Cleaning

How to clean your oven (without chemicals)

Funny story – way back before we had kids, my husband and I decided to cook a turkey for Thanksgiving. Somehow, instead of using the regular bake setting, someone pressed the “Clean” button. If you’ve ever cleaned your oven, you know that once that button is pressed and the oven heats up, the door

Simple All Purpose Cleaner (just 2-3 ingredients and .30 per quart!)

Sarah Mueller

Have you ever walked by the cleaner aisle in a grocery store and caught a whiff of all that fragrance? Even just a hint of scent from these aisles gives me a headache! Not everyone is as sensitive as this. My husband doesn’t have the same reaction. But we still choose to avoid bringing

Drowning in housework? Here’s what to do (but you might not like the answer)

Sarah Mueller

This past week, I’ve gotten emails from several people asking what to do about mountains of housework. The laundry is piling up, the dishes beckon from the sink and crumbs taunt from the floor. How does a busy wife and mom cut through the mess without being a full-time maid? If this is you,

House cleaning triage: where do you start?

Sarah Mueller

Do you ever look around at your messy home and wonder where to start cleaning up? As much as we try to keep things tidy, it’s just not practical in a busy home. And that doesn’t bother me (too much). But still, we’ve got to clean up and a messy home makes me crabby.

How to clean smelly shoes

Sarah Mueller

What is it with boys and shoes? My son’s soccer cleats start to stink after just a few wearings. He plays soooo hard! How to clean smelly shoes: (DIY shoe freshener) Luckily, it’s easy to get the smell out of smelly shoes. All you need are 2 ingredients: 1 tablespoon baking soda 2-4 drops Purification essential

5 natural homemade cleaning recipes

Sarah Mueller

Do you want to avoid chemicals in your home and save money on cleaning products? These natural homemade cleaning recipes are simple to make and cost just pennies per batch. 1. Simple all purpose cleaner Use on: kitchen counters, bathroom counters, other surfaces. Cost: approximately $0.25-.30 per quart 2. Homemade glass and window cleaner

Q&A: How can I make laundry easier with 4 young kids?

Sarah Mueller

I get a lot of questions about creating a laundry system and keeping laundry under control. I just received this question and I thought you might be able to relate. Thanks, Rachel, for letting me post your question. Question I have a 7 yr old girl, 5 yr old girl, 6 yr old boy

Easy Homemade Glass Cleaner (frugal and non-toxic)

Sarah Mueller

Homemade glass cleaner is just about the easiest cleaner to make. You probably already have all the ingredients you need. No measuring is required. This is one DIY cleaning product that everyone can make. Homemade Glass Cleaner In a spray bottle, mix equal parts rubbing alcohol and water. You can just eyeball it –

8 Households Chores that are Often Forgotten

Sarah Mueller

It’s easy to see when the dishes need washing or it’s time to do laundry. However other household chores also need to be done regularly that aren’t always so obvious. Over at Sarah Titus, I’m sharing a list of 8 household chores you probably forgot to do. Have you done any of these lately?

Best Homemade Laundry Detergent

Sarah Mueller

I’ve made a lot of homemade household cleaners for years, but it’s only recently that I started making my own homemade laundry detergent. I had seen lots of recipes for liquid homemade laundry detergent, but I didn’t want to mess with a 5 gallon bucket and cooking soap and such. (Affiliate links are present.) UPDATE:

Welcome. I’m Sarah!

I’m the creator of Decluttering School (formerly known as Early Bird Mom), lover of organized spaces, encourager to women and mom to four boys. Click here to read more!

Cleaning

How to clean your oven (without chemicals)

Simple All Purpose Cleaner (just 2-3 ingredients and .30 per quart!)

Drowning in housework? Here’s what to do (but you might not like the answer)

House cleaning triage: where do you start?

How to clean smelly shoes

5 natural homemade cleaning recipes

Q&A: How can I make laundry easier with 4 young kids?

Easy Homemade Glass Cleaner (frugal and non-toxic)

8 Households Chores that are Often Forgotten

Best Homemade Laundry Detergent

Welcome. I’m Sarah!

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