Have you noticed I’m re-launching my blog with a new name?
Yes. (You’re thinking… I’m here aren’t I!?!????)
Touche.
Now that you know were we are AND have liked the new FB Page, the LEAST I can do, is offer a week of rad giveaways. Don’t you think?
Let’s start with cleaning.
I know, cleaning isn’t the most glamorous thing in the world. But it’s necessary. AND Small Things, like cleaning, can make a Big difference.
Let me tell you about a product I love…
In case you didn’t want to watch the 1 minute video this is what I talk about: I have a lot of wood floors and I like the Bona Cleaning System. You want to win it and if you don’t then you should buy it!
A few neat things about Bona (besides that it works really well):
- It’s used in the Nike Worldwide Headquarters, Westminster Cathedral and countless museums all over the world.
- Bona has been around since 1919… am I the only one who likes companies who have been around forever?
- They have all sorts of products but I like the Laminate, Tile and Stone Cleaner because I can use it on all 2,400 square of my home – moving from laminate wood to tiled floors without switching cleaners.
So that being said, now you can win one of the NEW Bona Spray Mops of your own (a $50.00 value!!!). Follow the instructions in the box below…
Good Luck Friends!
Disclosure, yo: Bona gave me a rad mop for free and will send one winner a mop for free. But all my opinions are my own. And I made that sweet video myself and used my own supplies. What else can I disclose?… um… I never do posts about something I don’t like… ever. Oh and I cuss at my kids. Hope that covers all my bases. Blarg.
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Bona products says
We carry a long line of Bona products at the store I work for – LOVE Bona, those Swedes are skilled when it comes to formulating effective, non-toxic, environmentally-friendly products that will maintain your floors for years. I actually don’t own one of the mops yet, but am moving into my own apartment in the next few months and will get the system you highlight above for my floors. Whether you have tile or hardwood, it’s so good, and better than the Swiffer mop because it’s better for the floors.
Beverly M says
I like my swiffer, it works great on floors in between vacuuming. Thanks for this contest.
Brittney House says
I clean best with I have some fun music to dance along to
Peggy Rydzewski says
sercet item… car wax.. can seal alot of areas from water damage
Lynne says
Question: Thoughts on Swiffering laminate? I already have a Swiffer, and have used it once or twice now. But I’m scared. Is it ok to use on laminate? Seems like the same thing as the Bona to me, except that it doesn’t specifically make something directed at laminate. But they mention cleaning laminate on their website, so it must be safe, right? I don’t want to ruin my floors. But I also don’t want ot buy a new cleaning system if it’s not necessary.
katherine d says
baking soda, dawn, and vinegar will clean far more effectively than most store bought cleaner (ex: tile grout, baking sheets, mirrors)
Teresa Thompson says
Use rubber gloves.
Bryan E. says
Save those old toothbrushes for cleaning !
denise says
My tip is : try to get others to clean!
AEKZ2 says
My tip is the clean up messes right away
Mary H says
Rubbing alcohol makes stainless steel appliances sparkle like new
Sheree says
I try to keep up with it and do a little each day so it doesn’t become overwhelming
Rachel Ellis says
White vinegar mixed with water will clean just about anything, the dishwasher, washing machine, wood floors, the list goes on and on.
Karen Gonyea says
Coffee Filters work great for windows…they are lint free and leave no streaks 🙂
Brenda Robinson says
I use toothpaste on shower grout!
Betty C says
My cleaning leaves a great deal to be desired, but my best tip is don’t be a perfectionist. If the table tops and counters are clean and the floors are vacuumed then it’s presentable.
Tim Stephens says
When I have a stain in the shower basin… I just throw down a paper towel… soak it with CLR and get it the next day… all gone
joni says
I like Pledge wipes for doing blinds. I hate cleaning blinds! I could use a tip or two on that!
Marilyn says
one room a day not the whole house at once
Katherine Donovan says
My cleaning tip would be don’t clean windows when it’s sunny outside. The sun causes streaks.
darlene carbajal says
get a maid 🙂
Michelle C says
I use newspaper to clean windows and mirrors instead of paper towels
Malea Cooper says
I tell you, nothing beats Clorox wipes! They have taken crud off of my walls that should have had to be painted over. The other thing that really works is to go to Lowes or Home Depot and pick up a good degreaser–these usually come in a nice citrus scent and are VERY effective. Leave it sit for a minute or two after spraying and it removes caked on grime.
Deb S says
I hate cleaning too. I don’t really have any tips but have a list of things I do once a week and check them off. The sooner I get them done early in the week the better I feel.
Lisa Garner says
I hat cleaning too so no great other then listen to music while you clean because it help make it a little more fun and go faster.
susan smoaks says
I hate to clean too, so I do a little bit each day. I just get it over with and then relax! that way it never gets too bad and becomes overwhelming.
Denise Donaldson says
use hairspray to get ink stains out of clothes.
Amber Trepkowski says
My tip for a house with young kids is to clean up twice a day, nap time and bed time. Otherwise the house gets too messy if you wait until the end of the day and trying to clean while they are awake is impossible!
Teresa Crosswhite says
My favorite cleaning tool is the magic erasers.
Karrie Millheim says
I use baby wipes or disinfecting wipes to wash down the bathroom sink to keep it clean looking..i consider it that my little cheat method for the inbetween scrubs clean
Bonnie Gonzales says
Mix blue dawn dish soap and peroxcide and put on stains on clothes, really even works on some of the set in ones.
Cheryl Abdelnour says
my tip is not to let things pile up.
Rebecca Peters says
my tip is just try and keep up with the mess
Theresa D says
I try to clean daily to keep up with it and avoid major cleaning, and eveyone in our house is responsible for picking up there own mess.
Maria B says
Do a liitle a day with cleaning.
dani marie says
i wish i had some. i am terrible at cleaning.
Stephanie Phelps says
My best tip is to have your husband do it for you jk
My best tip is to carry a basket with you so if there are things that don’t belong in that room you can just put it in the basket and take it to it when you get to that room. For me this saves me from jumping around the house and being distracted! 🙂
Danielle Ryerson says
My best cleaning tip – I but a strip of cotton that you would use around your face if you were getting a perm. I soak it in bleach and then wrap it around my tub where the caulking is. Let it sit for 10 minutes and then remove and rinse with warm water. Takes the mold right out!
Kambrea says
Use old Toothbrushes to clean around small areas: sinks, faucets, stove parts, etc.
Jennifer Reed says
Baking soda dumped into carpets takes out odor.
Melanie Kaminski says
Cleaning tip? hmmm….when my socks get a hole in them I save them to use as rags for dusting. I just put the sock over my had, spray some cleaner on it, and start wiping.
And I too love companies that have been around forever!
Stephanie Larison says
Use vinegar in the bottom of the dishwasher the clean it out…pour it in, turn it on and boom…done!
Kathy Luman says
Use windex and an old sheet cut up to get smear free mirror.
Kelly D says
Comet works great for cleaning toilets and it’s pretty cheap.
Carla C says
Newspaper to clean glass. It won’t leave any streaks.
ky2here says
Lemon Ammonia is a frugal kitchen cleaner’s best friend. Comet stainless steel cleaner is off the hook great!
Tamar says
I try to hire help every once in awhile.
Beverly {Flamingo Toes} says
I don’t have any awesome cleaning tips – lol. But we do like to involve the whole family in household chores. We all have different jobs and it lightens the load a bit. 🙂 LOVE Bona products – this is a great giveaway!
Michelle says
We do a 5 minute pick-up every day when we get home from school/work and it becomes a race of who can pick up the most stuff and put it away. This way the real cleaning is easier because all the pick-up work is already done.
Angela Bishop says
My advice would be to clean up a mess as soon as it happens. Waiting always makes it harder to clean it!
April Brenay says
have you kids help, they can mop a section while you do another
Katie K says
Clean as you go (cooking-wise) and the clean-up is somewhat less awful than waiting til the end to clean the dinner dishes PLUS the cooking dishes.
CARRIE says
Thank you for posting Kara. I use swifter mop to clean our floors and I always feel like they dont always clean everything.
Steph Calvert says
My big cleaning tip is do a little of it every day – that way it doesn’t overwhelm you when everything stacks up in a big messy house full of ridiculousness!
Sara @ Periwinkle Papillon says
I haven’t tried it yet – your floors look beautiful!
Nicole Newby says
I LOVE cleaning. If I didn’t have a family I would probably clean for fun all day. I love tackling my kitchen. I use a lot of clorox wipes and bleach!
pattie cordova says
hire a housekeeper.. sorry. I think I’m worse than you are.
Aimee says
I use Melaleuca products for cleaning….and get my kids to do the work!
Kyla @ Funky PolkaDot Giraffe says
Hire a cleaning lady 😉
gigi says
Barkeeper’s friend for cleaning stainless steel!!!
Wendy says
I used mineral spirits to get stubborn stains from my wood floors. I also like to drip essential oils onto cotton balls and throw them into my vacuum bag. Makes everything smell nicer when I vacuum up the 18 tons of dog hair we have!
Kelsey Mackley says
Vinegar!
Megan @ Mama Bub says
My favorite way to make thing look clean is to clear off surfaces. Everything gets sent to the room it belongs in, and the kitchen and living room look clean and presentable!
Romina says
My parents invested in a Roomba and Mint. The Roomba vacuums and the Mint sweeps and mops. My mom loves that things get done even when they aren’t home since both can be programmed. Invite guests over, that’s about the only time my house gets a real good cleaning. Otherwise, I do play music, clean when the kids are not home, and TRY (being the operative word) to stick to a cleaning schedule.
Linsey K says
Never ever ever clean with kids in the house. It’s counterproductive. (So, in my case — just don’t ever clean.)
Sharon Garofalow says
We just moved in to a new house with laminate floors and I’m having the hardest time trying to keep them clean!! I’m so glad you posted about this because I think that this would really make a difference. I hope I win, but I’ll probably buy one anyway if I don’t. 🙂 And you are the cutest. Loved your video!
Betsy says
With 2 dogs and wood floors I’m pretty sure I needed this yesterday!
Raquel @ Organized Island says
I love to play music when I am cleaning! It really helps!
Jenny says
Yes…mopping floors…sigh…isn’t that why I have a dog?
Anna says
I was just thinking that I needed to figure a better way to clean our floors. They’re a hot mess! Thanks so much!
Lynne says
I read in HGTV Magazine that if you have a big house or more than one story, you should store cleaning supplies in multiple locations, so they’re easy to access and you spend less time getting to them! I keep rolls of paper towels in different closets and cupboards for easier cleanup.
Jaime Jenkins says
I am a clueless cleaner. Don’t look too close when you come to my house. 🙂
Mary Tran says
I don’t have any cleaning tips but I do want to try that mop. I have yet to find the perfect one.
Justine Burgess says
For cleaning, I use a lot of vinegar, lemon, and baking soda. They work as natural cleaners and leave the house smelling pretty fresh (or, a little like a salad, in the case of the vinegar).