Monthly Archives:: May 2011

5 Tips for Natural Spring Cleaning

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Now that the weather has warmed up, it is officially time to start cleaning the house. It may be well into spring, but there is no better time than now. But before you get started, this year stock your cleaning supplies with natural products, rather than all the chemicals!

The chemicals can be bad for the planet and your health. It’s cheaper, and just as effective, to engage in green cleaning by using natural cleaning solutions that you can make right at home!

Here are 5 tips for doing natural spring cleaning:

  1. Sinks. Get a shiny and super clean sink by sprinkling it with baking soda. Then, sprinkle lemon juice on top. Let it foam up. Then take your scrub brush to it and rinse.
  2. Windows. Get a spray bottle, fill it with water and add a tablespoon of vinegar. Then, use your newspapers to wash the windows, rather than paper towels. It reuses the newspaper and will prevent streaks.
  3. Ovens. If you spill something you are baking, simply pour salt on it. Once the oven is cooled down, just wipe it right off.
  4. Carpet. For carpet stains, just pour club soda on it, then blot it all off

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5 Tips for Cleaning Out the Garage

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It’s that time once again in Ottawa when people begin to open their windows, think about getting the yard in shape and cleaning out the house and garage. You can have an organized and clean garage, and there are some things you can do to make cleaning and organizing it easier!

Here are five tips for simplifying your garage cleanup:

  1. Make time. If you have a lot of junk in your garage or you just need a spring cleaning, set aside the time. Either get it on your to-do calendar or hire an expert to do it for you.
  2. Categorize. To start cleaning out the garage create categories, such as what you will keep, what will be stored and what to get rid of. Some things you will want to store away (such as holiday decorations & other seasonal items), while others may be ready to donate to a local charity or for a garage sale.
  3. Think shelves. Without a good supply of shelves in your garage you will have a difficult time trying to keep it organized. Invest in some shelving units that you can arrange in the garage in a neat fashion.
  4. Find a place. Everything that you

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