http://www.cleanistry.com Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:49:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A few articles of note that are worth your time:  Marianne Rohrlich curates 25 gifts for under $25 in NYT Home & Garden.  Many are perfect for the tidy person in your life, including the Tokey dustpan and brush at Unica Home. And 'brought to you first by Clean+istry but who's ... http://www.cleanistry.com/2008/12/articles-of-note/ The vacuum is Clean+istry's favorite cleaning tool for the simple reason that it efficiently removes dust and dirt particles from the "Big Three"--floors, furniture and fiber. Previously, we've written of the unintended destructive properties of the canister vacuum.  Over the weekend we realized that the hose of a central vacuum system ... http://www.cleanistry.com/2008/12/tip-of-the-day-protect-corners-from-vacuum-hoses/ Thanksgiving is a time not only to reflect on all that is good but ALSO to tackle cleaning chores requiring extra consideration--say "leaf stains" on the concrete patio for instance. Prior to our final fall clean-up, wet leaves had stood long enough on our concrete-clad patio to produce a series of ... http://www.cleanistry.com/2008/12/leaf-stains/ Leaves don't stand a chance with these new additions.  First, the Worx Trivac Blower/Mulcher/Vacuum. And yes, it's as quiet as your razor ($105). And weighing in at $499, the Cub Cadet Chipper Shredder Vac. http://www.cleanistry.com/2008/12/leaves-dont-stand-a-chance/ In-home automatic composting turns out to be not so automatic after all. Read Dan Neil's attempt to use the NatureMill Pro Automatic Composter.  Takeaway:  unlike getting a new iPod, the automatic composter is far from being plug-n-play. read the article here http://www.cleanistry.com/2008/12/in-home-automatic-composting/ As the holiday feeding frenzy approaches, Clean+istry is taking a few days off, but not before helping you to plan for thanksgiving clean-up.  If you set your mind to it early, the process will not daunt.  We've updated last year's HUGELY popular post. You'll prepare a turkey and then you'll baste ... http://www.cleanistry.com/2008/11/plan-for-thanksgiving-clean-up/ Susan Fornoff (sfgate) interviews Dara Caponigro, co-author of Domino's new "Domino: The Book of Decorating" and lists five tips to help guests feel welcome...just in time for Thanksgiving. Two of the five tips land near and dear to Clean+istry's heart: "Cleanliness is holiness. Cleanliness is more important than a beautiful room, whether ... http://www.cleanistry.com/2008/11/five-tips-to-help-guests-feel-welcome/ 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 ... http://www.cleanistry.com/2008/11/5-essential-cleaning-items-for-the-holidays/ If you ever wondered where unused newspapers go to die, meet doily news. Recyclable coasters, made from unused newspaper. Maybe not your favorite coasters, but good for a conversation starter.  A set of 100 for $16 from Charles and Marie. Ingenious! http://www.cleanistry.com/2008/11/doily-news/ If your are seeking an alternative to the mattress as a place to stash your cash, you might consider furniture that doubles as storage.  According to the LA Times, furniture that does more than meets the eye remains high in demand. The Replay storage ottoman, from EQ3 is cute and comes ... http://www.cleanistry.com/2008/11/furniture-that-doubles-as-storage/