Giving our house or apartment a good cleaning not only makes us feel better, acting as a mood booster and de-stresser, but also a clean abode is physically healthier for us. When we disinfect our living spaces, we eliminate dirt and germs that can make us sick, protect ourselves and loved ones against...
Moving is exhausting. You know what makes it easier? That 500 bucks you had to cough up when you first moved into this apartment. Security deposits can be tricky to get back in one piece. But there are ways to get your security deposit back that don’t involve small claims court. (There are ways to...
The Simple Scrub wanted to highlight this cool look at how music helps us clean, with input from the cleaning professionals at Emily’s Maids. For a full playlist of what The Simple Scrub thinks works best as far as the tunes in your ears, see our blog about The Simple Scrub’s Bathroom Cleaning...
Cleaning the bathroom can be hard work. Well, if you use the right tools, it’s much easier. Sometimes, we all need a little extra motivation to do the job. In this day and age, we have playlists for everything. Working out, working from home, even reading. So, why not have a great playlist for cleaning...
When we first move into a new place, we have a honeymoon period. Everything is clean and tidy, and we take joy in nesting and making it feel like home. As time goes by, though, we start to get bored and our busy lives prevent us from doing the little things to keep that new […]
While none of us, we hope, has grease emanating from our elbows, we all accept the existence of the term “elbow grease”. Oxford Languages defines “elbow grease” as “hard physical work, especially vigorous polishing or cleaning”. When someone tells us to throw a little elbow grease on something,...
Back pain is one of the most common reasons for missing work or scheduling a doctor’s appointment. It usually results from a problem in the lower back with ligaments, muscles or nerves. Back pain can range from a muscle ache to a burning or stabbing sensation, that can get worse as you bend or twist....
What Is Dust? The accumulation of dust in your home is unavoidable because most of it comes from you! Household dust is mostly dead skin cells. It’s also made of your pet’s dead skin cells (pet dander), hair, fibers of carpet and clothing, paper, old food, minerals from actual dirt, and dead bugs....
The act of cleaning is seriously underrated. In fact, the benefits of actually doing your chores might be just as significant as having a clean space. The importance of being in a clean environment should not be overlooked. The presence of clutter is linked to higher levels of cortisol, a stress hormone...