tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post6518461360368754293..comments2024-03-29T01:41:41.648-05:00Comments on IHeart Organizing: Homekeeping 101: The BasicsIHeart Organizinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-44121380326368257082020-12-01T18:11:55.621-06:002020-12-01T18:11:55.621-06:00I let the brush drip dry into the toilet until the...I let the brush drip dry into the toilet until the next person uses the bathroom:), and then put it back into the holder. It works great!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17146631479162347544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-22354032179114376282018-10-15T19:39:06.398-05:002018-10-15T19:39:06.398-05:00Love it!
I like how you included your family in t...Love it!<br /><br />I like how you included your family in the plan. In my experience, that's the only way to win the war - everyone has to chip in.<br />These tips are great. A lot of them aren't new to me, like making your bed every day (https://www.precisionchemdry.com/6-helpful-home-cleaning-tips/), BUT they're still useful. I need to be reminded, and I'm sure I'm not the only one.<br /><br />Thanks, Jennifer!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01561813217403217645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-67581725633612479922018-09-18T12:09:16.733-05:002018-09-18T12:09:16.733-05:00Great article! As a cleaner who does deep cleans o...Great article! As a cleaner who does deep cleans occasionally for some of my clients I am constantly asked "how can I keep things clean on a daily basis in between visits since I cannot afford you weekly?". I ALWAYS tell them to put light cleaning into their daily schedule. I always tell them to wash down the sinks when they brush their teeth and the same with the shower! I have recommended this to so many of my clients and they are usually a bit skeptical but when I go in for my monthly cleans I can see the difference! It truly is the little things like this that make such a difference. I will definitely be sharing this article with a few of my clients!<br /><br />Some other advice I give my clients are:<br />NEVER go to bed with a sink full of dishes<br />Clean off the centerpiece of your living space (i.e. coffee table, ottoman-anywhere where mail and junk piles up) every night<br />Make your bed every morning and set this as a precedent for your children-this was a HUGE uphill battle but I finally got my oldest to start and she now says she feels more compelled to clean her room to match! :) It's oftentimes a mindset change! <br /><br />Thanks for the advice! <br />Dayton Cleanershttps://www.ohhousecleaner.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-55931363806448201522018-09-08T18:47:02.550-05:002018-09-08T18:47:02.550-05:00Brittney, I have trouble staying on top of it all,...Brittney, I have trouble staying on top of it all, too. I also follow the blogger The Lazy Genius, and she recommended an app called Tody to manage when to clean what. It costs $7 so I put it off, but I finally bit the bullet. I’m still setting it up but I can already tell it’ll be useful.<br /><br />You get to choose how low or high your cleaning standards are, what tasks to do (from their list or create a custom task), and how often you want to do it. Takes a bit to set it up, but afterwards it’s all automatic. And then you can just check to see which cleaning task is due now, based on when you last cleaned it. A really flexible yet efficient system. All the reviews in the app store are positively glowing.April Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946968627887624127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-60128759102476983952018-09-07T01:38:12.299-05:002018-09-07T01:38:12.299-05:00I wanted to suggest an alternative to Jen's &q...I wanted to suggest an alternative to Jen's "wet sack" for those of us who don't generate a full load every week. I live alone (well, me, 2 dogs, & a cat) so it can be several weeks to make a separate load. I have found that I can keep both cleaning & kitchen linens from mildewing or smelling by making sure they are *completely* dry before they go in their respective bins. Same for bath linens. Every wash cloth, bar mop, & cleaning cloth gets hung to dry before it goes in the bin. I've been doing this for years in my non-AC home in the humid Midwest, & nothing mildews & nothing smells. Recommend it.<br />And Jen, thanks. You have been a huge help to me over the years.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03910444466198105470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-11720849335885320042018-09-06T10:00:33.716-05:002018-09-06T10:00:33.716-05:00Thank you so much for this post! I am interested i...Thank you so much for this post! I am interested in your color coating system for cleaning rags, kitchen etc. How do you store the dirty ones for the week? In my experience they start to mildew. Would LOVE to see what an average housekeeping schedule looks like for you for the week. I just can’t seem to get the hang of staying home and keeping things clean Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15266656658568509585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-61369885312253984252018-09-05T04:47:45.005-05:002018-09-05T04:47:45.005-05:00Hi Jennifer,
it's been some time since I hop...Hi Jennifer, <br /><br />it's been some time since I hopped on your blog and it didn't disappoint, as always! Your posts are the best informative ones online regarding all things organizing, decluttering and cleaning. They make me want to leave the office and go home working on my environment! ;-) <br />One thing I'm curious about: do you not have a toilet cleaning brush near the toilet? In Italy we keep it just by it and use it daily... If I understand correctly you use it as a tool for cleaning during bathroom cleaning day?<br /><br />hugs from MilanAntonellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07055561240033489309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-11081669175640471262018-09-04T14:14:51.271-05:002018-09-04T14:14:51.271-05:00Great ideas! I am a big believer in making the bed...Great ideas! I am a big believer in making the bed every day as well... my hubby started this habit and I admit that I do think it makes a big difference!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-77467388298032416052018-09-01T21:24:39.454-05:002018-09-01T21:24:39.454-05:00Hello,
Here is a link to my favorite bins (I use ...Hello,<br /><br />Here is a link to my favorite bins (I use them for everything all around the house): http://bit.ly/2C4iuf7<br /><br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-43821432991469515652018-09-01T21:23:32.912-05:002018-09-01T21:23:32.912-05:00Love that idea!! I will add it to my list. Thanks ...Love that idea!! I will add it to my list. Thanks again, Summer! :)IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-60924328136248888402018-08-31T15:56:21.190-05:002018-08-31T15:56:21.190-05:00Hi Jen!
I didn't get to read this till now as...Hi Jen!<br /><br />I didn't get to read this till now as we were away... but, "thank you" for responding, for commiserating, and for the tips. (I wish someone had told me brushed nickel was such a headache before we installed it everywhere. :P) I'm going to try out the products you suggested, as they sound promising! <br /><br />Thanks for the help! <br /><br />PS. Another post idea -- "Housekeeping 201: the extras"... with all the one-use cleaners/tools you need for the few jobs the basics won't cover?Summernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-60625789233923476342018-08-30T15:54:14.931-05:002018-08-30T15:54:14.931-05:00Hi Jen! Where did you get the containers you use f...Hi Jen! Where did you get the containers you use for the bathroom cleaning supplies?<br />Thanks!ccgudinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08855074970704702245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-40178739940651104752018-08-28T23:33:28.629-05:002018-08-28T23:33:28.629-05:00Wow, Teigan. I can't express how much it means...Wow, Teigan. I can't express how much it means to me that you took the time to comment and share your iHeart experience. :) I sincerely appreciate that you have been following for so many years, through all of the ups and downs! Sometimes it can feel like I am chatting with myself, but comments like this really remind me why I do what I do and also why I just love it so much. So THANK YOU again, I am so glad and grateful that your husband encouraged you to say hello. ♥IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-47590050878252413422018-08-28T23:30:16.920-05:002018-08-28T23:30:16.920-05:00Hi Diana,
My spin mop is actually designed to wor...Hi Diana,<br /><br />My spin mop is actually designed to work with a bucket, but I linked the Shiwala because it looked to be the best of both worlds, since I also use a spray mop for quick in-between cleaning sessions. I love a spray mop, but prefer a round/spin mop for getting into corners and around table legs, etc... IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-91592837903607152892018-08-27T19:39:34.985-05:002018-08-27T19:39:34.985-05:00When our kiddos were little we had a "Friday ...When our kiddos were little we had a "Friday Tub." Throughout the week if you were supposed to put something away (like toys) and you didn't, mom or dad could put the item in the Friday Tub. It stayed in the tub until Friday when everything "reset." If the toy was in the Friday Tub you couldn't play with it until Friday. The only thing that didn't go into the Friday Tub was their comfort animal or blanket. Everything else was fair game if you didn't put it away when you were asked to do so. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15389968411116015428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-7659771420369500642018-08-27T08:52:38.969-05:002018-08-27T08:52:38.969-05:00This was a wonderful affirmation post Jennifer.
A...This was a wonderful affirmation post Jennifer.<br /><br />A wonderful reminder to keep it simple and practical so we can enjoy our life and families.<br /><br />I want to thank you for all the wonderful articles like this. I have been 'quietly' following, and loving, your postings since 2010. Eight years I have been happily reading all your tips, watching your renovations and coming to this wonderful happy place on the internet. I started when I had my first baby and was overwhelmed by how the clutter and chaos a new child brought. My whole organised world went upside down. 3 children later, a few moves and a house build and you are still my happy place on the internet. I applied a lot of your principles into my house build too. <br /><br />This is the first time I have ever commented on a post(I know! behind in the tech times). It was my husband who told me: it was about time I let that Jennifer lady know how much her positivity and skills have meant to you. I hear it enough. She has just solidified your bicarb and vinegar love!<br /><br />So thank you Jennifer. On the other side of the world, in a very rural remote, cliched idea, of rural Australia you have brightened and organised my world so I can have more tea parties, more lego creations and more time exploring the bush with me kids and family ... because I am not losing my mind over the chaos three children bring. <br /><br />Teigan Wilsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-30269333710138573082018-08-24T08:00:20.673-05:002018-08-24T08:00:20.673-05:00I saw you linked to the Shiwala mop--is that one y...I saw you linked to the Shiwala mop--is that one you use quickly or the one you use with a bucket? The video ad I saw for the Shiwala didn't seem to need a bucket. I am in the market for a new mop--don't love the bucket method and have currently been just spraying and wiping but that's not my favorite either. Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15443847839555043670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-1311315779126029422018-08-24T04:47:03.158-05:002018-08-24T04:47:03.158-05:00These are some great ideas, thank you! One thing I...These are some great ideas, thank you! One thing I would add is, as you say, keeping the daily cleaning items close to hand- I have a pack of Dettox wipes in each bathroom so that it's easy to grab a couple and wipe the toilet over, or the worst of the toothpaste off the sink. I understand not everyone will want to use chemicals to wipe down, so reusable wipes are great too.<br />I hear you with hanging up the clothes after washing/drying as well! I got a length of wardrobe pole installed in my utility room ( think 6ft cupboard in reality) and hang delicates on there straight from the wash, or dried clothes as they come out of the dryer.<br />Thanks again!Organise Awayhttp://www.organiseaway.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-67827207360861400382018-08-23T11:30:00.221-05:002018-08-23T11:30:00.221-05:00Oh my gosh I'm such a terrible housekeeper. I...Oh my gosh I'm such a terrible housekeeper. I love these basic tips. Thanks!Nicholehttp://noshandnest.conoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-73047737951408507842018-08-21T11:34:35.664-05:002018-08-21T11:34:35.664-05:00Your post is exactly what I needed this morning! ...Your post is exactly what I needed this morning! One week to go until school, but I'm pumped to get cracking on re-setting the cleaning routine. Love the colored rag idea--so smart. I, too, fold right out of the dryer because it doesn't take long, and it keeps the never-ending laundry moving. I also have cleaning stuff in every bathroom and mud room and kitchen, but your ideas will improve those stations for sure--with more rags and a place to put them after. One more thought--I love my Dyson cordless, but it only lasts 18 minutes. But that's all I can stand (!) so I just run it 18 min a day which, over the course of a week, gets my entire house. Now, excuse me while I go make my bed. That's going to be my new habit thanks to your nudge :) THANKS!Bonbaranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-24816399254203546032018-08-18T13:58:29.650-05:002018-08-18T13:58:29.650-05:00Thank YOU for this comment! I am so sorry to hear ...Thank YOU for this comment! I am so sorry to hear that you are dealing with a bad back, especially during a full on renovation. Our large scale reno completely impacted me in ways I wasn't expecting, so I can truly sympathize. <br /><br />Cheers to the little things and finding some happiness in small achievements. I hope your renovation goes as smoothly as possible and that you recover quickly. ♥IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-81224252417502688442018-08-18T13:45:25.512-05:002018-08-18T13:45:25.512-05:00Hello - I always use a covered toilet brush built ...Hello - I always use a covered toilet brush built into a holder so the germs stay contained inside and I can store it under my bathroom sinks (similar: http://bit.ly/2vVFYgR). I keep a small amount of disinfecting cleaner in the bottom of the holder. You can also rest the brush between the toilet and lid to dry after use. IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-81274979680725281242018-08-18T13:35:32.294-05:002018-08-18T13:35:32.294-05:00I haven't had brushed nickel for years now bec...I haven't had brushed nickel for years now because I remember how challenging it was to keep clean and water spot free. Have you tried a stainless steel cleaner? I use these wipes on our fridge and they are magic - I wonder if they would work good on brushed nickel also? http://bit.ly/2vTKqww<br /><br />Otherwise I have read that Windex and/or vinegar are the answer - paired with a soft, dry cloth. I found this and it states it can also be used on brushed nickel and for hard water stains: http://bit.ly/2L1BbPD<br /><br />Best of luck and please keep me updated!IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-35907502759243261132018-08-18T10:45:11.269-05:002018-08-18T10:45:11.269-05:00I loved this post - it made me bizarrely happy in ...I loved this post - it made me bizarrely happy in a way nothing else has during a full day's internet trawling whilst miserably confined to bed with a bad back. We're currently living in a building site (and by that I mean we have gaping holes in the walls and floors, no kitchen, a barely functioning bathroom, piles of random stuff suffocating us in the few usable rooms, and an unstoppable, neverending coating of dust and filth on everything). Just contemplating a time when my kids might be getting busy with colour coded cleaning cloths has made me smile (not least because I suspect they'll be totally feral by the time I get around to purchasing any!).<br /><br />As someone who is definitely no clean freak (and could be fairly described as a bit chaotic and messy), it surprises me how much this kind of stuff soothes my soul. It was the same last time we did a big renovation - at the end of a very long haul, the thing that made my heart sing the most was a little cupboard that contained a washing machine, hanging rack and two shelves of cleaning supplies ... god, I loved that cupboard! So thank you for the post - having spent all day lying here in squalor and trying to inspire positive thoughts with images of beautiful homes, turns out it's your cleaning caddy that's made me feel a bit better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-54639751868004669512018-08-18T07:33:49.515-05:002018-08-18T07:33:49.515-05:00Great post! I've never used a toilet brush be...Great post! I've never used a toilet brush before - I'm curious how you store it and how you clean it? Seems like something I don't want to have sitting in a holder in the bathrooms, doesn't seem clean :(<br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com