The only thing required for green algae, mold, and mildew to grow on your outdoor surfaces are moisture, shade, and a food source. The most common areas are along the northern side of homes, under trees, and in other shaded areas where drainage is slow. But we have 5 easy ways to get rid of algae, mold, and mildew on your outdoor surfaces.
Cleaning
Ultimate Spring Cleaning Checklist
This weekend officially kicked off the frenzy of spring cleaning projects that I do each and every year. I have quite an extensive list all of which are available in a very easy-to-use printable. But let’s take a look at some of the most important to-dos in this spring cleaning checklist.
23 Things You Should Never Wash in a Dishwasher
A dishwasher is an amazing tool to have in the kitchen, but when used incorrectly it can destroy some of your most prized pieces. These 23 items are things you should never wash in a dishwasher!
How To Properly Clean a Knife Block
If you google “how to clean a knife block,” probably the first few articles that will pop up will say to wash it in soapy water, and/or soak it in a bleach solution, followed by a sink rinse. Please do not do that! It will totally ruin your knife block!
Liquid Detergent No Grate DIY
After sharing my recipe for making powder detergent, I thought it might be a good idea to post how I wash cold water loads. For that, I prefer to use my homemade liquid detergent. It doesn’t require grating (yay) and is so insanely easy to do. Once you learn the recipe, you will likely never go back to store-bought again.