Cleaning And Organizing

Decorating Diva: Top tips for easy spring cleaning

Jessica Padykula — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0700

Welcome to Decorating Diva, where every week we share fresh, fun ways to update your home and spice up your living space! 'Tis the season for serious cleaning. Get ready to buff, scrub and polish with our tips and products that will make the whole process much easier. We swear!

Spring cleaning: Kitchen edition

Sherri Kuhn — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Spring is the perfect time to really dig in and clean your kitchen from top to bottom. If you plan ahead, you can get most of these tasks done on the same day. Gather your supplies ahead of time, cue up your favorite tunes and let the cleaning begin!

How to be a tidy cook

Sarah Brooks — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:00:00 -0800

Cooking and cleaning go hand in hand. Instead of cooking first and cleaning up second, try cleaning as you go and see the difference it can make in your meal, your attitude and your kitchen.

Cut down on clean up! Tips for cleaning up as you go!

Jana Randall — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:26:00 -0800

You're a busy lady with lots of things on your to-do list. Here are some quick tips to cut down on your cleaning routine and save time for things that really matter... like cake!

The best floor cleaners

SheKnows Editors — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 12:30:00 -0700

Cleaning up dirty, messy floors can be a challenge. Whether on wood or tile, these five products will make cleanup so easy you'll think it was magic.

How to make sock-puppet dust buddies

Heather Barnett — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 03:29:00 -0700

It's not easy to get kids invested in keeping the house clean. Get them started early with an easy task like dusting by introducing them to these fun dust-eating sock puppets.

Alternatives to throwing away old items

Karen Miner — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Spring cleaning season is in full swing, and you’re bound to have piles of household items that you no longer need or want. How will you get rid of all that clutter?

How to make your own natural cleaning products

Lianne Miller — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:34:00 -0700

Clean is important, but so is your health and the health of your family. Try these all-natural cleaning solution recipes to get your home clean while avoiding harsh chemicals.

Design tips to make learning fun for your kids

Michele Borboa, MS — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:30:00 -0700

Enhance your children’s learning by providing them with an environment that makes learning fun. We spoke with Cortney Novogratz of HGTV’s Home by Novogratz about how parents can make their children’s bedrooms more conducive to learning and the kid-friendly decorating and design strategies she used at Winegard Elementary School in Orlando, Florida. Winegard was the grand-prize winner of Bounty’s We Love Our School sweepstakes and received a school makeover designed by Cortney and her husband Robert Novogratz.

5 Tips to get rid of kitchen odors

Kori Ellis — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:13:00 -0700

Everyone loves the aroma of freshly baked pie or cookies coming from the kitchen, but we can do without those other kitchen odors. To get rid of musty, sour, greasy and generally nasty odors and keep your kitchen smelling fresh, follow these simple tips.

Spring cleaning made simple

Jessica Padykula — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 07:06:00 -0700

Spring cleaning is your chance to really make your home sparkle. Everyday cleaning is more about maintenance and ensuring things look good on the surface, rather than going beyond the basics to eliminate the hidden dust, dirt and debris that accumulates over a long winter. Tackling a top-to-bottom cleaning may sound daunting, but the results are well worth the effort. Follow our simple spring cleaning guide for a home even Martha Stewart would approve of.

Spring Cleaning Checklists

Melissa Dunlap — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:29:00 -0700

Spring cleaning is a breeze with our room-by-room checklists. Stay organized and work more efficiently with these free printable spring cleaning checklists. No need to dread the chore of spring cleaning -- we'll help you get the job done in no time!

Organizing tips from celebrity organizer Justin Klosky

Michele Borboa, MS — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:30:00 -0700

When busy celebrities need help organizing their life, they turn to a high-energy organizing professional who can streamline the organization process and help them maintain order. Justin Klosky, organization guru and founder of O.C.D Experience, boasts a growing list of upscale clients, including celebs such as Brooke Langton, Topher Grace and Bryce Dallas Howard. But you don’t have to be a star to have Klosky’s organization tips change your life. Here, he shares his organizing philosophy and top organizing tips.

Putting the simple back in simplifying: Realistic ways to streamline your day

Kim Grundy — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:34:00 -0800

Trying to fit too much into your day can leave you feeling cranky, tired and overwhelmed. Check out our tips on realistic ways to streamline your day so you have the time you need to relax, unwind and actually be more productive.

6 Ways to raise clean kids

Kim Grundy — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 18:32:00 -0800

What is the secret to raising clean kids? Is it luck of the draw or does it require bribery and threats? Luckily, neither! Childcare experts, professional organizers and real parents weigh in on how to raise well-groomed, organized and clean kids.

5 Home organization tips for the New Year

Jessica Padykula — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 11:18:00 -0800

If last year was the year of too much clutter, resolve to make the new year a time to finally get organized. Rather than accumulating more things than you have shelf space for, start the year off right — by trading chaos for order in your home. Here are five easy ways to get organized and take charge of your space.

10 Freshen up tips for the home

Kristin Chessman — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 13:49:00 -0800

Sick and tired of your outdated curtains and drab paint colors? Then it’s time to freshen up your home with these 10 simple, inexpensive tips. Not enough time to do it all right now? That’s okay. Aim to accomplish one or two freshen up goals each season to keep your home current, chic and inviting.

Best cleaning products for busy moms

Kristin Chessman — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:36:00 -0700

Who has time to spend hours a day scrubbing, cleaning and washing? Certainly not most moms we know. Limit your cleaning workload with the help of these productive cleaning products, tailor-made for moms like you!

How to declutter and get organized

Julie Fuimano, MBA, BSN, RN — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:03:00 -0700

If you're up to your eyeballs in clutter, it's time to get organized! SheKnows shows you how to de-clutter and de-stress with these timple organizing tips.

Get organized and stress less

Julie Fuimano, MBA, BSN, RN — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:08:00 -0700

Do you want to have more time, energy and space in your life? It's not as difficult as you may imagine. Simply thinking about clutter and living in disorganized space robs you of your energy, wastes your time and heightens your level of stress. With a few action steps, you can be on your way to crafting an environment that supports you to achieve greater levels of success.

Natural cleaning products

Lori Wilson — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:15:00 -0800

Cleaning products are certainly necessary to keep your home spotless, but they can also be toxic to your family's health and the environment. Instead of using commercial, chemical-based products, which can add to problems associated with allergies, asthma, sinusitis and bronchitis, look in your cupboards for simple homemade cleaning solutions instead.