The other day I discovered the new foam soap my kids are obsessed with was leaving rust stains on my white bath tub. I immediately grabbed our CLR, and, much to my chagrin, that stain didn't budge. Why would a cleaner with rust in its name not remove rust? Ugh. A quick google search gave me lots … [Read more...] about Getting rid of rust
Cleaning Tips
The germiest spots in your home and how to clean them
The Today Show shared some tips from experts about the germiest places in your home and how to clean them. Coffee reservoir Follow the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions for your specific coffee maker. A frequent recommendation is to add four cups of undiluted white vinegar to the reservoir, … [Read more...] about The germiest spots in your home and how to clean them
Non-Toxic Tips and Tricks for your Home
There are many every day items you already have in your home that you can use for unexpected purposes BAKING SODA Did you know baking soda is not just for baking, cleaning, and air freshening? It's great in gardens, too! Use baking soda to: -Kill weeds in walkways. Just pour it in the … [Read more...] about Non-Toxic Tips and Tricks for your Home
Cleaning With Kids
Easy Ways to Teach Your Kids to Clean Neat Freaks owner Amy Gibbs is a mom to four kids, with a 10 year age span between the two pairs. Amy’s mantra in parenting is that we’re not just raising kids, we’re raising future adults. She believes one of our roles as parents is to equip kids with all … [Read more...] about Cleaning With Kids
10 Paperwork Management & Identity Theft Tips
Is this what YOUR desk Looks like?? Neat Freaks is starting a series on organizing your personal paperwork and protecting yourself from identity theft. You'll find a few tips below to help. Paperwork Management Here’s a quick rule-of-thumb list on how long you should keep important … [Read more...] about 10 Paperwork Management & Identity Theft Tips
Time Saving Cleaning Tips for Busy Moms from the Neat Freaks
The Neat Freaks crew have a few house cleaning tips for busy parents #1--Shop sales and clearance items at your favorite stores all through the year to stock up on birthday presents, hostess gifts, etc. Whenever you see something great on sale--grab it! That way when the kids have a birthday party … [Read more...] about Time Saving Cleaning Tips for Busy Moms from the Neat Freaks