I would like to do a massive clean/organization of my apartment over the next few weeks. Help me figure out a game plan.
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posted by lunasol
on May 10, 2013 -
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I'm moving into a new place! Hooray! But it harbors the scent of the last tenant. Boo. How do I fix this?
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posted by mochapickle
on Oct 26, 2012 -
30 answers
We just bought a new three-story house with 2,900 square feet of gorgeous dark hardwood floors that make every single tiny speck of dust stand out (and we're about to get a short-haired, light-colored dog). How the hell do I keep this place clean without going crazy?
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posted by halogen
on May 17, 2012 -
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Is it safe to put rags with Murphy's Oil Soap on them in the dryer? (I'm putting them in the washer first, obviously, but all the warnings on my dryer about oil and grease are making me nervous.
posted by ohmygoodnplenty
on Mar 31, 2012 -
4 answers
We have a two-year old sofa that looks terrible and needs to be cleaned. The upholstery is 100% light-colored polyester that looks like linen. The problem is that any water leaves a very noticeable ring on the fabric. Although we're pretty good about keeping food and drinks off the couch, we have a very drippy-nosed greyhound who has left dozens of little drip marks all over the cushions. Cleaning with water and a wet rag only makes the problem worse. I also tried using Goddard's Dry Cleaning fluid (a solvent), which just left a whitish spot. Any suggestions? Would hiring a professional do the trick?
posted by jrichards
on Apr 14, 2011 -
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how on earth do I clean these crazy floors? The paint isn't sealed - it's floor paint - and the floor isn't totally even.
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posted by amycup
on Dec 17, 2010 -
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Help with Home Organization! My boyfriend and I have been living in our three bedroom, two bath house for over a year, and have still not managed to unpack everything. We're looking for books that discuss cleaning and organization plans to help us manage our clutter and start a basic maintenance schedule.
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posted by odayoday
on Nov 29, 2010 -
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Where can I get industrial strength hydrogen peroxide in Toronto (and is that what I need)?
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posted by SNACKeR
on Sep 21, 2010 -
18 answers
How do I evaluate different carpet cleaning options for my house? Everything seems to be skeevy door-to-door guys hawking chemical treatments and I used to recall steam cleaning being the way it was done when I was a kid (is that kind still around?). The yellow pages and general local review sites offer no help in picking one of a dozen options. Also, about how much is a normal price for a 3-4 bedroom average house, ballpark range?
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posted by mathowie
on Aug 25, 2010 -
15 answers
What's a simple, safe homemade anti-mold solution that I can spray on my child's toys that were in the basement?
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posted by pallen123
on Mar 21, 2009 -
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I want to improve my house cleaning skills... improve my speed, efficiency, thoroughness, etc. And use the best cleaning products for the task.
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posted by valannc
on Feb 12, 2009 -
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I know a couple of folks with gas stoves, and they have trouble with a sticky residue coating their walls and ceiling around the range. They describe it as inherent to cooking with gas. (It's really disgusting.) Yet other folks I know who cook with gas don't report any such problems. Is this a known problem? Any idea why it would affect some people, but not others? Different types of gas (natural vs. propane)? Badly-tuned stoves? Something they're cooking?
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posted by waldo
on Dec 31, 2008 -
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Price is a factor, but I'd like to start with a 1 time trial and deep clean, and then see about monthly cleanings. I have a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom 1200 sq ft condo which gets pretty messy because I'm traveling every week and my roommate doesn't always keep up. Molly Maids says the cost would be between 80-95 dollars for a monthly cleaning, I'd prefer it to be around 60 bucks. For the first cleaning I'm willing to spend up to 150 bucks. Any suggestions?
posted by ets960
on Mar 7, 2008 -
5 answers
I often watch the shopping channels on TV and regularly see demonstrations of "miracle" cleaning products. Now my curiosity has got the better of me.
Does anyone have experience of these cleaning products? Are they as fantastic as they appear?
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posted by selton
on Dec 2, 2007 -
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I need recommendations for a good central vacuum system to install in my house.
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posted by bondcliff
on Sep 18, 2007 -
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I'm a pretty hairy guy all over -- and I've got long hair on my head to boot. The problem is that I shed, from pretty much everywhere -- but luckily not so much from the head. How can I be a good roommate and clean up after myself in the bathroom?
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posted by DrSkrud
on Jul 31, 2007 -
13 answers
Is there anything like
FlyLady but for people who actually work outside the home? Lazy 20-something couple is looking for help keeping our apartment from being a sty.
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posted by tastybrains
on Mar 20, 2007 -
32 answers
"Amazing Dryer Balls"...anyone use them? Do they work (as a replacement for chemical-y dryer sheets)?
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posted by tpl1212
on Nov 12, 2006 -
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I spilled olive oil on our new red oak hardwood floor, the day before the contractors are coming to sand, stain and finish it (a small bottle fell off the shelf and the top popped off) . How screwed are we?
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posted by Scoo
on Oct 8, 2006 -
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I use Fresh Step Premium Cat Litter and a Littermaid litter box for my two cats. Recently, when emptying the vacuum cleaner and cleaning the AC filters, I have realized just how much litter dust there is in the air. I really like the scoopability of the brand I'm using, but I'd like to find another type of cat litter that works well with the Littermaid, yet doesn't stir up so much dust all the time. Got any recommendations?
posted by abbyladybug
on Aug 17, 2005 -
23 answers
After living together for four years, my sig other and I are ready to take the plunge - and buy a good vacuum cleaner. We have a dog, she has allergies, I googled and quickly came up with the
Dyson DC07 'Animal', which has 5 stars on Amazon but which costs $500. Simple? Well,
other reviews, including some
other Amazon reviews, say it's a bit of a dog, and one accuses Dyson of padding the reviews with their PR material. Has anyone used a Dyson, or the DC07? [More inside]
posted by carter
on Jan 5, 2004 -
23 answers
What's the best way to clear the air in a smokey room? I'm a non-smoker, but someone in an adjacent apartment is chain smoking and it's stinking up my place. It's getting too cold to just crack the windows.
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posted by tirade
on Dec 13, 2003 -
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