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Basic Cleaning Kit
Any stain or spill can be
tackled, any cleaning dilemma overcome with a basic
cleaning kit, here's what you need...
Clean Awkward Spaces
Tight and awkward spaces can
be hard to clean. Don't get frustrated. Here are some
ideas...
Clean Painted Cabinets
If your painted cabinets can
use a good cleaning, I have some advice for you...
Clean Up in Minutes
Can you have a clean home
and have time for your family? Of course, I have a list to
keep your home clean and your sanity in check...
Cleaning Painted Woodwork
Dirty fingerprints on your
painted woodwork? Here's how to clean and protect it in no
time at all...
Cleaning Porcelain & Alabaster
Porcelain and alabaster are
precious surfaces that can be found in many homes. But,
they can be hard to keep clean. I have some easy ideas to
help...
Cleaning with T-S-P
If you thought t-s-p only
stood for teaspoon, I have some news for you. T-s-p is a
great cleanser that can really help you out...
Clever Cleaning
Look around your home for
tools to help you clean in ways that you hadn't thought
of...
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First step, a cleaner. I use a quarter cup of white
vinegar to a gallon of warm water. Pour it into a spray
bottle and you're good to go! This mixture is great for
cleaning painted and stained wood. 
My favorite cleaning tool for cleaning woodworking is a
fuzzy carwash mitt. It covers wide areas and you can use
your fingers to push it into corners and crevices. You can
also use a paint brush or a baby hair brush as a cleaning
tool. The paint brush will work especially well when
you're cleaning moldings above your head. 
If you're worried about getting your surrounding walls
wet, use one of my painting tricks. Hold a squeegee in
place at the edge of the woodwork to protect the wall. 
If you have some stubborn scuffs and stains, simply spread
some white toothpaste onto an old soft toothbrush, scrub
them out of the wall and then follow up with a good
cleaning. You can also use some baking soda on a damp
cloth.