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The best way to clean—the zen way

Here are few tips to keep in mind if you're new to Zen-inspired cleaning: Harmonize your body and mind: "Treat cleaning as a ...
The methods, practices, and routines for getting a clean home seem endless—and, truth be told, I’ve tried plenty of them. My regular cleaning routine tends to be a compilation of just about every ...
The simplest method involves boiling a pot of water in the oven and steaming the interior for 30 minutes.
Cleaning your stovetop can be an annoying chore. If used correctly, a steam cleaner can actually be a more effective way to ...
Whether you're grabbing 30 seconds to wipe down a countertop, five minutes to sweep the floor, or an hour to deep-clean your bathroom, the way you do it and the methods you use to clean your home can ...
The method: Sprinkle 1 cup of baking soda around the bottom of the inside of your dishwasher and rinse on a hot water cycle.
Whether you were hosting Christmas or cooking for a family dinner, there's bound to be some grease and grime built up in your oven after all the cooking. Here's how to clean it ...
This past year, I implemented a cleaning method that helped me get more done with less stress than ever, and it's all about putting yourself on a timer and sticking to it.
With so much on our plates, that last this anyone wants to do is spend an endless amount of time cleaning our homes. As the "to-do list" grows, cleaning up falls further and further down in priority.
There are a ton of cleaning techniques out there and while they have some commonalities, they're all their own thing—which is important. When you're cleaning your home and endeavoring to keep it clean ...