Maid In America

 I recently had a customer ask me what process could be done to deep clean a garbage disposal. I don't personally have a disposal in my home (where I've lived for almost 16 years), and I don't deep clean disposals as part of a regular cleaning. I do add vinegar to everyone's disposal when I clean, and I know that does help cut down on odors, but I decided it was time to take a closer look at what steps could be taken to deep clean a garbage disposal that really needs it. So, Janet, this one's for you! Most disposals I've seen look like the one here on the left. No wonder we're left with stinky kitchens even after a good deep cleaning! Your disposal needs a deep clean every 1-2 months as well, or you'll end up with a breeding ground for bacteria and mold. Small pieces of food can get stuck in the splash guard or grinding chamber and eventually decay. Grease and stringy vegetables can leave behind a slimy substance that the disposal can't pulverize, an...

 I got my dog Daisy about 5 years ago when my daughter left for the Army. Daisy was rescued by my daughter from an abusive home, and at the time I was only supposed to be dog-sitting for a few days until her boyfriend could pick Daisy up. Circumstances changed, and now, 5 years later, I have this amazing dog named Daisy who I can't imagine living without. Ever since I brought Daisy home, one of my primary goals has been to keep her diet as organic, chemical free, and healthy as possible. Of all dog breeds, pit bull breeds in particular have extremely sensitive skin and are prone to allergies.  Yes, this has led to some challenges, and is considerably more expensive than if I didn't have these concerns. I have learned in my research and in my years of dog ownership that I am far from the only dog owner who wants to give my furry companion a better quality of life. One of the primary keys to this is eliminating as many chemicals from your dog's environment as possible. Though...

 To kick things off, here's a compilation of some of my favorite quick and easy cleaning tips and tricks to make cleaning up after your family easier: Toothpaste has many uses other than the obvious brushing our teeth, and I'll get into a comprehensive list in another post. I'm including one useful hack here that moms of small children are likely to find especially helpful: Keep in mind that with this next tip, you need to follow the exact instructions. According to plumbers, using the citrus rinds alone will leave acid behind in your pipes, which will cause costly damage over time. If you choose to use this hack, you must be sure to put an ample amount of ice cubes in the disposal with the citrus rinds and make sure the water is running at the same time. It will definitely be noisy, but there will be no damage done to your disposal or pipes. Clean hair brushes are better for your clean hair than brushes filled with leftover gel, hairspray, and other products. You can use t...