http://www.sheknows.com/ Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:00:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/986597/your-10-minute-spring-cleaning-guide Ten minutes a day to a cleaner home? Yes, please! Trust us, it's possible. Even with busy work schedules, messy children and a husband to take care of, we all have a spare 10 minutes per day to devote to cleaning. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/986597/your-10-minute-spring-cleaning-guide Home Organizing & Cleaning Sarah Brooks Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:06:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/6121/spring-cleaning-is-always-in-season Lemon scents wafting through the halls. Dust bunnies banished. Crisp, clean curtains waving in the wind. Ahhh, it's time for spring cleaning... even if it's not spring. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/6121/spring-cleaning-is-always-in-season Home Organizing & Cleaning SheKnows Living Editors Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:14:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/816465/10-quick-tips-for-organizing-the-playroom-1 Toys, toys, everywhere: Sometimes, that’s how a playroom feels. But don’t let yours be that way! With a few easy tips, you can have an organized playroom perfect for fun and entertaining. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/816465/10-quick-tips-for-organizing-the-playroom-1 Parenting Parenting Tips & Advice Mom & Dad Sarah W. Caron Sun, 05 Jun 2011 04:11:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/809761/simple-steps-to-a-closet-makeover Closets might be one of the most visited spots in your home. Most people have the same complaint: Not enough room. De-cluttering your closet is critical in making the most of the room you have and maintaining a neat atmosphere. http://www.sheknows.com/shopping/articles/809761/simple-steps-to-a-closet-makeover Shopping Shopping for Beauty & Fashion Julie Bielenberg Wed, 13 Oct 2010 02:47:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/819192/How-to-clean-your-microwave Whether your favorite food exploded once again inside the microwave, or it is just time to clean up the day-to-day spills, cleaning your microwave doesn’t have to be a chore. You can clean your microwave quickly and easily, and even use products you already have around the house. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/819192/How-to-clean-your-microwave How-To Home How-tos Cleaning How-tos Deanna Sletten Wed, 13 Oct 2010 02:43:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/819191/How-to-clean-your-stove Cleaning your stove sounds as exciting as getting a root canal. It’s one of those tasks we put off until the stove becomes an embarrassing, greasy mess. A clean stove means you’re reducing the risk of a possible stove fire and the lingering smell of burnt food while preheating the stove. In just a few easy steps and with a little elbow grease , here's how to clean your stove the environmentally-friendly way. http://www.sheknows.com/how-to/articles/819191/How-to-clean-your-stove How-To Home How-tos Cleaning How-tos Alina Tarkhanian Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:58:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/817542/How-to-clean-wood-floors Hardwood flooring isn’t cheap, so doing all you can to protect such an investment in your home makes sense. Here, we offer info and tips to help you learn how to care for and clean your wood floors properly. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/817542/How-to-clean-wood-floors Parenting Super Moms Guide Super Moms Guide: Cooking & Cleaning Sarah Kelsey Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:53:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/817541/Mopping-dos-and-don-ts Floors get dirty, fast. Because they’re tread upon by children, guests, pets -- you name it -- they're rife with germs and can stain easily. That’s where proper mopping comes in. Here are a few floor-cleaning do's and don’ts to help you make the most of your time spent mopping. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/817541/Mopping-dos-and-don-ts Parenting Super Moms Guide Super Moms Guide: Cooking & Cleaning Sarah Kelsey Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:48:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/817521/5-Quick-cleaning-essentials-for-busy-moms Your house is dirty and it needs to be clean yesterday; you don't have time to mess around. These quick cleaning products and tools are essential for every busy mom. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/817521/5-Quick-cleaning-essentials-for-busy-moms Parenting Super Moms Guide Super Moms Guide: Cooking & Cleaning Kori Ellis Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:43:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/817519/Tips-for-cleaning-tile-floors Tile floors are beautiful and not as hard to clean as you think. No matter what type of tile you have in your home, you can keep your floors clean by following these simple tips. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/817519/Tips-for-cleaning-tile-floors Parenting Super Moms Guide Super Moms Guide: Cooking & Cleaning Kori Ellis Sun, 08 Aug 2010 08:25:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/816902/6-Secrets-to-impressing-home-buyers Are you trying to sell your home? There are a few surefire things you can be doing now to catch the attention of prospective buyers. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/816902/6-Secrets-to-impressing-home-buyers Home Organizing & Cleaning Sarah Kelsey Sun, 08 Aug 2010 08:16:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/816901/Best-cleaning-product-buys Scouring supermarket shelves for the right product to clean your space can be overwhelming, but all you really need are a few general cleaning products that will satisfy all of your cleaning needs. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/816901/Best-cleaning-product-buys Home Organizing & Cleaning Sarah Kelsey Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:29:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/816175/top-green-cleaning-products-1 Conventional cleaning products are often petroleum based and harmful to the environment. They also contain irritating toxic chemicals that can affect health adversely. Most people don’t realize that the air quality in their homes can be five times as polluted as the outdoor air in some of the most congested and polluted cities! Changing our cleaning products to green or eco-conscious products is not only good for the environment -- it also betters our health. It is an easy change we can all make. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/816175/top-green-cleaning-products-1 Home Organizing & Cleaning Robin Baron Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/816617/declutter-your-space-in-20-minutes-or-less-1 Working or relaxing in a cluttered environment can be difficult with papers, clothes or a mess scattered around you. Clutter can keep you disorganized, and it can actually create a stressful environment. If the junk piles are making it hard to focus or to find items that you need, it may be time to organize your space and get your clutter under control. It doesn't have to be an all day process: Here's how to declutter your space in 20 minutes or less. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/816617/declutter-your-space-in-20-minutes-or-less-1 Living Career and Time Management Time Management Kendra Y. Mims Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:37:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/816169/closet-organization-must-haves-1 Opening your closet can give you an inspiring boost or a paralyzing panic. If your closet is out of control, how can you have a clear-minded morning or focus on your to-do list? Closet accessories are the key to organizing and making the most of your closet space. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/816169/closet-organization-must-haves-1 Home Organizing & Cleaning Robin Baron Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:41:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/816449/10-quick-cleaning-tips-that-cost-less-1 Maintaining a household can be a full-time job, especially when it comes to cleaning. The process seems to take forever, and there are just as many cleaning products available as there are surfaces to clean. If you use separate products for each task, you could be throwing away a significant chunk of money . You can make cleaning a less painful process for your schedule and your wallet by using these 10 quick tips that cost less. http://www.sheknows.com/living/articles/816449/10-quick-cleaning-tips-that-cost-less-1 Living Going Green Live Green Tiernan McKay Sun, 28 Feb 2010 10:12:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/813187/create-a-weekly-cleaning-plan Cleaning. Does anyone ever really want to spend their time doing such a chore? Probably not, but it's a necessary evil if you want to keep your home free of dust, dirt and goo. The good news is that you need do only a few things every week to keep your home spic and span. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/813187/create-a-weekly-cleaning-plan Home Organizing & Cleaning Sarah Kelsey Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:01:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/813186/how-to-buy-a-vacuum-1 You may not realize it, but buying a vacuum cleaner can be one of the hardest home purchases you'll ever make. There are so many things to consider: The size of your home, the best type of vacuum cleaner for your lifestyle... even whether you understand vacuum cleaner lingo. To help guide you through this process, here's everything you need to know about buying a vacuum cleaner. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/813186/how-to-buy-a-vacuum-1 Home Organizing & Cleaning Sarah Kelsey Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:47:00 -0800 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/813184/8-home-cleaning-items-you-need-to-have-1 Whether you're out on your own for the first time or cleaning up after a busy family, keeping your home nice and tidy is a never-ending task. Shopping for home cleaners can be confusing. Which sponge really works, anyway? We've compiled a list of go-to cleaning items to help you keep your home clean. Try a few different brands and see which you like best, but these are the basics that you'll need to keep everything clean. They're all multi-purpose, too, so you'll also save money in the process. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/813184/8-home-cleaning-items-you-need-to-have-1 Home Organizing & Cleaning Sarah Kelsey Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:23:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/806743/10-minute-quick-clean-up Have you ever needed to do a quick clean up and get the house organized in 10 minutes? Whether the neighbors are stopping by to visit or the boss is coming by in ten minutes, you can clean the house up fast if you follow our tips. Make a quick survey of the area, assess the damage and then bring in the troops. Our 10 minute quick clean up tips will have your house go from a disaster zone to spic and span in no time! http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/806743/10-minute-quick-clean-up Home Organizing & Cleaning Nina Spitzer Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:38:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/810529/eliminating-odors-in-your-home-5-helpful-tips A pleasant aroma greeting you as you walk into your home is a mood lifter. Scent is also one of the first things visitors notice. Your home has one chance to make a first impression -- take some action to make sure it's a pleasant one. http://www.sheknows.com/home-and-gardening/articles/810529/eliminating-odors-in-your-home-5-helpful-tips Home Organizing & Cleaning Suzi Milovanovic