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September 11, 2020
With the summer coming to an end, it means it’s back to school, which can be stressful at times, but even more so now with COVID-19. With that said, we wanted to share five tips for going back to school during the pandemic to help reduce feeling overwhelmed while keeping you and your family healthy. 1. Keep Your Hands Clean Keeping your hands clean seems like a simple yet obvious tip, but it’s even more important for you and your family to practice good hygiene during this pandemic. Washing with soap and warm water is the number one option for keeping your hands clean, but if that’s not an option, keeping a bottle of methanol-free hand sanitizer with you is the second-best option. 2. Get A Regular Sleep Schedule During this pandemic, sleep schedules have gotten off, especially for students, so it’s important to help your child get back into […]
September 4, 2020
Whether you’re moving out of state, or down the street, the to-do list can be stressful. Especially when it comes to the cleaning. But it doesn’t have to be that way. There are several things that you can do that can make the process as painless as possible. To help get some of that stress off your shoulders, we share our five tips for move-out cleaning. 1. Organize Your Packing When it comes to cleaning, everyone knows that it’s easier to get a deep clean when there are fewer items in the way. Try to designate one room to store all the boxes till the moving truck comes. That way, you can get a head start on cleaning the rest of the house, resulting in less work needed on the actual day of the move. 2. Remove Visible Dust and Cobwebs Once your rooms are empty, target the walls and […]
August 29, 2020
We’ve all had clutter around our home at one time or another, but did you know that it impacts your mental health negatively? Well, it’s true! One of the most common effects of clutter is feeling stressed. According to VeryWell Mind, they said the following: “A cluttered home, rather than a haven from stress, is a big stressor in itself and intensifies the frustration and exhaustion that an already-stressed person feels.” Not only does clutter make you feel more stressed, but in an article written by Psychology Today, they shared some facts as to why a mess can leave you feeling overwhelmed: “Clutter bombards our minds with excessive stimuli (visual, olfactory, tactile), causing our senses to work overtime on stimuli that aren’t necessary or important.” “Clutter makes it more difficult to relax, both physically and mentally. “Clutter creates feelings of guilt (“I should be more organized”) and embarrassment, especially when […]
August 21, 2020
Keeping your counters clean and organized is not always the easiest thing to accomplish consistently. It’s all too easy to just dump any and everything on those surfaces as you go about your day, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Today we’ll be sharing our tips and tricks to keep your countertops clean and organized. 1. Pre-Clean Your Counters When it comes to cleaning your counters, you might be wondering why a pre-clean is necessary, but you’ll be happy that you did. By doing a pre-clean without a cleaning agent, you’ll be able to get off any crumbs or initial residue, to help ensure that your cleaning agents work unimpeded and your counters stay sparkly clean. 2. Take Preventative Measures Countertops can add personality and sophistication to your home, so take preventative measures to keep them looking new. You can do this by not cutting food directly on […]