Clean & Cheap

It may seem like a bizarre combination, but a concoction of baking soda and coconut oil creates a natural face wash which is gentle enough not to irritate break-out-prone skin, but potent enough to wash away any impurities which will really cleanse your skin and let it breathe.

You will surprised to see all the makeup that is left in the water. How to properly clean your makeup brushes. (a tablespoon of white vinegar in a cup of hot water, and a 20 minute soak, followed by a hot, then cold rinse and pat dry will do it.…

Keeping your washer clean is crucial to keep it running effectively and efficiently. Learn how to clean your washing machine in just a few simple steps!

6 Chemical-Free Cleaners Hiding in Your Pantry

Jet-Dri? You don't need that chemical-y stuff! Fill your dishwasher's rinse aid compartment with good old-fashioned white vinegar and I guarantee your dishes will be sparkling :)

See how my favorite cleaning combination – baking soda and hydrogen peroxide – works its magic on seriously stained old baking pans!

Every "laundry professional" (ie. anyone who does laundry) needs a good stain remover in their laundry arsenal! It helps if that stain remover is cheap and

In my little world, items like cream of tartar (potassium bitartrate) are not simply a super way to stabilize egg whites but also scandalously inexpensive cleaning secrets. This long-forgotten gem of a cleaning agent may be used with a little water or vinegar to lift even the most stubborn…

Pillow talk. It's usually sexy and almost never about how clean or dirty your pillows actually are. We get asked all the time here at the CMS HQ about how to clean pillows properly. Well, I've investigated the situation, and have discovered the best way to clean a pillow—an often overlooked cleaning task!

A list of a zillion great uses for Mr Clean Magic Erasers from people who actually use them. See what makes a Magic Eraser cleaning block work so well & what this magic sponge is made of. What's the secret that enables Mr. Clean Magic Erasers to work miracles?

The bathroom is an area where upkeep can easily fall victim to neglect. Cleaning it isn't usually a person's favorite job, and many of us tend to do it only after it becomes obvious that the bathroom needs attention. But a better strategy is prevention; mount short and frequent campaigns against dirt and soap buildup, and the task will never be insurmountable. ...

I haven’t done much sewing in the last few days, instead I’ve been cleaning. I’m not really nesting, per se, more like getting the last things done I HAVE to do before bringing home a new baby and having lots of people in my house. I’m due in less than 3 weeks and I’m starting to feel really exhausted every day! But alas, things need to be cleaned, organized, and put away, so I’ve been…