Helpful tips
Make a surface dust-repellent: Housekeeping tips
Have you ever noticed that some surfaces tend to attract lots of dust? If you're tired of dusting them too regularly, then you can try using one of our dust-repellent tips!
Kate Yakimchuk dust surface cleaning tips 27 October 2023
What if you break a mercury thermometer: Housekeeping tips
If you still use old-style mercury thermometers in your house, then there's always a chance that you can accidentally break them. Mercury can be quite dangerous, so you should be very careful when removing it.
Kate Yakimchuk mercury thermometer danger safety cleaning 27 October 2023
How to fix an outlet safely: Housekeeping tips
If you unplug your electronics carelessly, then you can accidentally pull out an outlet - and it can be quite dangerous to use it. In most cases, you can fix the issue safely by yourself - just don't forget about the basic safety measures like turning your power off.
Kate Yakimchuk outlet fixing tips energy 27 October 2023
Expert Tips: How to Clean the Inside of Your Washing Machine
The filter is cleaned under running water using baking soda paste. In case of severe contamination, you can soak it for several hours in water and vinegar or use special cleaning products for the washing machine.
Diana Dashkevich washing machine cleaning lifehacks 27 October 2023
Synthetic Clothing: How to Wash and Care
The product dries quickly and does not require ironing.
Diana Dashkevich clothing care clothes washing 27 October 2023
Check and adjust your windows regularly: Basic housekeeping
To keep your house warm and comfortable, you need to check everything regularly, including your windows. When working correctly, window frames should keep the warmth inside well, and also be easy to open and close.
Kate Yakimchuk Windows fixing tips 26 October 2023
When alcohol-based cleaners are not allowed: Housekeeping tips
While alcohol-based cleaners tend to be very effective, you can't use them in all situations. Some surfaces can be easily damaged by alcohol, so you can accidentally do more harm than good.
Kate Yakimchuk alcohol sanitizer damage cleaning tips 26 October 2023
Strong solutions aren't for everyday cleaning: Housekeeping tips
When choosing cleaning solutions, it's tempting to use the strongest ones every time - simple because they're effective. Meanwhile, these cleaning solutions aren't meant to be used too often, because they can be potentially damaging.
Kate Yakimchuk cleaning cleaners chemicals tips 26 October 2023
Useful Tips: How to Remove Odor from Shoes
The most famous and easily accessible is regular baking soda. Pour it into your shoes and leave it overnight or at least for a few hours. Then you will have to thoroughly clean the inside of the boots.
Diana Dashkevich shoe care shoes cleaning 26 October 2023
Good to Know: How to Disinfect Shoes
A simple method of application is to moisten a regular cotton pad with peroxide and thoroughly wipe the inside of the shoe. Thus, peroxide will effectively defeat harmful bacteria and get rid of unpleasant odors.
Diana Dashkevich shoes shoe care tips 26 October 2023
Clean your pan from carbon residue: Housekeeping tips
You can be a great cook, but accidents happen - you can accidentally burn your cooking pan, which leads to carbon residue. If you want your pan to stay shiny and pretty, then you should clean it carefully, without using too much pressure.
Kate Yakimchuk pan cleaning residue tips 25 October 2023
Heaters as air dryers: Housekeeping tips
In most cases, using heaters for air drying your clothes is a bad idea, but it's mostly about electric heaters and delicate fabrics. If you are sure that your heater is safe for air drying, then you can use it - and it can even be quite beneficial.
Kate Yakimchuk heaters drying laundry tips 25 October 2023
Your silverware has oxidized: Housekeeping tips
Silverware can be basically timeless in terms of design and longevity, but you have to take good care of it. If you store or use it incorrectly, then it might get oxidized - and it's not the best look for it.
Kate Yakimchuk silverware maintenance cleaning tips 25 October 2023
Useful Tips: How to Clean Floors After Renovation
To remove construction dust, take a microfiber cloth and soak it in a weak solution of water and vinegar or salt. This composition will help get rid of white stains. The polyurethane foam is removed when it has dried. To do this, use various hard sponges and other abrasive materials.
Diana Dashkevich renovation floors lifehacks cleaning 25 October 2023
Helpful Tips: How to Clean a Children's Room Properly
Depending on how quickly dust accumulates, wet cleaning should be done daily or every two to three days. If a child crawls on the floor, the floors need to be washed every day, or even twice.
Diana Dashkevich children's room cleaning cleaning tips 25 October 2023
Air-drying isn't always great: Housekeeping tips
Most people just air dry their wooden cutting boards, thinking that it's enough to keep them safe and beautiful. Meanwhile, it's usually not - and this type of drying can only cause damage to natural wood.
Kate Yakimchuk wood cleaning drying tips 24 October 2023
Pet-friendly mice traps: Housekeeping tips
When trying to get rid of mice, you can use plenty of effective methods - but not all of them are pet-friendly. If you have pets (and especially if they're small and curious), then you should only use methods that won't harm your pet friend.
Kate Yakimchuk mousetrap mice tips pests pets 24 October 2023
Getting rid of mice: Housekeeping tips
When it's cold outside, mice tend to hide in houses, so they can feed and stay warm. They can cause lots of troubles, so it's better to get rid of them as soon as possible.
Kate Yakimchuk mice rodent tips pests 24 October 2023
Helpful Tips: How to Clean a Baking Pan
Just sprinkle baking soda on a baking sheet and add a few tablespoons of water to make a paste. After 20-30 minutes, wash the baking sheet under running water with a sponge.
Diana Dashkevich kitchen cleaning pan 24 October 2023
Velvet: Material Care
Squeezing and twisting velvet is highly discouraged! Rubbing against each other or just using a rough washcloth is also not allowed. Use only a mild detergent, which should have a gel consistency. That is, no powder materials.
Diana Dashkevich materials cleaning washing 24 October 2023