Tag Archives: cleaning
Reverse Advent Calendar
Rather than receiving gifts, create a “Reverse Advent Calendar.” Each day, place an item from your pantry into a box. On Christmas Eve, donate the box to a local food bank, spreading joy to those in need. You could also … Continue reading
Organizing Your Clothes
Sometimes a small and a large closet have the same problem—how do you find everything when it’s all hung together? Bright says to start with a system. “Hang clothing by category first—sleeveless, short sleeve, long sleeve, sweaters, jackets,” “Then within … Continue reading
Tear up some Rags
Tear up some rags: If something is in such disrepair that it can’t be donated — like, say, sheets — tear them apart for reusable dust rags. It’ll save you lots of money on buying rags or using rolls and … Continue reading
A Ride Home
After my father died, I flew to New York to spend a week getting his home in order. Each day, I filled boxes with his books, my heart emptying with each shelf. Each night, I cried myself to sleep in … Continue reading
Surprising Cleaning Hacks: Bread
Bread…Because it’s so spongy and absorbent, bread is a great way to sop up spills before they seep too deeply into a tablecloth. “It’s great for dabbing up oil, sauces, wine and really most liquids,” Koch writes in an email. … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 