Cosmetics get spilled all of the time and frequently they end up on your clothing and bedding and sometimes they spill inside of your purse. Unfortunately there is no all purpose remover when this happens. However, I do have a few tips that just might remove a couple of those stains.
For a nail polish stain on fabric, hold a white absorbent pad beneath the stain under the fabric and dab the stain with non-oily nail polish remover.
For mascara on clothes, spray a liquid stain remover on the stain. If any marks remain, allow it to dry and apply a solution …read more

Here another idea to add to your New Year resolution or goal list. We all know how easy it is to let things pile up, right?  Let’s start out this year by putting storage solutions in place now. I have a few very unique and cool ideas for making your kitchen “clutter free.”
When arranging your kitchen cabinets try something new. All of the cookware should have an assigned place to make it easier to put you hand on when needed. Put all frying pans together, all 2 and 3 quart pans together and all of your pasta/stew pots together.
Don’t stack …read more

Here are some last minute tips to get your house in order before the holidays get here. I know, you thought that doing all of that cleaning and straighten up last week was going to last past the holiday, but you really know that isn’t so.
Here are a few last minute tips to have your home looking tip top in no time.
If you don’t have a cleaning supply caddy, then invest in one. Keep all of your supplies together and include an all purpose cleaner, a glass cleaner, a dust cloth and a roll of paper towels.
To keep things smelling …read more

I don’t know about you, but I hate to clean my oven. I am always trying new homemade concoctions to do the job since I hate the smell of commercial oven cleaners. In my opinion, they smell so bad that whatever they are made from can’t be good for you. So, here are a few ideas that I have tried and them seem to work.
The first process calls for a mixture of baking soda, water and dish detergent. Fill a spray bottle with water, spray the entire oven and sprinkle with plenty of baking soda. Let this sit over night …read more

While you are taking steps to clean up and get organized keep in mind that one man’s junk may be another man’s jewels, so to speak.  When I clean out a closet I always look for things that I can donate to others.
For instance, Animal shelters very often need used blankets, towels and sheets. They use these items to create a soft sleeping surface or for cleaning up messes and for bathing the strays they help.
Women’s shelters can always use women’s and children’s attire, toys, books, etc. If you have it to spare, why not buy some disposable diapers and …read more

I was just reading about Dawn dishwashing liquid. It has so many uses it had my head spinning. My daughter emailed me a list of the things that you can do with Dawn dish liquid. I don’t know if they are all true, but we do know that it has been used on wildlife birds to clean them up when they are exposed to oil spills.
It has also been used as a repellent for fleas. After removing the fleas from your pet with a fine toothed comb, you should drop any fleas that you removed into a solution of Dawn …read more

I don’t know if I should admit to this or not, but when I first got married I had a regular porcelain tub and could get any stain out of it with an abrasive cleanser. Not so with the newer fiberglass tubs. The worst marks in my tub were made from a non-skid sticker. I think if was a butterfly or something like that. Rust has also been a problem.
Anyway, I have come across a few things that seem to take the stains out and I thought I would share them with you. Please let me know through the comments …read more

If you are thinking about installing hardwood floors in you home, how you treat that floor is important. Wood is a natural decorating element and looks beautiful when cared for the right way. Here are a few tips for cleaning and caring for hardwood floors.
Have an area rug at all entries to the room to catch any dirt or pebbles that may be tracked in. Place rugs or mats in areas where there are chances of spilled or splashed water, like in front of the kitchen sink.
Sweep your floors often with a good quality, fine bristle broom. Vacuum the floor …read more

One sure fire way to make sure that things get done on time is to make up a household schedule or calendar. As wives and mothers, and sometimes single mothers, we don’t always have time to do everything that needs to be done in a single day. So, make the most of the time you have and start to delegate the work to other members of the family.
Make a list of weekly chores that will keep your home clean and organized. Set certain days for specific chores. For example, make Monday laundry day, Tuesday ironing day and Wednesday the day …read more

I think I have already covered how to set and decorate  your holiday table in my “Preparing for Thanksgiving” post. Also, you can check out my post “Your Holiday Table”  at Home & Living here at Blisstree.com.
Today I want to deal with all of the mess and stain that you know you will have after the feast. I know my table is always a mess after a big dinner. I would like to share with you some sure fire ways to help with your clean up.
Removing nasty stains is a big job. To remove cranberry sauce or wine stains simply …read more