Let's Talk: Home Tips

Today I was going to take a little blogging break as we hosted our first Christmas Dinner yesterday evening and are still recovering. 

I guess my husband really had it hard making one or two items because he's still sleeping.

So, I got to thinking about home tips. 

Grab the graphic and linkup with Andrea and Erika. 

I really do love finding new tips to use in our home. 

Tip #1

I'm a bit OCD about having a clean house. 

I just can't stand clutter or dirt. 

So, my number one tip would be to put things away once you use them. 

When I get up in the morning, I make the bed. 

When I brush my teeth, I put the toothbrush and toothpaste away.

When I use my blow dryer, I fold up the cord and put it away.

When I'm done eating dinner, I wash, dry and put away the dishes. 

When I'm done with a blanket, I put it back on the basket pile.

I think the best tip to keeping a clean home it to have homes for everything and put everything back in its home when you are done. 

Tip #2

Find a detergent that works for you. 

I've used nearly every detergent known to man. 

I used to like All, but it just wasn't cutting it. 

I'm a runner and running does some serious damage to my clothes. 

I don't know why but recently when I'm done running my clothes smelled like wet dog!

# yuck! #wedon'tevenhaveadog

It disgusted me! 

Nothing else except my clothes would smell like that. 

So, I switched to OxiClean detergent and the clothes smell much better.

I wouldn't say that the smell is completely gone, but they smell much better. 

So, find a detergent that fits your family and your lifestyle.

Tip #3

If you ever have a drain that gets a little smell mix up some baking soda, water and add vinegar.

Pour a cup of boiling water down the drain. 

Add a cup of baking soda.

Pour a half cup of vinegar down the drain.

Let sit for 10 minutes.

Add another cup of boiling water.

The drain will smell much better!

I use this in the tub and bathroom sink. 

It seems to help so much!

We are off to another Christmas today!
Have a great day! I hope you're still celebrating too!