A therapist suggested she hire a house cleaner. Michelle Gunn suffers from ADHD and was feeling overwhelmed. “House cleaning was something I didn’t know how to do,” she said. “I would just get overwhelmed. I would jump from starting dishes, to laundry, to sweeping and never complete a task.” So,… Read more“A clean house is good for your mental health”
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3 R’s to help you through the COVID-19 Pandemic
Our world has changed dramatically in the past couple of weeks. As a result, I would say everyone is now experiencing a new life situation. For sure, we are all spending most of our time at home. We don’t know how long this will last, but I would like to… Read more“3 R’s to help you through the COVID-19 Pandemic”
Cleaning BINGO Sheet for April
Winter is almost over, (I hope!) and spring cleaning season is upon us! Homemaking Jewels is adding some fun to our spring cleaning this year with this cleaning bingo sheet. Be sure to reward yourself each time you complete a row. Happy cleaning! For help with some of these cleaning… Read more“Cleaning BINGO Sheet for April”
Surviving Housework
“The secret of surviving housework is simply to do it. Pull the plug on the part of your brain that always wants to negotiate everything. You need to change a diaper, rinse a bottle, clean a spill, fluff a pillow? Consider it done. It’s a no-brainer. End of conversation. End… Read more“Surviving Housework”
Cleaning Bingo Sheet for March
Winter is almost over, (I hope!) and spring cleaning season is upon us! Homemaking Jewels is adding some fun to our spring cleaning this year with this cleaning bingo sheet. Be sure to reward yourself each time you complete a row. For help with some of these cleaning tasks visit… Read more“Cleaning Bingo Sheet for March”
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Laundry Day(s)
In my house, laundry day in Monday. The first load goes in as soon as I get up – that’s the sheets – they wash while I have breakfast. Then I collect all the laundry hampers and towels through out the house and sort them into loads. The washer and… Read more“Laundry Day(s)”
Office Cleaning and Organizing
Keeping the office clean and organized has its challenges. Having the right equipment and systems in place can help. Office essentials Organizing Cleaning Check out these tips on cleaning other rooms in your house: Bathroom cleaning Bedroom cleaning Kitchen cleaning and organizing Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today.
Tips and Tricks for Dusting
Dusting is a simple household chore that cannot be left undone for too long. With the right techniques and tools it is done easily and efficiently. Fun (or maybe not so fun) facts about dust: Ways to reduce dust: Tools for dusting: Other helpful articles on cleaning: A clean house… Read more“Tips and Tricks for Dusting”
Cleaning your Tea Kettle
My parents had an electric tea kettle in the 1980s that had a spout to add and remove water. The top didn’t open up like they do today. One day I boiled water for noodles. As I was eating the noodles, I crunched down on something kind of powdery and… Read more“Cleaning your Tea Kettle”