Episode 8: Wax On, Wax Off
/Has the coming of spring left you with an inexplicable urge to clean and organize? In this episode of Hang Your Hat I will give you some insight on why that might be, and what you should do about it. I also talk about how not to kill yourself with cleaning supplies, and a couple of the more helpful cleaning hacks I found during my research for the show.
Sources:
- http://www.dummies.com/home-garden/home-improvement/cleaning-stain-removal/how-to-incorporate-effective-cleaning-techniques/
- http://www.dummies.com/home-garden/home-improvement/cleaning-stain-removal/how-to-make-bathroom-cleaning-easier/
- http://www.dummies.com/home-garden/home-improvement/cleaning-stain-removal/how-to-make-a-day-of-cleaning/
- http://www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/cleaning/cleaning-techniques
- http://www.thekitchn.com/10-ways-to-clean-your-kitchen-less-often-and-enjoy-it-way-more-195852
- http://www.wikihow.com/Reduce-Dust-in-Your-House
- http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/interior-projects/how-to/g1238/15-secrets-to-cleaning-your-home-in-half-the-time/
- https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/15-remarkably-easy-ways-to-create-a-dust-free-home-47177/all-natural-cleaners
- http://www.allyou.com/budget-home/organizing-cleaning/clean-smarter
- http://www.bhg.com/homekeeping/house-cleaning/tips/clean-smarter-not-harder/
- http://www.livingonadime.com/clean-smarter-harder/
- http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/work-smarter-not-harder-our-best-cleaning-tips-strategies-advice-225562
- http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-keep-your-home-looking-clean-longer-224935
- https://www.simplemost.com/19-simple-ways-keep-house-cleaner-longer/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_cleaning
- http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/household-hints-tips/cleaning-organizing/spring-clean-in-spring2.htm
- http://mentalfloss.com/article/78273/get-swept-away-these-8-facts-about-spring-cleaning
- http://www.housekeepingchannel.com/a_767-Soaps_Vs._Detergents
- https://www.thisoldhouse.com/how-to/how-to-clean-windows-pro
- https://www.bobvila.com/articles/how-to-clean-windows/
- http://www.marthastewart.com/265525/washing-windows
- http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-remove-pet-hair-everywhere-from-furniture-floors-and-more-199660
- http://www.thriftyandchic.com/2011/12/best-way-to-de-hair-your-couch.html
- https://brightnest.com/todos/use-a-rubber-glove-to-remove-pet-hair
- http://www.tishflooring.com/2014/01/can-vacuum-carpet-much/
- http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/11/12/how-to-clean-carpet_n_6135402.html
- http://reliable-carpet-cleaning.com/how-often-should-i-vacuum/
- http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/cleaning/tips/a20505/dont-use-vinegar-cleaning/
- https://www.tcnatile.com/faqs/39-grout.html#faq37
- http://www.healthyhomecleaning.com/truth-about-cleaning-with-bleach/
- https://www.thespruce.com/is-bleach-a-great-choice-as-a-cleaner-1900778
- http://chemistry.about.com/od/toxicchemicals/a/Mixing-Bleach-And-Ammonia.htm
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bleach
- http://www.compoundchem.com/2014/07/06/sodium-hypochlorite-bleach-swimming-pools-cleaning-products/
- http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/13/your-money/13shortcuts.html?ref=general&src=me&_r=0
- http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/reviewedcom/2016/11/03/why-your-washing-machine-smells-and-how-clean/93252222/
- http://www.horizonservicesinc.com/reference/tips-articles/plumbing-drain-cleaning-garbage-disposal-dos-donts
Update 10/20/2017:
Since creating this show Smartvacuums.co.uk published a great article on pet hair removal. They go into detail on the removal of pet hair from multiple surfaces both inside and outside the home. If you have a pet hair problem and are in need of a solution you should check it out.
http://www.smartvacuums.co.uk/guide-removing-pet-hair-from-your-home/