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Changing your sheets weekly and regularly washing pillows, blankets, and other bedding are important steps in the battle against dust and allergens in the bedroom, but there’s more you can do. It’s also helpful to keep your mattress and box spring clean and odor-free. If you haven’t thought about cleaning your mattress lately, think about this: You probably spend at least six or seven hours there every night. That’s a long time to be somewhere that’s not as clean as it could be. Follow these tips every few months and you’ll rest easier knowing your bed is extra fresh. [Read this article]

Source: lifestyle.msn.com

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Garages tend to become dumps for just about everything. Because they’re such big open spaces, they’re easy targets for that suitcase that won’t fit in the closet, the rollerblades your daughter doesn’t want to give away yet, and anything else that doesn’t have a set place. This article shares 6 tips to help you clean your way to a neat and organized garage — where you may even have room to park the car! [Read this article]

Source: www.foxnews.com

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If you feel like you are facing some major roadblocks to a clean closet, we might just be able to help! Whether you have too much stuff or just a terrible setup, your wardrobe—as well as your entire bedroom—is likely suffering the clutter consequences. But all hope is not lost! By tackling your specific conundrum, you can zero in on a quick and easy solution. Read on for expert advice, from suggestions for better lighting to tips on easy maintenance. [Read this article]

Source: www.womansday.com

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Curb Paper Clutter at Home

December 15, 2011

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Has paper clutter taken over your home? Each of us has our own unique, quirky system for handling the daily onslaught of incoming mail and papers, and most of us fall into one of two categories: piler, if your instinct is to put papers in stacks with similar papers—which is why you have little piles all over the house. And filer, if you like to store paper out of sight, in folders you’ve probably labeled and neatly arranged in filing cabinets. Here’s how to streamline your system and get out from under the pileup. [Read this article]

Source: www.womansday.com

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12-Week Decluttering Plan

December 13, 2011

ShareThe more mountainous those piles of mail become and the more crowded your countertops get, the more exhausting decluttering your home can seem. But if you divide it into pieces, it won’t be nearly as daunting. Here, your weekly outline for a clutter-free home—minus all the hassle. [Read this article] Source: www.womansday.com

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12 Tips for an Organized Desk

November 22, 2011

ShareIf you feel like you’ve got a mountain of “stuff” in front of you, you may need some help to create an organized desk. As the year winds to a close and tax time is around the corner, you may start wondering where your invoices, receipts and other essentials items are hiding. By organizing your [...]

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10 Steps to Making your Mudroom Perfect

November 3, 2011

ShareDuring the months when the world is wet and muddy, you may begin to wish that you had a mudroom. This is a room in the house (or even just a section of a room) that serves as a connection between the messy outside world and the wonderful clean coziness of your home. This special [...]

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Creating a Recycling Center at Home

October 18, 2011

ShareHave you ever thought about creating a recycling center at home? On average, Americans recycle less than a third of our waste. If we doubled our efforts and recycled 60 percent, we’d save 35 million barrels of oil a year. The best way to get your whole family involved in the recycling effort is to [...]

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