Cleaning – Page 2 – A Real Life Housewife

Fillable & Printable January Cleaning Calendar

by Alyssa

Take a little looksy at my cleaning calendar for January: I know the month technically began 3 days ago, but I have been in vacation mode as Mr. Christensen’s holiday …

How to Surface Wash Stuffed Animals in the Washing Machine

by Alyssa

Since they’re often a child’s best friend, they start to get a little grimy after a while. In these cases, it’s up to us, as parents, to make sure our …

7 Spring Cleaning Tips in the Kitchen

by Alyssa

We kicked this past weekend off with the announcement for a BIG Spring Cleaning Challenge! If you missed the details or need a refresher, check out this post and join in! There are some awesome prizes up for grabs, including a customized closet organization system valued at $1000!! You can enter the challenge below!

How to Clean Stainless Steel without Harsh Chemicals or Products

by Alyssa

Stainless steel, so shiny and beautiful when clean! But if you own big appliances made of this elegant material, you know they are prone to show even the softest of …

How to Clean Window Tracks (Using Power Toothbrush)

by Alyssa

Use electric toothbrush for-cleaning window tracks

An old power toothbrush has recently made it’s way onto my list of highly recommended cleaning tools! Toothbrushes are the perfect cleaning companion for tight areas that are otherwise unreachable! …

A Look at Bar Keepers Friend (General Purpose Cleaner)

by Alyssa

I’d been meaning to look into this Bar Keepers Friend stuff ever since Anonymous commented back in June on my post about cleaning my stainless steel toaster with Cream of Tartar. Several …

Tip: How to Clean Your Computer Screen and Keyboard

by Alyssa

When it comes to cleaning the exterior of your computer, there are not a lot of options. You can purchase special wipes that will do the job, or I’ve heard of using rubbing alcohol. But why waste your money or risk damaging your computer when a soft, lint free cloth and a little water will do the trick?

How to Unclog Bathtub Drain Full of Hair

by Alyssa

It’s annoying to notice that the water in your shower is adding up around your feet or to have to wait unnecessarily long for a bath to drain. When it …

Cleaning Toys with an All-Natural Disinfectant Rinse

by Alyssa

Although Jayna is far past the stage of putting toys in her mouth, I still feel the need to keep them clean and germ-free. This morning she wanted to play outside so I decided to turn the chore of washing toys into a fun water activity! We played and cleaned simultaneously – win, win!

Cleaning Tip: How to Remove Grease from Kitchen Appliances

by Alyssa

See how I use a magic eraser to clean those greasy splatters off of appliances.