The Redecker Radiator Brush is far more than a radiator brush.
We don’t actually have radiators. But we DO have air circulating intake fronts with a rather small, difficult-to-clean grid pattern about 1/2 inch thick. And we DO have a sofa with narrowly lined wooden slats, making them a dusting challenge. And we DO have a [...]
For some time now, Clean+istry has wondered why its readers have been so vocally absent, leaving few, if any, comments about our posts. After all, we take our imperious positions on issues of cleanliness seriously. They are designed in part to provoke outrageous agreement or mild protest. For instance, we felt that this week’s earlier [...]
Some days writing about issues related to cleaning and maintenance feel rather trivial when so many people are faced with clean-up on such a massive scale. Clean+istry’s thoughts are with our many friends in our native Texas who are tasked with pulling lives, businesses and homes back together after the storm named Ike.
We wish only [...]
A very wise child once said, “everyone DESERVES a vacation, but not everyone GETS a vacation.” Clean+istry is getting a vacation.
The summer is winding down and Clean+istry has a need to feel sand between the toes (which of course we will promptly brush off before entering the house) and to take a dip in the [...]
As promised on Wednesday, more Bob Vila secrets for easy-to-clean kitchens and baths today (eventually available in their entirety on BottomLineSecrets.com). See Wednesday’s part 1
Countertops. Solid surface (such as Corian), engineered quartz (Silestone) or granite…yes. Marble, limestone, slate, soapstone…nada. Likewise, no to butcher-block, unless it is a removable insert that [...]
Bov Vila reveals secrets to easy-upkeep for kitchens and baths in the September 1 Bottom Line (and eventually available via BottomLineSecrets.com. While “easy” is never a Clean+istry requisite, these are worthy guidelines to consider. We’ve added editorial where necessary.
Favor a contemporary look over traditional. Raised panels cornices and embellishments that increase surfaces are [...]
Finding a comprehensive (and concise) carpet cleaning guide is elusive. Yet, Clean+istry has found one. Word-for-word, Marie S. Hammer’s tome (via The Natural Handyman) to floor fiber maintenance should be on your home care must-read list (you have one of those, correct?).
The article covers all of the major issues: Regular Care (schedule, a [...]
Guess what, the Electrolux Kitchen Stars event, celebrating Electrolux’s 90th birthday, is going global!
Previously we had announced that one’s kitchen must be located somewhere in the European union as a prerequisite to entry. But now we can ALL join in the fun. The only things necessary to apply are: a) an Electrolux appliance (located in [...]
ASKO, the Scandinavian appliance maker, wants your laundry room to be as beautiful as the kitchen. And we think they’ve done such a great job that you will be tempted to park a Barcelona Chair in front of the washer/dryer.
We love a good cleaning story and this is one that particularly inspires. ASKO [...]
People bond with pressure washers. This is difficult to understand until you own one.
We bought the Karcher K 3.67 M. Powered by electricity, it delivers 1750 pounds of water per square inch (psi)–check out spring cleaning: pressure washers. The unit was fairly easy to assemble in spite of vague/poorly translated instructions. Simple assembly is critical because the [...]