Day 3 | Safely Dispose of Cooking Grease
I've heard that a plumber's rate triples on Holidays, and there's no surprise that clogged pipes occur most often during this time.
Fats, oils and grease seems harmless, but indeed it is not.
When in liquid form, it is being beckoned by the kitchen...
I've talked about home scent signatures before; this is essentially what you smell when you walk into someones home. When it comes to your own home you typically don't notice it. When you walk into someone else's home, you most certainly do. So with the holidays upon us, you can...
Wood burning fireplaces are lovely. They're so cozy on a wintery day or even during chilly fall and spring. I know in Toronto right now (where I live) while it's technically spring the weather calls for a good fire.
The downside to wood fires is that they are soooo messy....
Doing the 2020 gift guide has been such a welcome project this year for me. Without getting into the gory details, let’s just say that 2020 has not been my year, and I know for so many other people the same holds true. Previously, our gift guide focused on...
The holidays are upon us, and while festive parties and family dinners are still an unknown, one thing is for certain: dirt waits for no lockdown. Whether you're planning small celebrations or opening your door to a few choice family members (see ya never, annoying Aunt Edna), there are...
Every year, I like to share my holiday gift guide with you. Not only do I have great taste (biased, I know...), but I also have a knack for finding things which are beautiful, functional AND useful (and every now and then, even make cleaning a little easier -...
Oh no! It’s noon and you just found out your guests will be arriving early. With no time to spare, you must get to cleaning! So what do you do when you are strapped for time and want to make a good impression? Focus on these 5 areas and...
I know many of you are hosting parties, dinners, and overnight guests this holiday season, and there’s a ton of planning and preparation involved. Since this can be a rather overwhelming time, I thought I'd arm you with some killer plan-ahead cleaning tasks and strategies so that as party...
What a great party you’re having. Everyone seems to be having a great time…when suddenly—a spill! But before you get your reindeer panties in a bunch, prep yourself on these three common holiday stains and how to clean them.
The Basic Stain Treatment
First off, make your own stain pre-treater and keep it...
I know you'll love watching and using these tips as much as we loved putting them together.
Day 12:
Holiday Stain Removal!
What a great party you’re having. Everyone seems to be having a great time… when all of a sudden- A spill! So before you get your reindeer panties in a...
Day 2 | Eliminate Winter Boot Messes
I recall a brilliant family member who hosted our annual holiday party each year at her lovely home.
Because there were so many kids at the party and of course, the party always coincided with the first annual blast of winter, there were countless...
The holidays have come and gone, and yet, your holiday decor is still hanging around, like a New Year’s Eve dinner guest at 2am who can’t take a hint. (Please don’t be that house.) We’ve got all the tips, tricks and hacks you need for cleaning holiday decor in...
Day 5 | Shining Up Flatware, Dinnerware and Glassware for the Holidays
A huge part of the holiday experience is setting and dining at the festive table. No matter what you are celebrating, your table sets the stage and drums up excitement among your guests. Whether you are bringing out...
Happy Holidays, Clean My Space Nation!
This year I wanted to share with you some of my favourite gift ideas because you know, gift shopping isn't as easy as it is cracked up to be. Don’t worry; they all do not have to do with cleaning. They're unique, useful and certainly something...
Who doesn't love Halloween?! Nothing is better than getting free candy, am I right? As an adult I still love Halloween because now I get to hand out treats to all the little ones (and some not so little ones from time to time). But, along with all the...
Tidying vs. Cleaning
There is a difference you know. The divisible line is whether something is being cleaned (i.e. dirt removed, spiffed) or simply tidied (organized and straightened up). One should not be confused with the other.
We tidy up when friends come over, but we clean up when our mother...
