Tag Archives: chores
The Absorber
After you take out the trash, nestle a few pieces of crumpled newspaper in the bottom of the new garbage bag. The paper will help absorb liquid and neutralizer the smell of food waste from dinners past. If the bins … Continue reading
Only Handle It Once
Teach OHIO—Only Handle It Once. Dirty plates skip the sink and go right into the dishwasher. Coats come off, bypass the living room chair, and go straight onto a hook or hanger. Boxes are emptied and go into recycling. A … Continue reading
Decluttering When You Have Kids
Q : I’ve decluttered so much already, but there’s always stuff everywhere, and there’s not much else I can get rid of. Should I organize better or get the kids to help? A: We have to recognize the difference between clutter and … Continue reading
Green Clean: Sponge Edition
Ditch your sponge for good. Your kitchen sponge is one of the dirtiest items in your house. The rule of thumb is to replace the germ sack once a week but do one better and switch to a silicone or machine-washable option. Cleaner and eco-friendly? We … Continue reading
Squeaky Clean
“Looking for a quick and easy way to clean your blinds? Use a damp microfiber cloth with Dawn dish soap and kitchen tongs. Just wrap the cloth around the end of the kitchen tongs, tie it with a rubber band … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 