Disclosure: I am a P&Gmom/mamanP&G. As part of my affiliation with this group I receive products and special access to P&G events and opportunities. The opinions on this blog are my own.
This season guest may drop by last minute. I try to keep the condo as clean as possible, but having a three-year old means sometimes it's not as tidy as I would like. So when we get short notice that someone is stopping by, I immediately rely to Swiffer and Febreze.
We don't own a dog, so crumbs can be a daily issue...especially because sometimes my daughter plays while she snacks. Thankfully we have the Swiffer Sweep and Trap - I LOVE the fact I can collect particles AND clean at the same time!
Disclosure: I am a P&Gmom/mamanP&G. As part of my affiliation with this group I receive products and special access to P&G events and opportunities. The opinions on this blog are my own.
Fall has proven to be quite a busy time in my household. I started a new job in August and I'm still adjusting to the responsibilities and hours. This has left little time for blogging and even LESS time for cleaning.
When I was preparing for Thanksgiving, a noticed a lot of things that needed to be fixed - but that might only be noticed by me. Since the craziness of the fall long weekend is complete, I was able to take on a couple of those tasks with the assistance of Mr. Clean and his #15MinReno.
The first thing I tackled was some paint on the living room blinds. See the awesome transformation below:
Disclosure: I am a P&Gmom/mamanP&G. As part of my affiliation with this group I receive products and special access to P&G events and opportunities. The opinions on this blog are my own.
I like Thanksgiving slightly better than Christmas. You get family time without snow, or the pressure of finding the perfect present. Thanksgiving, like Christmas, involves a tasty meal and family visits which leads to doing the deep clean before guests arrive and the turkey goes in the oven.
I like Mr. Clean Magic Erasers slightly better than my Swiffer WetJet. That Magic Eraser has save me mucho dollars over the years, especially with a preschooler (yes, it's taken "art" off our walls).
This year I'm using Mr. Clean Extra Strength to give my family the cleanest version of my home when they come to visit.
Sorry the blog has been quiet lately, April has been a busy month. First my birthday, then Easter and then last weekend my Mom, Hannah and I went to Buffalo for a long weekend of girls shopping. Other than neglecting the blog, I've also been neglecting my cleaning which is the perfect lead-in to this post and a great giveaway!
Do you do a big spring clean every year? Today my car's winter tires got put into storage. And so did my winter jacket. I love putting away all things winter, and welcoming my spring and summer items to the front of my closet.
Like undertaking any big project, the big spring clean can be intimidating. I try to break it down by room and job. I do the things I prefer first (organizing what to keep and what to donate) before I do the things I less prefer (the big deep clean).
I was in
high school the first time OxiClean came home with the groceries. It was like
someone had followed me around all day and was like, “I know just the product
to invent for this clumsy girl.”
I was the absolute
worst at spilling things on my clothes. Ketchup, salad dressing, pasta sauce.
If it could spill – I would spill it. Since I had started buying my own clothes
at that point, I was so excited there was a product that could finally get those
tough stains out and be a hero to my favourite shirt, so it could see another
day outside the closet and not be put to pasture as a dust rag.
If you have
never used OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover Powder you should – it can save your clothes and so much
more! The original oxygen-based stain remover also
handles carpet stains, upholstery stains, even stains on hard kitchen and
bathroom surfaces.
What Swiffer did to the mop and broom, Bounty DuraTowel will do to the dishcloth.
I never really understood the dishcloth. Why would you want to use the same rag to clean multiple and different messes?
One of the greatest things about living in Scarborough is that our building has a green bin - aka composting. So, when I use MANY paper towel sheets a week, cleaning up the counters and stove, I don't feel so bad - I can compost it.
Recently P&G asked me to use a regular dishcloth for three days. I did (how could I not, when they sent it in a detective-like package?). I even went above and beyond, after reading their press release about how 1 in 3 Canadians admit to wiping the FLOOR and then wiping the counter (I only wiped the floor right before I sent the dishcloth for testing. I couldn't bring myself to use it on the counter after having been on the floor...). Talk about cross-contamination!
One of my favourite things about the holiday season is holiday parties. I just love catching up with old friends and spending time with family.
Being the host or hostess can be a stressful job. If you are hosting a holiday gathering, Colin Cowie, lifestyle expert and celebrity party planner, recommends five simple tips that Canadians can use to prepare their homes for the busy holiday season:
Start with a Colour Theme and incorporate it into everything from invitations to decorations.
Good Lighting is a Must, use dimmers or candles. Febreze Candles add ambiance, and also make great stocking stuffers or parting gifts for your guests.
Let Guests Help Themselves by setting up food stations including extra cutlery and napkins. It's less intimidating than a sit down dinner, and you can set up before guests arrive.
Always Be Ready for Guests by keeping a Swiffer WetJet with Swiffer WetJet Extra Power Pad with the scrubbing power of Mr. Clean Magic Eraser in the hall closet. You can quickly clean ensuring your home is free of unwanted dust and footprints.
Hide the Mess by pre-loading the dishwasher with Cascade All-in-One ActionPacs, and load dishes as you use them. If you are washing dishes by hand, Dawn Original gives you an overnight soak in five minutes, allowing more time for visiting with your guests.
One lucky YYZ Bambina reader will win a P&G Holiday Gathering Prize Pack, which includes:
Cascades All-in-1 ActionPacs
Dawn Dishwasing Liquid
Febreze Air Effects Limited Edition Cranberries & Frost scent
Febreze Candles Limited Edition Set - Cranberries & Frost, Vanilla & Moonlight and Apple Spice & Delight scents
Febreze Set & Refresh Limited Edition Cranberries & Frost scent
Mr. Clean 7 Days of Shine Bath Cleaner
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (Select-a-Size)
Swiffer 360 Dusters
Swiffer WestJet Extra Power Pads with the scrubbing power of Mr. Clean Magic Eraser (mop not included)
Open to Canadian Residents (excluding Quebec) who are the age of majority only. Valid entries only. Contest ends Thursday, December 20, 2012. For further contest rules, refer to the Terms and Conditions within the Rafflecopter.
Disclosure: I am a P&Gmom. As part of my affiliation with this group I receive products and special access to P&G events. The opinions on this blog are my own.
