What I Did Yesterday

In addition to a couple loads of dyeing, I cleaned off the tables out here in the office studio. Yikes ... to rip up the carpet and stain the concrete and put in area rugs, which I hope to find at Ikea in Dallas this weekend.But yesterday. First, in the mess of moving and cleaning and sorting, I forgot to eat [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 17:01:00

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Beating Upholstery and Carpet Cleaning Woes

My mother is obsessed with fixing house interiors. So is my brother and it seemed this obsession has rubbed off me ... carpet or upholstery cleaner. Related Articles April 22, 2008 — On Hiring Helpers (3) September ... is still key. I mean with upholstery stains. :) Spills on furniture especially on those covered [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 00:03:45

Tippy Tuesday!

I feel like I am going to tip over! I am exhausted and can't wait to put the Christmas season to bed this year! Ahhh bed ... into all the filth and grime, literally smelling people's carpet stains and rotten food. It's quite interesting, oh ... & macaroni & cheese until Christmas Day? No one wants to spend their money on cleaning products [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 20:15:53

Things my mom taught me

Things my mom taught me 1. My Mother taught me about ANTICIPATION... "Just wait until your father gets home." 2 ... ... "If you're going to kill each other, do it outside - I just finished cleaning!" 15. My mother taught me RELIGION... "You better pray that stain will come out of the carpet." 16. My mother taught [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 13:04:02

Winner wife.

November 24, 2008 — geohde Really, I am. Let me list the ways: Babies ritually dunked bathed. Babies fed. Babies clothed. Yes, in clean items. Washing done. Of clothes and dishes (thank you various machines of dishpan/washerwoman hands avoidance). House vacuumed to within an inch of the rather cheap and mysteriously stained carpet’s life [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 11:13:22

favorite products of 2008

I've been meaning to post this for two weeks now. I discovered some products in 2008 that really are fantastic and really do make your life easier, ... . It takes vomit and pee out of mattresses and carpets, and blood stains out of pillows, and it's relatively cheap. We buy it at WalMart--bottom shelf half-way down the cleaning stuff aisle. It beats car [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 07:15:00

Increase the Value of Your Home With a Few Simple, Affordable Changes

There’s a lot you can do to get your home into shape so that it can command a niftier price tag once you decide to put it in the market ... that are the result of minor settling Sealed leaks in the home and painting away the stains caused by those leaks ... of cubic space that was four times our 2 car garage. It was shameful! Cleaned our carpet for the [more...]

Date: 2008-06-14 16:58:24

Cleaning and Stain Removal for Bachelors

This post is a little different. I mean, usually we write about tech stuff, software and online tools ... shirt, mold in the bathroom or wine on the carpet. What would you do? Call Mom? Noooo! You’re mature ... to be) masters and mistresses of the household who may need a little help in the cleaning section. Here [more...]

Date: 2008-07-01 17:48:28

Bissell ProHeat Carpet Cleaner - Tougher Than The Stains

The Bissell ProHeat 2X CleanShot 9500 is a feature-packed carpet cleaner that is more than equipped to tackle stubborn dirt. You can use this cleaner for hardwood floors, tiles, linoleum, upholstery, stairs, and more. The system is designed to clean crevices and crannies that other systems may fail to reach ... [more...]

Date: 2008-12-06 17:56:49

Slash Your Grocery Bill Immediately

The easiest way to drastically reduce your grocery bill is to avoid the cleaning and non- food aisles ... on cleaning and 'lifestyle' products before I even get to the food section. As I stroll down ... , bathroom cleaners, kitchen cleaners, carpet cleaners, stain removers, washing powders, ironing spray [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 08:21:00

Stain & Odour Removal Secrets

From The Desk Of ChemDry Boyne. Carpet, Upholstery, Leather, Tile And Grout Cleaning In Meath And Louth.Hi again,We have just finished our Stain And Odour Relief Video. To watch just click [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 11:17:00

Dirt Devil MCE7350 Vision Easy Steamer - $63 Shipped

Before you know it your carpets are stained and your dropping cash.  Get the Dirt Devil MCE7350 Vision Easy Steamer for a cheap deal at Amazon.  It’s $130 - $67 instant savings + free shipping = $63 shipped! Features: Full steam cleaner with a 5-1/5 amp motor 11-inch cleaning path, and includes starter shampoo and cleaner [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 06:21:15

Basic things a cat needs

Basic things a cat needs August 21st, 2008 internet marketing Basic things a cat needs Just like human beings, ... your home clean from odor and urine stains. Put at least 3 sheets of newspaper at the bottom ... to your cat. This can be a professional one or a self-made one like a rolled up carpet that you locate [more...]

Date: 2008-08-21 22:53:15

Boston Carpet Cleaners

Boston Carpet Cleaners December 14, 2008 | By bcause In Articles | Comments Off Boston Carpet Cleaners It would be wonderful if the present ... cleaning tips and techniques as well as referring good service providers. If you are in need ... some of these hints that help make a household run better. Many things such as removing a stain from upholste [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 22:18:07

Martha Stewart’s new puppy

Martha Stewart’s new puppy Because of my extensive domestic proclivities I am often compared to Martha Stewart. OK ... for her enterprises. She wrote: Host Dry Carpet Cleaner Shaker Pack. This all-natural product is made ... , we just sprinkle the sawdust-like material over the stain and gently brush it in…. I’ve used Host Clean [more...]

Date: 2008-12-11 18:02:25

Why Are Pet Stains So Difficult To Remove?

Why Are Pet Stains So Difficult To Remove? Posted in August 18th, 2008 Category: ... Cleaning Tips and Tools If you have pets you know that at some point or another they will probably have an accident on your homes carpet. Whether they are young and just learning the ropes [more...]

Date: 2008-08-19 04:48:02

Photo Hunt: Blue

My little boy touching at his big brother’s PSP light colored blue :) And of course that blue shirt:) Sorry about that mess in the carpet..lol I have 2 lil boys in the house. Anyone knows how to get off that stains? It’s chocolates that both boys made a mess last week. I tried cleaning it off many times but it just won’t. They were [more...]

Date: 2008-10-31 07:16:41

Reasons to choose hardwood floor as your floor covering

Busby SEO Test There are many reasons to choose hardwood floor as your floor covering. · Wood doesn’t trap fumes or dust like carpet ... -efficiently change the entire look of a wood floor from time to time with stains, paints and inlays ... , you will want to care for it to keep it as beautiful as the day it was laid. Cleaning can be a daily chore [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:50:20

Miscellaneous Happenings

Be forewarned: There is no deep point to this post. It is not spiritually uplifting, though you might get a laugh or two ( ... . I spent that week maniacally cleaning house, because that's what I do to distract myself when he's gone ... unlike my normal self. Then the kids and I took Amtrak 30 hours down to Texas (it was cheap). I'll [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 15:12:48

Amazing All Purpose Formula Found In Most Kitchens

Since the days of old, natural remedies have been passed down from generation to generation. With the modern wonders of medicine we often forget the effectiveness and power of simple formulas like vinegar! When I was a little girl I wondered why my grandmother and mom would take teaspoons of vinegar or even pour some in their water… Now I know! [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 20:00:43

Two Dozen Uses For Toothpaste (Aside From Cleaning Your Teeth)

By Nora Dunn Didn’t you know that toothpaste (despite its name) is for so much more than your teeth? It’s truly handy to have on hand ( ... Removal and Cleaning Crayon on Painted Walls So the kiddies decided to express their artistic side ... and rinse with a clean wet cloth. Carpet Cleaning/Stain removal Scrub away with an [more...]

Date: 2008-08-07 03:23:29

Better Than Attila

This week, Fiction Friday is at Lynn's blog, Faith, Fiction, Fun and Fanciful. Be sure to join us there for links to more fun fiction! ... you run me to school?”Today I planned on cleaning and organizing the living room and dining room since ... , and my patience with them had run out a week ago. My schedule was painstakingly kept clear for today [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 13:50:00

Picking the Right Flooring

by Qandishah Brown We dont usually give much thought to our home flooring but it is actually something very important ... . This water resistant flooring is easy to clean and is often just wiped up or mopped. An occasional scrub ... , carpeting is the way to go. Carpeting can go a long way if you know how to maintain and take care [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 16:52:39

Starting Up A Cleaning Service - The Three Basic Types

Setting up a cleaning business is like any other endeavor – one of the first things you need to do is to choose which specific area you could start ... prudent of all three is residential cleaning. The skills and equipment involved in this area ... that it has created an individual niche in the cleaning industry. Also, there are special equipment [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 03:56:49

The (Freakish) Things We Do When Family Comes to Town

My father and step-mother live in a preternaturally clean house.I'm not casting aspersions, just stating facts (enviously). Their house is many shades of tan, and cream, and beige, and off-white -- with lovely dark wood furniture and color on the walls in the form of paintings. There are never any spots on their cream carpet [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 20:46:00

Review: Greased Lightning Multipurpose Cleaner

Here’s what Mom Fuse “Mommy Reviewer” Colleen from Living Life One Day At A Time had to say about Greased Lightning Multipurpose Cleaner… Review: ... Multipurpose’s claim that it will remove carpet stains as well. My oldest son has a white carpet ... Multipurpose would be able to tackle those stains as well. The result? My son has a white carpet again [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 06:05:03

Easy Property Maintenance For You

If you want to earn better money from your rented property, then you should go for regular property maintenance work ... a pack of drain cleaner for clogged sink or wash basin pipes, grout filler for leaks, and a variety ... carpet cleaning procedure once in a year. Most of the times walls do not get proper attention [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 18:46:13

A Guide to Flooring

by Qandishah Brown Choosing the right flooring for your home can be something very important ... but are obviously something that you would have in your bathroom. This water resistant flooring is easy to clean ... can go a long way if you know how to maintain and take care of it. Compared to other flooring carpeting may [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:40:08

Amway Gabe

Tobe Steamer Oxiclean Kaboom Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel ProCaulk Snuggi Empire Key Lime Cove Feldco These are all things, places, ... . Nope. He's singing about replacement windows and new carpet. He really wants us to buy new carpet from Empire. Buy today, installed tomorrow. WE COULD HAVE NEW CARPET TOMORROW, MOMMY!! I knew [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 21:41:35

Sparkle, Sparkle, Little Floor....

Sure, you vacuum, you sweep, you mop... but when is the last time you really gave any thought to the correct way to clean your floors? ... can be updated. Carpets: Many of our homes have carpet on the floors - We do (although I longingly dream ... hardwood.) To keep your carpet looking great, it's important to vacuum regularly (daily in the traffic [more...]

Date: 2008-07-21 21:44:15

The Day After, Fixing Common Thanksgiving Stains

You know the person at big family gatherings like Thanksgiving, (or my Aunty M's christmas bash) who can't be trusted not to score a messy direct hit on cherished linens, upholstery or carpet ... rubbing alcohol. That should get it, then wash like you normally would. On Upholstery or Carpet - Again [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 16:03:41

A Perfect Day

When I was gone for a week, and got out of the rhythm of blogging, I kind of forgot our last sibling assignment, ... . We are here to help you," he said."Help me?""Yes. We are the cleaning elves. We travel around the world searching for people in need of a good house cleaning and some organization help," he said.The red [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 05:33:00

Pet Advice - Pet News - Pet Photos

Stop Your Pet From Peeving You OffDr. Debbye Turner Bell - CBS Morning ShowEach new year, we make resolutions to break bad habits, but what about our furry family members?Sometimes their behavior can be destructive and annoying. So what can you do?We all love our dogs and cats and think they are the smartest creatures on earth [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 13:08:00

Pet Advice - Pet News - Pet Stories

Dog Training: Frequently Asked QuestionsBy: Susie AgaI frequently get asked the same questions by different clients all the time ... it they can't chew or eat it!How to get rid of urine smells in carpet?There are many different products ... days to see if the color changes. The professional carpet cleaners sometimes guarantee [more...]

Date: 2008-12-13 14:01:00

Cleaning Tips for Over-Fed Pets

The holiday season brings many food temptations--treats like chocolate, cookies and candy, ... , a BISSELL deep cleaning machine--such as the SpotBot Pet or Little Green--can save you and your carpets ... if you act quickly. To clean the mess, use warm water (not hot), natural enzyme-cleaning action [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 00:01:59

Tips to Make Your Home Sparkle for the Holidays

Holiday entertaining requires more than artful decorations, tasty hors d’oeuvres and some cheerful librations. Savvy hosts know that great holiday entertaining occurs in a home that sparkles as brightly as the decorations that adorn it. The holidays can be a time to truly let your hostess skills shine, as family and friends gather to celebrate [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 16:07:54

Removing Odors: What Works

We drive  our vehicles on average at least once a day, but for many of us , ... (including upholstery) at least once every two weeks and remember to wipe out ashtrays if they’re being used.  Don’t forget to wash down floor mats and use a good cleaner on windows, too.  I prefer [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 11:30:46

weirdest vacuum cleaner sales experience ever

Settle in...this is a bit of a long one, but I think, worth the read.A couple of weeks ago, I got a telemarketing call from Kirby, wanting to peddle their new carpet cleaning system in return for the chance to shampoo the carpet in two rooms of my house. Normally [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 07:01:00

Sort Out Thanksgiving Stains

You know the person at big family gatherings (like Thanksgiving) who can't be trusted not to score a messy direct hit on cherished linens, upholstery or carpet ... rubbing alcohol. That should get it, then wash like you normally would. On Upholstery or Carpet - Again [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 16:03:41

Pet Stain Odour Removal

FREE Pet Stain & Odour Removal. We all love our pets be it a dog or cat I have had both and have loved every minute of pleasure they give ... . You know those brown stains that show when the carpet drys out, its damage done when cleaning up the spillage by using to much water. So how do you damage your carpet when cleaning up a pet accident [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 10:23:25

Eco-Friendly Dry Cleaner Hangers

It’s hard to believe but The Hanger Network can attribute the start of their company to a stain on a carpet. J.D ... that had been compiling in his closet from his local dry cleaner. After cleaning his closet J.D. began to walk ... once you had taken off that freshly cleaned dry cleaning garment. The prototype for the eco-friendly [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 03:45:29

WANTED !!

I am looking for someone to help me.  The following would be your job description. Meals - there needs to be 3 of these made per day ... , but LOTS of dirt (mud when wet).  You must be adept at stain removal, and occasional mending may [more...]

Date: 2008-07-16 01:44:35

Eco-Friendly Dry Cleaner Hangers

It’s hard to believe but The Hanger Network can attribute the start of their company to a stain on a carpet. J.D ... that had been compiling in his closet from his local dry cleaner. After cleaning his closet J.D. began to walk ... once you had taken off that freshly cleaned dry cleaning garment. The prototype for the eco-friendly [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 03:45:29

MomSelect sent me a Swag Bag from BlogHer

They had some extra Swag Bags and I was one of the lucky ones that got this big box in the mail from all sorts of sponsors from BlogHer ... , was a carpet cleaner called Premium Capture Carpet Cleaning System. It came with a spray ... , wets the markers, and it slowly drips this blue out the bottom right onto the carpet. The nice, clean [more...]

Date: 2008-08-16 20:35:05

Cleaning Delicate Carpet Surfaces Thoroughly

Cleaning Delicate Carpet Surfaces Thoroughly Posted By Chris Channing on @ 9:35 pm by Chris Channing We all know that white carpet stains, and doesn’t hide the stains very well. Its difficult to remove any sort of problems from carpet ... atrocious and needs a deep cleaning, a few simple steps can help heal your carpet woes. Carpet usually [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 21:35:32

Cleaning Your Tile

Cleaning Your Tile Filed under: Advice, Anything Goes, Home Improvement, Misc, ... and my sanity, she had me read the article, “Tile Grout Cleaning and Sealing.” It was a great article ... Women A friend of mine who is a cleaning lady for Orange County carpet cleaners recommended [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 20:53:54

Pet Stain Odour Removal

FREE Pet Stain & Odour Removal We all love our pets be it a dog or cat I have had both and have loved every minute of pleasure they give us ... . You know those brown stains that show when the carpet drys out, its damage done when cleaning up the spillage by using to much water. So how do you damage your carpet when cleaning up a pet [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 12:21:01

Sprayer

6"x4" oil on door skin. This pour guy was kidnapped from the house on my way out the back door ... nose. As you can probably tell from this bottle, we take the carpet bombing/take no prisoners approach to some of the cleaning in our abode. Whenever the question comes up, "What is that? — Honey [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 23:40:00

Win a BISSELL® PROdry™ Deep Cleaner

I just cleaned my carpet. In the middle of a busy Sunday afternoon. With my toddler and my six year old home. Yes, it was the easiest, fastest carpet cleaning experience you could imagine. I actually ... fast, and I can do it myself — sounds like a perfect carpet cleaning solution! And the BISSELL [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 12:00:04

Internet Tough Guy

Internet Tough Guy December 12, 2008 Posted by Jai Eugene in SEC Football. 2 comments (HT CRVol) ... had NO BUSINESS being on the field or at press conferences. I have NEVER seen any other spouse interjecting themself sic motherfucker into the business of coaching a college football team. Hold [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 19:30:06

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