Tag Archives: chores
Get Rid of Those Pesky Coffee Stains
Do your coffee mugs have stubborn brown stains that just don’t want to come out? Try baking soda. Sprinkle some on the bottom of your stained cup, add just enough water to form a paste, and scrub. The gentle abrasion … Continue reading
Gutter Cleaning
This is a chore that may warrant doing in the spring, not just in the fall, especially if you have evergreens, which shed needles year-round, or trees such as oaks that take a long time to drop leaves in the … Continue reading
Keep A Roll of Trash Bags Stocked In the Bottom of the Can
It’s time to take out the trash and the last thing you want to do is rummage around for a new bag to replace it with. Or even worse — you forget and throw your trash directly into an unlined … Continue reading
Grossest spots in your home
Doorknobs, light switches and fridge handles are high-touch zones, meaning they’re a breeding ground for germs and nasties on par with the dreaded kitchen sponge. “We forget to clean these hard surfaces because they don’t really look dirty,” says Caroline Solomon, … Continue reading
Use Coffee Grounds to Deodorize Your Fridge
Is your fridge starting to smell not so great? After your make your morning pot of coffee, don’t throw those grounds away! Coffee contains nitrogen, which helps to neutralize odors, so leave them on a baking sheet to dry and place … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 