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Clutter: A Self-Diagnosis

To determine if you or a loved one are struggling with clutter and could use help from a professional organizer, consider using Prominski’s self-evaluation:

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Clean the Garbage Disposal

This is not a spring cleaning -specific task; it’s something you should do every week or two. Take a few minutes this month to make it part of your cleaning routine. With the machine off, scrub the opening with a … Continue reading

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Secrets to Faking a Clean House

Turn up the lights – Studies have shown that people perceive well-lit spaces as cleaner than dimly lit ones. One 2013 experiment found that people even believed litter looked cleaner in bright light. “It goes back to ancient times, when sunlight was … Continue reading

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Degrease Your Cabinets

Degrease your cabinets even if you’re not deep frying in your kitchen grease and oil wind up on your cabinets doors, making them look dull and not so pretty. Combine equal amounts of warm water and white vinegar in a … Continue reading

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Cleaning Linen

Are you cleaning the things around your house frequently enough? Test your knowledge below. And remember, these are generalities. If you live with pets, kids or other especially messy folks, you’ll probably want to intensify your cleaning game. Same goes … Continue reading

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