At Clean+istry we are firm believers that prevention is the best approach to cleaning and maintenance. Therefore, we spend a fair amount of time covering tabletop protection and thus, our obsession with the coaster.
Anything modern-twist makes us weak in the knees.
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The new chilewich dot collection is great, particularly if [...]
Not to put a damper on your holidays, but Clean+istry was way in front of the current economic catastrophe with recession cleaning tips. Even though 2009 looks to be a frugal year, there is no reason it should not remain clean.
weekend task: recession shopping guide
recession cleaning part 1: pH neutral dishwashing detergent
recession cleaning part 2: [...]
The pressure washer is our favorite new cleaning tool of the year. We had no idea how much we needed one until…
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leaf stains
Just in time for the holidays, Real Simple online has introduced a new, interative guide to common stains and how to remove them. Stains are organized as follows:
Arts & Crafts
Beauty & Health
Home & Nature
Sauce & Condiment
Drink & Dessert
Simply click on the stain and steps for removing them appear. The guidelines look a bit “sponsor” driven, [...]
What would vacuums be without vacuum attachments? What would vacuums or vacuum attachments be without tips for using them? Our favorite attachment for the year was the Miele CarClean Set Plus. The turbo head does double duty when cleaning upholstery indoors.
The soft vacuum hose sock has answered the question: how do I use my central [...]
We spent considerable time with vacuums in 2008 because the vacuum may be the most important household cleaning appliance EVER created. Nothing does so much to eliminate the dust and grim that will attack your furniture and floors.
raycop antibacterial vac (pictured above)
electrolux underbed bagged vacuum cleaner
iRobot, pet series
vroom
consumer reports rates top vacuums
electrolux EnviroVac
the first green [...]
Storing wood indoors is tricky. It needs to be 1) accessible to the fireplace, b) off the floor (unlike the example below) c) out of the way and d) attractively positioned. Too few of US think about this in the construction process.
The next three pictures come from Remodelista’s Minimalist Fireplace Roundup.
Georgica Road House, Deborah Berke [...]
A few last minute gifts that are slyly clean-related and recommended by top designers in today’s new york times.
From Alexa Hampton (daughter of the late Mark)…
Monogrammed Lucite Tray, $120 at dabneyleeathome.com.
From Deborah Needleman, editor of Domino Magazine…
Blackboard Oilcloth. $15/yard at bellocchio.com.
From Sheila Bridges, host of “Sheila Bridges: Designer Living” on Fine Living Channel…
Wood Tray printed [...]
What is felt? Felt is a mass of wool. Rather than being woven, it is pressed and manipulated using hot water and steam to create a strong, smooth, light, extremely water-resistant natural fabric. The same basic technique has been employed for generations.
According to the Southeastern Felt Supply Co…”Wool becomes felt when it is subjected to [...]
Painting is a messy chore and that’s why people avoid doing it…even small jobs. Have you ever attempted to clean the paint from a roller? How about removing it from the handle? We didn’t think so.
Enter Zibra, the maker of a series of tools that promises to mitigate painting mess. From the Air Glide that [...]