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: [...]
Finally, it’s the eagerly anticipated Clean+istry Gift Guide 2008. For the tidy (or not so) in your life.
Who could resist the Normann Washing up Bowl? It is multifunctional art with a million applications. $75 at MoMAstore
The soap-brush by Menu of Denmark and designed by Jacob Munk is not only highly functional and earth-friendly, but it [...]
While shopping (you remember how to do that, don’t you?) for Thanksgiving, keep these 5 essential cleaning items for the holidays close by. Yes, we can all pick up an extra bottle of liquid dish washing detergent, but some things can slip our minds.
First, have tons of extra kitchen towels on hand. The Organic Flour [...]
keru keru confronts drips on countertops head on.
Pour frequently used liquids into the container…
Flick your wrist and apply liquids to your food preparation. No spoons or measuring cups lying on your countertop covered in vinegar or olive oil. No spills to wipe.
Made of glass and silicone, they are dishwasher friendly. In Soy Brown, Chili Red, [...]
Utensil pot clips just in time for Thanksgiving, one of the drippiest holidays of the year.
Stainless steel and silicone; heat resistant to 600°F. Dishwasher safe. 2″ x 1½” x 3″. In red, yellow, blue, green, black and….pink.
price $7 at surlatable.com
The new Chilewich Dot collection is a departure from the long admired yet expected Chilewich woven product. Instead, Dots is pressed vinyl, using a pattern that allows your tabletop to peek through. Literally.
You need to see this to appreciate it completely. At first glance (and touch), the vinyl has a distinct lace-like appearance. What you [...]
We’re all feeling a little, how do you say, pinched this week. Correct? Just as our financial markets need a bit of confidence, so do we. Clean+istry will guide you through a few basics of DIY cleaning solutions. But first, you must purchase the ingredients. We don’t expect you to manufacture your own cleaning supplies [...]
We keep intending to link to remodelista’s SUPERIOR post reviewing a smashing list of kitchen sink accessories.
As illustrated by the Fog Linen Cloth, above, if your kitchen is open for all to see, finding tools for scrubbing, drying, draining and cleaning that are functional, responsible and aesethetically sensitive is a challenge.
The curators at remodelista have [...]
Clean+istry can no longer keep Clipper Mill Pop-Up Sponges to ourselves.
Several weeks ago on our well documented trip to Conran, a sales representative noticed our package of 10 pop-up sponges for $6.00 by Clipper Mill and remarked that it was her favorite item in the store.
That’s quite a statement considering Conran’s inventory of VIPP bathroom [...]
Hurricane Ike blasted Galveston on Saturday and Hurricanes Lehman, Merill Lynch and AIG are pounding Wall Street and Main Street today.
In response, Clean+istry found itself washing a plate for about a minute while staring into space. The kitchen counter top received a three step clean-up after dinner (wet wipe/soap wipe/Method Daily Granite wipe). We elected [...]