Wednesday, May 11, 2011

The Secret: Stand-up Showers

Stand-up showers are a bit annoying.  I find they have a tendency to build up mildew and mold like nobody's business, this is especially true of the glass variety.  While frequent scrubbing is one way to keep these suckers clean, I have a few extra tips to make it a little easier.

Friday, May 6, 2011

Science of Cleaning: Baking Soda

Besides being a clean freak, I am also a baking freak.  My love of baking and of learning about all things nerdy led to this posting.  It all started with an article talking about the chemistry of baking and how the different leaveners affect the finished product.  This reading occurred in my kitchen where I happened to look over at my stove top and think, "man, that needs a good cleaning."  I got out my trusty baking soda, it was sparkling in under five minutes and I thought, "why does that work so well?"

Here is what I can surmise.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Deep Clean: Textured Tile

There are three kinds of cleaning people: those who don't care, those who care a little and those who care A LOT.  This post is for those who care A LOT.  The average person is satisfied with running a mop over a floor to clean it.  Textured tile will be just fine if that is all you do to take care of it.  However, for those who really want a sparkling, eat-your-dinner-off-the-floor clean, this post is for you.