Category Archives: Cleaning Tasks Over the years I have tried many different cleaning products. However, recently I have converted over to the simple vinegar and bicarb remedy. Together it is really effective, non toxic and low in price. I still however use surface wipes for the loo. Now all my cleaning supplies can fit into one bucket, making it easy…  From the archives Before these chilli nights end and start to warm up, we need to remove all the dust built up on the blades over the winter season. This is beneficial to prevent skin allergies and hay-fever, dust build up can also cause squeaky fan noises (how annoying are they through the night). How…  The words Spring Cleaning can be daunting. I don’t agree with the term ‘spring cleaning’ as I believe your house needs to have a really good clean at least 2 times a year, and if you have time seasonally is perfect. Understandable, looking after kids and working makes it hard to find the time. Over the next…  It’s spring, a brand new season to enjoy. Time to open windows, allow the fresh air to circulate through the house, dust off your outdoor furniture and clean the pool! The Organised Housewife Cleaning Checklist will help you with your spring cleaning tasks, allowing you to check off accomplishments once finished. However, over the next…  I have mentioned before about my allergies and not being able to use horrible smelling cleaners. I find as detailed below a very simple, non toxic way of cleaning my oven: To remove the baked on food at the bottom of your oven sprinkle with bicarb soda. Fill a spray bottle with vinegar, then spray…  I give my microwave a wipe over each week. My microwave manual it recommends not to use harsh chemicals or abrasives, so I usually fill my sink with warm soapy water and use this with my sponge to wipe down the microwave. HOW TO CLEAN MICROWAVE Half fill a glass jug, add 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Place in…  The mailbox In the lastest issue of the The Organised Housewife newsletter I set this weeks cleaning tasks to clean the front entrance and the mailbox. Birds sit on it and do their business, dust and dirt like to settle ontop, and ants like to start calling it home. Grab a sponge and bucket of…  clean under floor rugs Today I want you to get your vacuum cleaner out and clean under all your floor rugs. Vacuum the top of the rug Roll up the the rug and move it away from the area to clean. Folding will cause it to crease. Vacuum and mop the floor where the rug…  Wash the washing machine Have you ever washed your washing machine? Sounds funny but it too collects a lot of dust, dirt and grime, therefore needing a regular clean to ensure your clothes are always clean and smelling fresh. I clean my washing machine every 6 months. It usuallly get’s a build up of liquad soap in…  Here is the first task for CLEANING TASK TUESDAY. I will give you a cleaning task each week. I hope you do choose to follow along, as I will have tasks that you may not include in your regular cleaning routine. Have you ever thought to wash the line on which you hang your clothes? …  Today’s ‘odd job’ task is to wipe over your light switches, remove those ooey gooey marks from fingers. When was the last time you cleaned your light switches?? CLEAN LIGHT SWITCHES To be safe – turn off the power at the outside electricity box. Start at the front of the house making your way round…  I store all my kitchen knives in a wooden knife block on my bench, keeping it out of reach from little fingers and easy access for while I’m cooking. Another benefit of keeping them in the knife block will minimises the risk of cutting fingers if in drawer and should help them stay sharper longer…. |
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