Not only are all these tools display worthy, porcelain enamel is made from glass and steel, making it durable and food safe. Its non-porous, smooth surface is easy to clean and extremely hygienic. What's not to like? More
Sippy Cup Cleaning Set
• $4.99
• OXO
I ordered this set because I needed a straw cleaner for my son's cup and figured it couldn't hurt to have a sippy cleaning arsenal. Now I have the equivalent of a Swiss Army knife for sippies. Available in 4 colors.
We all tout the importance of keeping our kitchens and baths super clean, and free of toxins and harsh chemicals. But what about the place we spend a third of our day: the bedroom? To get a restful night's sleep, and keep allergies at bay, it's important to keep your bedroom free of irritants, dust and debris. Here's our ultimate guide to cleaning your bedroom, the green way. More
Thinking of doing a major clean out this spring? I sure am. Pantry, closets, my 3 yr. old's bedroom...it's going to be quite a scene. In preparation for this weekend's bedroom clean out, I found a nice list of 12 eco-friendly cleaning tools and supplies that are readily available.
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Considering the hours I put behind the keyboard, I like to clean my wireless keyboard 1-2x every week, usually with a slightly dampened cloth, followed by a little hand sanitizer* to wipe away both the oils and eliminate any germs calling the keys home. It's an easy habit to keep, but also causes a moment when my computer goes a little bonkers as I press all the keys while wiping... More
It's not often we talk about the beautiful and stylish good looks of toilet plungers. Even if they don't have the most glamorous job, they're still essential in most bathrooms and are sitting in plain sight. Check out these beautiful new creations from the WC line by Josh Owen. More
For the last 18 months I have been using a mop and bucket to clean my floors, which are rather expansive. The slick walk back and forth to the sink just doesn't cut it. As I've gone along, I've realized the key isn't in what mop you use, it's all about the bucket! More
Normally you'll find buckets of pet-friendly ice melt inside my front door. Midwest Winters are brutal and I grew up with ice storms that shut down the city for days on end. Like a Boy Scout, I've always been prepared, but this year was different. This year, all we've had on hand is Kosher salt. More
BuzzBrush by Beyond Design
• $4.95
• Fab
Does the space between your keys on your keyboard look like your little brother's mouth after eating corn on the cob? Does your smartphone screen have more smudges than the sneeze guard at Hometown Buffet? Why not start the year on a clean and tidy foot: the BuzzBrush was designed to keep all your tech clean with a debris brush on one end and a microfiber cleaning pad on the flip. At just under $5 you can gift one to yourself or make a subtle hint to someone you know that it may be time to uncover the characters hidden under the food grease and cookie crumbs.
About a month ago, I noticed the occasional moth aflutter in my walk-in closet. This annoyed me, and I would do my best to find it and kill it! One day, I discovered a favorite sweater attacked vociferously by a peer of said moth. I bought a pile of little cedar blocks and distributed them throughout my closet.







