your pans. Unfortunately, some people stay away from wooden cutting boards because they aren’t sure how to clean them. Thankfully, this process is easier than you might have thought. Let’s take a closer look at how to clean a wooden cutting board.

How to Clean a Wooden Cutting Board to Make it Last for Years

Under Bathroom Sink Storage and Organization Tips

How to Clean Kitchen Cabinets Like a Pro

It’s nice to give your kitchen a thorough cleaning. While you may think about the floors and countertops, what about the kitchen cabinets? The outside of cabinets can get really grimy. How do you get rid of that stuck on nastiness? Believe it or not, it’s easier to clean your cabinets than you might think. Once you get started and get some momentum, this dreaded chore won’t take that long at all. Best of all, you don’t have to use any harsh chemicals. Let’s take a closer look at how to clean kitchen cabinets.

How to Clean Kitchen Cabinets to Get Rid of Grime and Clutter

Homemade Soft Scrub Cleaner with Essential Oils

A soft scrub comes in handy when tackling tough cleaning jobs like stains and grime in the bathroom and kitchen. Unfortunately, the kind you buy in the store often contains chemicals that can irritate sensitive skin. Make your own homemade soft scrub cleaner with natural ingredients for a clean, fresh-smelling home without worrying about skin irritations and chemical scents.

Easy Homemade Soft Scrub Recipe

Homemade Laundry Detergent Powder – Only 3 Ingredients

Looking for a homemade laundry detergent powder that’s easy and effective? You’ve found it! With only three ingredients, you can make a big batch of this DIY detergent in no time flat. It’s great for sensitive skin, too!

3 Ingredient Homemade Laundry Detergent Powder

Homemade Air Freshener Spray with Essential Oils

Laundry Guide + Bathroom Cleaning Checklist for Teens

9 Ways to Use a Squeegee to Clean

You’ll be surprised at all the things you can do with a squeegee. Clean your windows? Sure, but it’s good for so much more. From carpets and upholstery to putting up wallpaper, you need a couple of squeegees around the house to help you deep clean everything.

9 Ways to Clean with a Squeegee

5 Tips for Dealing With Pet Hair

We have pets… Three of them, to be exact. Two cats and one enormous dog. And I’ve gotta be honest, pet hair can be a real problem if you let it get out of control. Here are five tips for dealing with pet hair that we’ve used to battle the constant shedding in our home.

3 Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Car

As the weather gets warmer, you might look up from your wintery daze and realize everything is a mess. That’s why spring cleaning was invented, right? But spring cleaning doesn’t just have to apply to your home. Your car is an extension of your home and deserves a spring clean of its own. Here are a few spring cleaning tips to get your car ready for spring and summer.

5 Essential Productivity Apps for Work at Home Moms

As work at home moms, we have many hats to wear. Heck, moms of any type (stay-at-home, work-at-home or work-out-of-the-home) do. But working at home has its particular challenges, especially when it comes to staying on task and being productive while at the same time being attentive to your children.

Personally, I struggle sometimes. On some days, I just want to snuggle and play with my kid, while on other days I’m in “the zone” working. Neither of those is sustainable. Here are five apps—my essential apps—that help me strike a balance between my work/mom roles.

Are you a terrible gift-giver? Here are 5 tips to help you get organized so you can send more thoughtful birthday gifts, graduation gifts and presents for other special occasions.

5 Tips to Get Organized for Birthdays, Graduations and Special Occasions

We’ve all been there. That birthday seems so far away–until it isn’t. Your nephew’s graduation is months away–but the days creep up on you. There you are, stuck, shopping for or making a gift at the last minute. And honestly? Most people can tell when you put zero thought and effort into a gift, because you’ll end up giving them something completely off the mark.

If you don’t want to be known as the Terrible Gift Giver in your circle, here are some tips for getting organized for all those special occasions that crop up.

How to Keep Your Bathroom Clean in 5 Minutes a Day

Cleaning the bathroom is the worst, isn’t it? I used to think so, because I waited until it had to be cleaned. I had to scour and scrub to remove soap scum from the showers. The sink and faucets were spotted with soap marks, and the mirror was dotted with toothpaste splatters. The toilet collected dust around the bottom… ick! Bottom line, I created a lot more work for myself than was necessary because I didn’t approach it from a daily perspective. Learn from my mistakes! Here’s how to keep your bathroom clean in 5 minutes a day or less.