Hello! How about a cleaning burst? Why Cleaning Bursts Work

It's obviously been ages, but I hope I still have some of you loyal followers lurking around. I think it's definitely time (well overdue, in fact) for a cleaning burst!

Remember, cleaning bursts are the easiest and overall most effective way to simply clean your homes. Why? Because you completely control how much time you spend - have 5 minutes to spare? Great! Set your timer for five minutes and then focus on the areas that need the most attention. Over time, doing two cleaning bursts a day - one in the AM and one in the PM - will greatly help your home to look great, without becoming a terrifying perfectionist.

Happy cleaning all...

Rubbermaid Reveal Mops - Swiffer Type Mop with Your Own Cleaning Solution

Hey all! You know what a pesky job it is to tackle any floor cleaning...for us happy slobs it's definitely not on our happiest to do lists. But, of course it's one of those tasks that just need to get done. So, here's an idea from another Happy Slob to all the rest of us... Donna C. wrote: "Have you seen the Rubbermaid Reveal mops? I read some bad customer reviews on amazon, but I am hoping that it was the customer's fault that they did not work. I bought one a couple of weeks ago at Target. The bottle can be removed and filled with your own cleaning solution and the mopping pads are microfiber and can be washed about 100 times. I am going to use up the rest of my Swiffer products and use the Reveal mop. (I bought it while it was on sale at Target.) I also found that Windex made some microfiber cloths that I believe can be used with my Swiffer sweeper instead of the more expensive dry floor "cloths" that Swiffer makes. Just wanted to pass this along in case you hadn't seen the Reveal mop." Thanks for the email, Donna! I hope other readers who have in fact tried the Reveal mop (I haven't) will give us their opinions too. E-mail me at christina@happyslob.com if you have an opinion on this product to share! I love the idea that you can easily refill with your own homemade cleaning solutions - cheaper, easier for your health and the planet's. Guess what I'd recommend to fill the cleaning chamber with? Vinegar water of course! Add a squirt of natural dishwashing liquid if you like.

Oh right...and here's a link to the Reveal mop to check it out for yourself:

No Hassle Housecleaning - Lavender Dish soap, removing wine stains, using notes to clean

No Hassle Housecleaning for

February 2, 2011

Less hassle and less fuss - that's what we're all about. Have a great cleaning idea or tip to share? Send it to me at christina@happyslob.com

• 5 Ways to Clean with Lemons - since we all love that lemony fresh scent. And, did you know that lemons cut through grease amazingly well? They do!
• Do-little dusting tips make that ongoing chore easier and faster.
• Red wine oopsie stains are easily removed with this solution you already have in the medicine cabinet.
• It's funny how a few well placed reminder notes can help you, your kids and the whole family get in on the cleaning action with greater regularity. Well worth investing in a sticky note or two!

A Homemade Cleaning Formula...or Three

• Homemade Shower Cleaner (with bleach or option without bleach, too)
• Stainless Steel Shiner will get your stainless and chrome sparkling clean again.
• Homemade Lavender Dish Soap - clean clean dishes, with a gorgeous lavender scent left drifting through the air. Lovely!