Here are a few germ hot spots that warrant your occasional attention. Given that they’re invisible to the naked eye, germs might be growing on places you’d never consider cleaning. Here are a few that warrant your occasional attention: 1. Telephone receivers. In his research, Dr. Gerba found significant numbers of … Read more
The sponge and the sink are obvious culprits, but new research shows that other everyday kitchen objects can also harbor germs that can cause foodborne illnesses or worse. Even the cleanest kitchen has germs. In a new study from NSF International, a non-profit public health and safety organization, when 20 families … Read more
Ditch the chemicals and try these green solutions for a spotless (and healthier) house. Orange peel naturally cleans water spots Next time you peel an orange, don’t chuck the skin. The peel erases water spots on metal faucets, and dissolves light gunk build-up in sinks. You can also shine up … Read more
Make your tarnished silver and dull jewelry shine like new after a cleaning with common household items like aluminium foil, baking soda or even ketchup. Cleaning silver with Ketchup: If your silver is tarnished, ketchup can help. Squirt a small amount on a paper towel, and rub gently over the tarnished … Read more
There’s hope for even the dirtiest, most outrageous messes that somehow find their way into our homes. Grimy kitchen walls The combination of cooking grease, steam, and regular old dust creates a sticky residue on your kitchen’s surfaces. Clean up grease splatters from your walls, range hood, and cabinets by … Read more
Kitchen sink bears the maximum brunt of the cooking activities. They are made to bear the soiled dishes and are easily susceptible to stains quite easily. Therefore, it becomes vital to clean the kitchen sink on a regular basis and make it germ free, so that the life of the … Read more
Re-freshen Whites It’s a sad day when a favourite white shirt or blouse just can’t be seen in public anymore — yellow stains, a dreary cast, and seemingly permanent ring around the collar. But all is not lost. Perk up the garment (and yourself) by working a paste of vinegar … Read more
This is how much people hate laundry. It becomes even more loathsome when you have to organize the dumping ground of your home, also known as the laundry room! Doing the laundry is a chore that you might as well grin and bear because you have no other choice. While … Read more
Bleach is a commonly used household cleaning product that is used as whitening agent for clear cleaning of cloths. It is also used in cleaning of kitchens and bathrooms. It is considered as best cleaning agent but when it comes in contact with skin it leaves smell in skin. You … Read more
You had a rocking party last night. The food and drinks were perfect and so were the games and decoration. But just as your guests were bidding you goodbye, you noticed that they spilt their diet coke on your new carpet. Your heart is simply sulking with no option but … Read more