Out with the Old
This is the term used to describe the practice of donating, selling, or throwing out unused items to create more space in your home.
What is decluttering?
These tiny pests are attracted to fermenting fruits and vegetables, or any other food waste and are often found buzzing around your kitchen or trash bins.
What are fruit flies?
This technique, commonly used to clean and disinfect bathroom floors, involves using a mop soaked in a diluted mixture of vinegar and water.
What is mopping?
What is vinegar?
To make cleaning feel less overwhelming, this method suggests cleaning for just 10 to 15 minutes a day.
What is the "15-minute rule"?
A tidy, decluttered bedroom can help you sleep better, as it creates a more calming and peaceful environment, reducing this sleep related problem.
What is insomnia?
This blood-sucking insect is known for hiding in cracks and crevices and is more active at night.
What are bedbugs?
This common, eco-friendly ingredient (that can also be added to french fries) can be mixed with water to clean glass, mirrors, and countertops.
What is vinegar?
To reduce color bleeding, it is a good idea to separate clothes by these two categories when doing laundry.
What are light and dark colors?
Listening to upbeat music while cleaning can increase your energy and make the process more enjoyable. Compiling motivating songs to help you clean is known as creating a _____.
What is a cleaning playlist?
This rule of thumb suggests that if you haven't used an item in over a year, it may be time to part with it.
What is the one year rule?
To prevent bedbugs from making themselves at home, it's important to do this once a week.
What is washing your bedding/clothes?
*Important to do this with hot water*
This inexpensive, non-toxic powder can be used to scrub bathroom tiles and sinks, helping to remove stains and grime. It can also help eliminate unpleasant smells.
What is baking soda?
This is the general recommendation for how often you should wash your clothes and bedding.
What is once a week?
Instead of thinking of cleaning as a chore, this mindset encourages you to view it as a way to care for your home and yourself, which can make the task feel more rewarding.
What is the "self-care mindset"?
This decluttering rule encourages getting rid of something when you acquire something new to keep your living space manageable.
What is "one in, one out"?
This common household item, often found in kitchens and used in desserts, can be used to repel ants and cockroaches by placing it in cracks or along entry points.
What is cinnamon?
This natural ingredient can be used to eliminate odors and clean hard surfaces, like counters, without harsh chemicals.
What is lemon juice?
For towels, it is recommended to wash them after this many uses to maintain hygiene and cleanliness.
What is 3 to 4 uses?
To keep garbage bins smelling fresh, place this natural item at the bottom of the bin before adding the trash.
What is a dryer sheet?
This method encourages you to declutter by sorting your belongings into three categories: keep, donate, and toss.
What is the Three Box Method?
This common household item, often mixed with dish soap or vinegar, can be used to create a trap that lures and captures fruit flies.
What is apple cider vinegar?
These can be made at home by soaking cloths in a solution of vinegar and essential oils.
What are DIY Cleaning Wipes?
When you don't have fabric softener, you can use this inexpensive alternative to soften clothes in the dryer.
What is a ball of aluminum foil?
To remove stains in the toilet bowl, pour this common item into the bowl and let it sit before scrubbing.
What is baking soda?