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December 21

Home Cleaning Hacks We Want To Try In 2020

This new year, make a resolution to keep your home spotless all the time!

For busy parents, cleaning hacks are always welcome, especially if these are quick, easy, and affordable to do! Below, let’s look back at some of the most memorable cleaning hacks we learned about in 2019 and want to start doing in the
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September 5

Rice Water as Cleaning Agent at Home

After reading this, we wonder is there anything rice water cannot do?

Cleaning the home can be a tough job, but nifty cleaning hacks can help make it much easier and more fun, especially if they are easy and affordable. One hack you probably haven’t heard of involves something you probably produce every single
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July 19

Safe Cleaning Products to Use While You’re Pregnant

Make sure you use products that won’t expose you and your unborn baby to harsh chemicals.

Doing household chores like cleaning the house while you are pregnant can be a real pain, not only because you are going through a lot physically but also because you are required to be much more discerning when it comes to choosing
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May 28

How to Clean

Most of these supplies and equipment can be cleaned using items you already have in your kitchen.

You may not always remember it, but even the tools you use to clean your home also need to be cleaned. And if we need to explain, well, take your mop as an example. If it isn’t cleaned regularly, it might just
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May 20

Cleaning With Soda or Soft Drinks

Just more proof that items in your kitchen can also be used for other purposes!

Nowadays, we continue to hear about how various pantry items can also be great for certain cleaning tasks in the home. Among these items are soft drinks, also known as everyone’s favorite refreshing beverages to drink on a hot day!Soft drinks are
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May 19

Cleaning Makes You Happy, Study Says

New studies have found that the act of cleaning can help us gain peace of mind and a sense of accomplishment.

Many of us don't look forward to cleaning the home, but studies have actually found that it can make us happier!Cleaning companies Mr. Clean and Clorox both commissioned studies that looked into the emotions associated with the act of cleaning. First, the
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March 26

Germs and Bacteria in Kitchen Sponges

Just how dirty do kitchen sponges get?!

How often do you replace your kitchen sponges? In a previously published article on SmartParenting.com.ph, a doctor suggested that you need to replace the kitchen sponge after a week or once it smells. The reason? Germs remain in the sponge even after
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March 24

How to Maintain the Home Even Without Househelp

Worried about the household chores you need to accomplish? Take a deep breath and relax.

Our kasambahay's help is enormus when it comes to keeping our homes clean and in order. So when they leave it can be overwhelming to think about cleaning the house, taking care of your little one, and a hundred more tasks you
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March 14

Water Storage at Home

We all need to do our part to help each other during this crisis.

It’s been almost a week since Manila Water announced their scheduled water interruptions in parts of Metro Manila and Rizal, and residents are really feeling the heat. Fights have reportedly erupted in places where people are lining up for rationed water, and
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March 10

How to Clean and Disinfect Germs in the Bathroom

It is said that this essential is may be dirtier than your toilet seat!

How many times do you brush your teeth? Experts say it’s a must to clean the teeth twice per day for two minutes. After every use, do you rinse your toothbrush correctly and do you keep it in the bathroom? We hope
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March 3

How to Clean Bathroom in 10 minutes

Believe it or not, you can do it in 10 minutes or less!

No one really looks forward to cleaning the bathroom. Aside from dealing with the funky smell, you also need to scrub the tiles thoroughly to avoid the buildup of mold and mildew. It doesn’t help that the bathroom gets easily cluttered, too!
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February 28

Mosquito Repellent Plants

You need to do more than just plant them outside your home

If you love plants, we’re sure you’re aware of plants that can help clean the air and green wonders that aid you in getting a good night’s sleep. Have you heard about plants that can repel mosquitoes?Several articles, including one published by
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February 24

How to Teach Kids Chores and Tidying Up at Home

Keeping the house organized can be frustrating – especially if toys are part of the equation! Here are ways to teach your toddler how to help keep it spic-and-span.

We had mentioned in a previously published article that the mess kids make is believed to be beneficial to their growth and development. It doesn’t just engage their senses, it also inspires them to be creative. But it doesn't mean your kids should not
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February 24

How to Get Rid of the Bad Smells in a House

We tend to overlook how scent contributes to the first impression our house makes on guests — or on us!

When it comes to making improvements around the home, we seldom think about scent and how it can contribute to the overall look and feel we’re going for. We tend to overlook how scent contributes to the first impression our house makes
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February 13

How to Avoid Bad Odors at Home

Because a beautiful house needs to smell good, too

“Ano ‘yung mabaho?” How many times have you stepped inside your house only to be greeted by a weird smell? Is it that kulob smell that’s taking over the space or a funky odor coming from the kitchen? It’s inevitable to encounter unpleasant
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January 31

How to Teach Toddlers the KonMari Method of Tidying Up

Christine Dychiao, a licensed KonMari consultant gives tips on tidying up and maintaining a home with kids.

The idea of a clean and organized home when you have young kids seems laughable. So parents comfort themselves with articles about how the mess kids make engages their senses (we're boosting how he learns!). But the clutter also offers you a teaching opportunity
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January 15

How Often Should You Clean Your Pillows?

News flash: Your pillows are filled with germs and bacteria

To keep the bedroom clean and relaxing, we make it a point to change and wash the bed sheets and pillowcases every other week (yes, you heard that right the ideal laundry frequency is every other week). Aside from regularly washing your
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January 7

How to Clean Kitchen Countertop and Other Surfaces in the House

Your kitchen countertop is one of the dirtiest surfaces at home

Keeping the home clean is not only important to make it look beautiful; it also does wonders in maintaining the health of those who live in it. Ensuring the cleanliness of every part of the home is even more imperative for those
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January 4

Japanese Cleaning Ritual Osoji: What You Need to Know

Start with a clean slate literally and figuratively.

To welcome the new year with a fresh start, many schedule a year-end cleaning session — throwing away clutter and finding space for things that matter. But not all of us get to do that (aminin!) and only find the time after
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January 1

How to Start New Year With a Clean and Organized House

Learn how to clean the home for the New Year with these helpful decluttering tips.

The mere thought of sorting through a year’s worth of accumulated belongings can leave us feeling exhausted. Let’s be honest, not a lot of people enjoy decluttering and organizing the home. We can’t blame them as this daunting task involves going through

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