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Daily Habits for a Clean and Organised Work Desk!

Day 1 is the easiest; your desk is clean, perfectly set-up, and everything you need is right where it should be (for a productive day at work)! When day 2 rolls around, you’ll probably have some papers on your desk that need a look through, a pen or two might be left out of place, and the trash can will require to be emptied out. By day 3, it’s safe to say that you’ll need to come up with some sort of routine that will keep your desk clean and organised at work!

One of the reasons why a work desk is easily messed up is because many individuals

Toothpaste + Cleaning = A Match Made in Heaven!

Think about it; toothpaste does such a fine job at cleaning our teeth and gums, so why stop there? It’s obviously a non-toxic substance with specially formulated ingredients that come together to create an awesome ‘cleaning’ agent for your home!

While you might think that using toothpaste as a cleaner isn’t exactly economical, consider the price of regular types that don’t contain extra ‘whiteners’, ‘tartar controllers’ and such. These are pretty cheap and, more importantly, you don’t need to use much! An entire large tube can be used to clean various household items for weeks before it’s over. All you need to do is look for a toothpaste with mild

Keep Your Chrome Bathroom Fittings Clean and Rust-Free!

Is your clean bathroom being dragged down by dirty chrome fittings? Do the ugly stains remain even after you attempt to banish them? Well, there’s a logical explanation for that! When compared to other types of metal fittings, chrome is trickier to clean because it is easily scratched. This means an efficient and safe clean of your chrome bathroom fittings will require an appropriate cleaning solution and the right tools and techniques.

So, before you think of replacing your chrome bathroom fittings with easy-to-clean, stainless steel ones, take a look at Simply Maid’s simple guide to keeping chrome clean and rust-free!

Step One: Concoct the Perfect Cleaner!

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Step-by-Step Guide: How to Clean Your Toilet (Inside and Outside!)

Yes, cleaning your toilet is a dirty job; however, not cleaning it is even worse! It’s highly unsanitary and rather nasty to look at, let alone use. On the other hand, even a toilet that ‘appears’ clean may have bacteria present in and around it; hence, regular cleaning is a must! Whether you choose to clean your toilet on a daily basis or include in your bathroom cleaning routine, there are simple measures that you can take to keep it sanitary which is truly what matters most!

So, what’s the most effective way to clean/sanitise a toilet and maintain that level of cleanliness and hygiene? Well, we’ve got all

5 Unsanitary Things That You Overlook When Cleaning

You can’t go about cleaning every single thing in your home on a regular basis; that’s what spring cleaning is for. Having said that, there are some things that shouldn’t be overlooked when cleaning but unintentionally (or intentionally) are; that’s what this article is for!

Most of us neglect cleaning certain things around the house because we want to ‘power through’ household chores and have more time to kick back and relax. Then there’s the minority that perhaps, don’t realise the importance of cleaning these frequently used items. Well, whichever group you belong to, it’s time to make some changes! Here are five, unsanitary things in your home that need

5 Reasons Why Homeowners Neglect House Cleaning

How do we have enough time to scroll through endless social media posts but never enough time to clean? That’s because when it comes to household chores, we make every possible excuse to avoid it! “I don’t have time”; “it’s not that dirty”; we’re either making excuses or in denial! The truth, however, is that most of us dislike cleaning and fall into habits that keep us from doing it.

The problem here is that a clean and neat home is necessary for a large number of reasons. Living in a dirty or messy home can affect your physical and mental health in more ways than one. So with that

Spruce Up Your Patio in the Simplest Ways!

A patio that isn’t cleaned and maintained regularly, quickly turns into a dirty, drab looking outdoor space. With dust everywhere and dried up leaves in the corner, the lack of motivation to spruce up your patio, coupled with budget concerns, sees this once vibrant, outdoor area slowly depreciate before your very eyes. But what if we told you that you could revamp your patio with just a few, simple measures?Spruce Up Your Patio in the Simplest Ways!

That’s correct; you don’t need a big budget or major changes to breathe new life into an old, shabby patio. With Simply Maid’s inexpensive, easy-to-incorporate ideas, you’ll be spending a lot more time

Things to Consider When You Move in Together

After deciding to move in with your partner, you are probably drowning in to-do lists and spending countless hours on Pinterest planning the design of your future home. While you are in the midst of being inspired by online influencers and packing up your belongings, you may have a few questions coming to mind about moving in with your partner for the first time, and the challenges it may bring. It’s completely natural to have a few reservations about sharing a space with your partner and taking your relationship to a new level, but here are a few tips that will put you at ease and boost your confidence as …

Cleaning with Teens: It Doesn’t Have to Be a Struggle!

Each phase of parenthood comes with its own set of challenges. Perhaps, the adolescent/teenage years are one of the tougher ones because your kids are at an age where they want to be more independent, make their own decisions and live a little rebelliously! Apart from this, face it, teens would much rather spend hours in front of a screen than to spare 10 minutes of their time to clean!

Yes, it’s difficult to get your teenage children to ‘want’ to clean; however, it’s important that they do it anyway. Particularly when it comes to bedrooms, no teen should be allowed to live like there’s been a tornado in their

Six Simple Decorating Ideas for Your New House!

Decorating a new house almost feels like painting a brand new picture on a fresh canvas. It’s sort of like a second chance for you to create the home interiors of your dreams! But you know what the best part is? It doesn’t take lavish, expensive ideas to create beautiful home interiors; even the smallest details can enhance their overall appearance in a big way!

For many of you, using old furniture, lamps, art pieces and other decorative items from your previous home may have you thinking that there isn’t much you can do to change up your new interiors; however, there is always room to incorporate new, visually appealing …