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Cleaning trends are not typically considered an exciting topic, but they are critical in creating a healthy and inviting foundation for your home. Some cleaning trends gain popularity as a result of viral TikTok videos, while others emerge as a result of long-standing practices, but their effectiveness can be difficult to assess. Because of modern attitudes toward sustainability and the creation of safe environments, more efficient, environmentally friendly, and health-conscious cleaning techniques have replaced these outdated or trendy cleaning fads. Embracing these changes will enable you to live in a clean, healthy, and sustainable world. Outdated Cleaning Trends Certain cleaning methods become outdated as new products and ideas emerge. Moving away from these outmoded ideas allows us to adopt more efficient, sustainable, and health-conscious cleaning practices. Using Harsh Chemical Cleaners Traditional cleaning agents like bleach, ammonia, and ammonia compounds have long been...

Designing a home is a fun way to express your style and let your creativity flow. However, it also comes with many challenges, and sometimes, the ideas you have in your head fall flat once they make it to the room. While good design often comes down to personal preference, you can follow a few rules to ensure you get it right the first time. For a well-put-together space, no matter your style, avoid these ten things people with well-designed homes never do. Buy Matching Furniture Sets There’s a reason designers repeatedly advise against buying matching sets—while they take the guesswork out of purchasing furniture for your living and bedroom, they often look generic and lack personality. Here’s the good news: if you have a matching set, you can break it up by moving pieces around the house. Or, you can sell some of your pieces and replace them with one-of-a-kind treasures. And you don’t need to be in a rush, either. A collected look full of high-quality (not necessarily high-pric...

Not everyone is comfortable spraying chemical DEET insect repellent on themselves or their family. You can buy natural non-toxic bug spray–usually at a premium price. Or make your own. The advantages of making your own bug repellent include: Experiment to see what works best for you. Pleasant smells. Make as little or as much as you need. Target specific insects. Avoid absorbing and inhaling toxic chemicals and help the environment. 8 DIY Bug Sprays Most homemade bug sprays use an essential oil as the active ingredient. Bugs use their odorant receptors to locate a host–like humans. They detect–and are attracted to–scents like carbon dioxide we expel by breathing, sweat, perfume, aftershave, hairspray, colors, and more. Essential oils disrupt the receptors and repel bugs. 1. Catnip Oil Catnip oil contains nepetalactone, a compound 10 times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET. Mix one teaspoon with ¼ cup of olive oil and rub it on exposed skin as required. 2. ...

Pet urine is one of the hardest-to-remove stains and among the most noticeable household smells. Most home remedies and even some store-bought cleaners don’t have the necessary ingredients to eliminate the smell of urine, which may lead you to think your home will be stuck with this scent forever.  Fortunately, there is a solution: enzymatic cleaners. What is an Enzymatic Cleaner, and How Does it Eliminate Pet Stains? Enzymes can break down or build up organic matter. While many types of enzymes exist, the most prevalent in pet odor removers is called protease. Proteases break down protein-based stains, including pet urine, vomit, blood, and feces. Rather than simply masking the pet pee smell , these enzymes feast on the bacteria, eliminating it at the source. How to Use an Enzymatic Cleaner on Pet Urine and Feces Across the Home Household enzymatic cleaners are not only effective but also safe to use. They can treat a myriad of surfaces, including carpets, mattresses, pet be...