magicelixer

The Science of Vinegar

Cleaning with vinegar: why it works You may have noticed that my cleaning tricks frequently have you steering your shopping cart away from the bleach and aiming a little closer to the salad dressing. If this sounds familiar, you know all about my favorite not-so-secret cleaning ingredient — vinegar! I’ve written a lot about what…

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How to Keep a Cleaner Bathroom, With Less Effort

Of all the rooms in your home, the bathroom and kitchen are probably the most important ones to keep clean, right? Of course, they’re also the most challenging. Even those of us who enjoy cleaning can grow very tired of keeping up with it all. For me, keeping up with bathrooms is especially daunting. There…

ohnoaspill

Dinner Party Cleaning Tips

How do you beat the February blues? Throw a dinner party to lift everyone’s spirits. But with every great party come the four D’s every CleanGeek dreads – drips, drops, dings and real doozies of some stains. Accidents happen. Coasters aren’t used. Wine spills on the carpet or it drips down the bottle staining your…

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Smart Ways to Clean Your Tech Devices

Smartphones and tablets can be a breeding ground for germs and bacteria. This week I’ll be showing you how to clean your most prized possession while keeping it safe from water damage or harmful cleaning products. Before jumping into cleaning techniques, let’s talk about how often you should be cleaning your smartphone. Clean Geeks like…