Dust Mite Killing Wood Cleaning Spray (DIY)
Dust mite allergies can trigger asthma, rashes, and other problems. This DIY wood spray kills dust mites and removes dust naturally.
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Cleaning and Organizing
Cleaning and organizing aren’t the most glamorous of tasks to take on. But, they are a part of life.
If you’ve ever wanted to channel your inner KonMari, then you will love reading the content in DIY Home & Garden’s Cleaning and Organizing section.
Our tips cover topics ranging from how-to guides (how to clean everything with baking soda) to hacks for folding your clothes to fit neatly into your suitcase.
Whether you want to organize your hallway coat closet, bathroom shelving, or your entire home, we suggest a holistic approach. So, while you have the shelves all cleared, give it a good scrubbing, then reorganize everything. You’ll feel accomplished.
Plus, we love sharing tips on carpet and floor care, removing odors, cleaning those unfortunate pet stains, and more.
Hate using chemical cleaning products? So do we! We use a natural approach to cleaning whenever it’s possible and effective. Not only do you save money by choosing natural alternatives, but you also save your health!
Natural products can reduce the chemicals that you use in your home when you are cleaning and organizing.
And, when you replace those nasty chemicals you reduce your risk of developing sinus irritation, skin rash, chemcical burns, asthma, allergies, and more.
Some of our favorite cleaning supplies are the following:
- white vinegar
- baking soda
- essential oils
- pumice stones
- and good ole’ fashioned elbow grease
So, the next time you are inspired to roll up your sleeves and clean something, stop by for inspiration. Our goal is always to make cleaning and organizing safer, easier, and healthier for you and your entire family.
Small Home? Try These 5 Storage Hacks
If you live in a small home or an apartment, finding storage space presents a unique challenge. Try these five hacks to stow your things.
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How You Can Have a Money-making Garage Sale
If you’re moving home or just want to free up crowded storage spaces, you’re inevitably going to have plenty of extra items to get rid of. If these are still in good condition, you could even make a profit. Organize a garage or yard sale to sell your unwanted items to help lighten the load
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5 Housecleaning Tips for Every Dog Owner
As a dog owner, you probably struggle with keeping the floors and furniture free of pawprints and fur. Here are 5 ways to minimize the mess.
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4 Upholstery Cleaning Mistakes to Avoid
Adorning your home with upholstered furniture is a guaranteed way of adding oodles of elegance to your home décor. But to ace the interior décor game, it is essential to keep your home’s upholstered furniture clean and pristine. But cleaning upholstery and furniture is easier said than done. Most people use DIY hacks that make
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5 Key Things To Work On For Spring
What will you work on for spring during these long winter months? As the year starts to wind down and another reveals itself, we all start to think a little more about what we want to achieve. There’s nothing like the start of a new year for you to be able to think about shaking
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Top 6 Tips for Sparkling Clean Windows
This summer gives you the perfect opportunity to open up the curtains, fold back the drapes, and enjoy the warm sunshine shining in from sparkling clean windows. Clean windows? Wait! This isn’t going to be about window washing, is it? I’m sorry, but yes, today, we’re considering the dreadfully tedious and boring task of window washing.
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5 Space-Saving Ideas For Small Homes
Do you need space-saving ideas for an apartment or small home? These 5 genius tricks can help you get the elbow room you need.
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Deep Clean Your Fridge with 4 Easy Tips
Deep cleaning the fridge is a task that most of us avoid. But you can make this essential task less unpleasant with these four tips.
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White Vinegar Can Tackle These 7 Cleaning Tasks
Want the ultimate natural spring cleaning experience? Don’t turn up your nose–take another sniff of common, household white vinegar. For a green eco-friendly product for all your cleaning tasks, you cannot get anything better than vinegar. Most kinds of vinegar are white, yellowish, shades of amber, red and almost black. For cleaning purposes, you will
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9 Smart Hacks to Organize a Closet Beautifully
Have you wondered how professional organizers have the knack to organize a closet so beautifully? Now, you can learn their trade secrets.
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Decluttering Made Easy: A step by step guide
A cluttered home or office got you down? Our decluttering tips can help to pave the way to a more organized you and increase your productivity.
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How to Cope with a Cluttered Home
Cluttered home? You’re not alone! Indeed,a need for storage space is a top reason to buy a new house. You can bust the clutter, keep the house.
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Organizing Hacks: Tackling Your Dresser Drawers
Are your dresser drawers overstuffed and messy? Here’s are actionable measures to take to clear the clutter once and for all!
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5 DIY Tricks for Cleaning Your House In Less Time
Hate the time you have to spend cleaning your house? You can have a crystal-clean home in less time with these 5 easy to follow tips.
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8 Genius Cleaning Hacks to Steal From Grandma!
Grandma always kept her house clean and fresh, right? You can recreate that freshness with these 8 useful cleaning hacks (so easy!).
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Bad Smell in the House? Follow Your Nose
Keeping the home clean, fresh and smelling nice is an ongoing process. Despite your best efforts, a bad smell or two will still crop up in the house from time to time. This can be a little stressful and embarrassing, and certainly isn’t what any of us want to be greeted with when we get
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5 Ways To Make Your Home A Bug Free Zone
Most of us don’t really mind bugs so long as they’re not treading on our territory. And some of us categorically can’t stand pests and are actually quite scared of them. It’s natural as any homeowner to want to protect your home from bugs infesting your property. But how do you do it? As autumn
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Home Office: Declutter and Cleanup (Once and for all!)
Is your home office your dream space or your worst nightmare? Those who work from home deserve the gift of organization. Learn 8 steps for a well-planned and organized home office.
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Who Lives in Such a Nice House?
Have you ever looked at a fabulous home and asked yourself, “Who lives in such a nice house?” Envy those lucky individuals no longer. Because with a little planning, the answer to that question could be, “You do!” It doesn’t matter if your house is rented or not, you should be doing your best to
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A Clean House and Pets (Overcoming the Challenges)
We all love pets, but when it comes to trying to keep a clean house, they can cause havoc. If you’re trying to contend with muddy paws, or you’re on a mission to keep your home as hair-free as possible, this guide will come in handy. Tackling pet hair One of the most frustrating challenges
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