https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/simplify-house-cleaning-and-organization-blog.html The House Cleaning Blog keeps you up-to-date with all the additions and changes to the Clean-Organized-Family-Home.com web site. en-us house cleaning Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:22:01 -0400 Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:22:01 -0400 clean-organized-family-home.com https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/summer-house-cleaning-hacks.htmld3a3d461f182656dea3903c18c371f8bSummer house cleaning hacks. So, you didn't quite get around to that spring cleaning, did you? Relax. Summer is a season for second changes, and these house cleaning hacks can help.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:21:23 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/slumber-party-survival-guide.html5e439d5e7a91395261ba4b8f20acaf10 This slumber party survival guide includes tips to help ensure the night is a success (and survivable) for all.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:20:38 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/sleepover-rules-for-success.html83d51fb760f137e3e68c92aa26cb5000It's a fact of life: Kids love sleepovers. Sleepovers can be quite pleasant, actually. So long as you follow the rules. Here are my Top 10 Sleepover Rules for Success.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:13:00 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/pool-safety-rules-for-kids.htmlaaccaad5ca9ec33f2a4f796861bafbddSince we're outside so much during summer, we need to consider setting some backyard and pool safety rules to play by. The 10 pool safety rules for kids can help.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:12:38 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/garage-storage-no-nos.html7e87cd9c6b651128016b78923b893cfcThe garage is very enticing for storage. But certain things don't belong there. Here are some garage storage no-nos to be aware.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:10:13 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/lower-your-air-conditioning-bills.html37e6ce13d809e96cb8649f69bc834322How to lower your air conditioning bills. Just when you think it can't get any hotter, it does. You want to stay cool - and keep utility bills under control. These 10 air conditioning tips can help.
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:39:45 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/july-house-cleaning-checklist.html2f282540f57b248b80c885b281e3a98fSome tasks need only be done once or twice a year. The problem is, we forget to do them. The July House Cleaning Checklist can help get the cleaning and maintenance done on time.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:04:34 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/dashboard-dining-yes-or-no.html8e2b04cc72ba293c8e0dbefb2b844cc3To eat or not to eat on the road? Dashboard dining yes or no? It's a tough family decision whether or not to eat in the car. Here are a few things to consider.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:21:13 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/clean-silverware-with-toothpaste.html8f47a455987bf44d5f899a1415136410It's easy and inexpensive to clean silverware with toothpaste. Here's how to do the job right.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:18:35 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/cleaning-up-after-pets.htmlf2aecf441d7559eb98d25d03bc71586cCleaning up after pets is the not so fun part of sharing your home with a pet. These tips for removing hair, pet odors, stains, and litter box patrol can help.
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:15:02 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/car-chores-for-kids.html667107af37e10efc7ab55898a5bb370bCar chores for kids are a natural. They do help muck up the family ride, after all. So why shouldn't they help clean it?
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:51:17 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/bright-ideas-for-cleaning-brass.html11fb1bc1a1dc91fc7dc5fdfe24ce1b6fCleaning brass is easy to do at home, thanks to the built-in germicidal and antimicrobial components. These bright ideas for cleaning brass can bring back the sassy shine you love.
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:13:52 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/bedroom-ideas-for-gradeschoolers.htmle4b7f694fdc9ad3731091344742b3cf8 No longer toddlers and definitely not teens, gradeschoolers' bedroom requirements are unique. These bedroom ideas for gradeschoolers can help.
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:58:26 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/how-to-clean-fitness-trackers.html1c188e09e851464b166a58ff2b29d013How to clean fitness trackers and smartwatches. Fitness trackers and smartwatches are designed to be worn for more extended periods. So, no surprise here, they get sweaty.
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:56:29 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/cleaning-flat-screen-tvs.html3cc03e0c9540b6faccb5632bd1758137Cleaning flat screen TVs. Chances are your television sees a lot of action, so give it its cleaning due. Here are 5 steps to keeping it clean.
Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:48:54 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/easy-summer-cleaning-tips.htmlbbd9d9c93f4abb318ca1825d1fd5f749Easy summer cleaning tips. With the kids out of school for summer, chances are you'll have more messes to clean than usual. These easy summer cleaning ideas can help.
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 21:10:38 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/how-long-makeup-lasts.htmlc154b2b40d5b118a71cfa94a090d7cb7Some things last forever; makeup isn't one of them. Yes, sadly, it's true. Here's how long makeup lasts, from lipstick to foundation.
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 20:05:05 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/living-area-organizing-tips.html3652737879f110d4cb5ac3abfc73789cThese living area organizing tips so you can create a family room that is presentable with minimal fuss, and with plenty of family-friendly storage places.
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 19:03:32 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/teaching-kids-household-chores.html5af730c2b93f143e2747f9e8e960d636YTeaching kids household chores. You want household chores to be shared by everyone in the family. But are you sabotaging those beginner efforts instead of encouraging them?
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 15:31:55 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/tips-for-composting-without-worms.html9bab3732386d05ed364150e7da6c3098Tips for composting without worms. If you'd prefer composting without worms, that's fine. Here's what to do. The process takes a couple of months because you have to wait for stuff to decay.
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 15:13:22 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/yard-work-with-kids.html53d93dded1ed87a4a018caeb9f23b60fYard work with kids. Keeping up the yard is a full-time job, and most of us cannot afford gardeners. Instead, we enlist our child in the yard work process.
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 14:25:40 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/summer-laundry-stain-removal.html3175c8cc4ccaa40f52d0c161845bcd44Summer laundry stain removal tips. Summer is when Murphy's Law invariably comes into play: If something can spill, drip, ooze or run, it will do so. These 8 tips for summer laundry stains can help.
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 14:19:58 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/best-pet-for-kids-by-age.html3775097c0b57c63bbb4cbc8344208d6aThe best pet for kids by age? Glad you asked! Here's a quick look at common household pets listed from lowest to highest maintenance, to help you make the right choice.
Mon, 6 Jul 2026 22:59:46 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/cleaning-carpets-at-home.html7a063ad3730a4dbac6e5ab7d001b57a8Cleaning carpets at home is a task you should tackle at least twice weekly, more frequently in heavily trafficked areas and during cold and flu season. (Sorry!)
Mon, 6 Jul 2026 19:56:09 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/cleaning-tips-for-patio-furniture.html989e4a7117c93f3567f78726b6275235Cleaning tips for patio furniture. Caring for and cleaning patio furniture can be a challenge. Here are the dirty little secrets to cleaning outdoor furniture.
Mon, 6 Jul 2026 19:11:37 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/container-gardening-for-kids.htmlb0502464a51e3babfe4574defab0b6e5Anything can be a pot for your child's container garden. Here's how to get creative, reuse, and have fun with container gardening for kids..
Mon, 6 Jul 2026 18:36:37 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/creating-an-organized-home.htmlb2a1801c77a16da9d48fae8d75a919daCreating an organized home requires taking an orderly approach to the clutter inside. Thes tips for a clutter-free home can help.
Mon, 6 Jul 2026 18:22:15 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/dirty-dozen-bad-garden-bugs.html6278354cbc9bdbc01827aaaa2e34fc21These dirty dozen bad garden bugs are wanted in the wild, wild west way - dead or alive. These guys eat or suck the juices out of plants. Here's how to recognize them.
Mon, 6 Jul 2026 17:48:24 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/easy-weekend-redecorating-tips.htmlc742cc8d124333614c7efb432de8a736Easy weekend redecorating tips. A weekend spent updating your home makes it a fresher, brighter place to come home to on Monday. These easy weekend redecorating ideas can help.
Sat, 4 Jul 2026 12:40:49 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/fridge-food-storage-tips.htmlbed3199d367a7933fe575b6cd307a14cUsed correctly, your refrigerator provides safe food storage. Used incorrectly, it could cause big trouble. These fridge food storage tips can help.
Sat, 4 Jul 2026 11:16:24 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/how-to-clean-a-grill.htmle15ba229d37a546794afc66590183511Come Memorial Day, Americans light up - our grill, that is. Here's how to clean a grill and get it ready to glow for the season ahead.
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 18:37:48 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/how-to-clean-crystal.htmle59fef750a83f67249d025803a310ff2How to clean crystal glasses and everyday stemware to keep them looking their best - party after party.
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 18:19:20 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/how-to-clean-hardwood-floors.html6d7d068f956a5192663894fe9b0db884Whether your hardwood floors are oak, maple, ash, or beech, cleaning them is as safe and simple as it gets. Here's how to clean hardwood floors and keep them scratch-free.
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 17:43:48 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/how-to-clean-makeup-applicators.htmla486183353631b90b9488ce9240f18afHow to clean makeup applicators. Your hands likely touch your face the most, but makeup applicators also have plenty of opportunities to transfer germs. Cleaning your brushes and sponges removes dirt and bacteria.
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 16:36:07 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/how-to-clean-patio-furniture.html9e62917fbbfebfd5820c145c9932f13dHow to clean patio furniture? Whether yours is wicker, wood, aluminum, teak or resin, these dirty little secrets to cleaning outdoor furniture can help.
Fri, 3 Jul 2026 16:31:15 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/how-to-simplify-summer-cleaning.htmla26cda4b6b7ab3d4bdf2e92d53efe493How to simplify summer cleaning by setting your summer ground rules now. And stick to them. Here are the five big ones I enforce in my household.
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 22:11:30 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/how-to-sort-clothes.htmle432633b7fd828f465089349c0075689The secret behind getting everything clean safely is to sort your clothes into loads of similar colors, and wash cycles. Here's how to sort clothes.
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 22:08:18 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/how-to-worm-compost.html51a00e15f3ce8be8ad6224e07cab5a1eHow to worm compost at home in 8 easy steps using red wigglers. You'll need a big plastic tub 30 gallons or larger, a drill for holes, shredded newspapers and garden soil.
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 21:34:28 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/liquid-or-powder-laundry-detergent.htmlf81cb81034b8524e8cabe81304d608c3Your every-day laundry detergent should be a tough, all-purpose cleaner. Should you choose a liquid or powder laundry detergent? These tips can help.
Wed, 1 Jul 2026 18:59:12 -0400 https://www.clean-organized-family-home.com/most-wanted-good-garden-bugs.html05c1a45cbe5f844831b2c8f6814fc15cThese most wanted good garden bugs are the 10 Most Wanted. What's that you say? No such thing as a good bug? The only good bug is a dead bug? Shame on you! Good bugs eat bad bugs.
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