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The fall season is officially here and it’s time for my seasonal fall cleaning. During this time of the year I like to do a deep cleaning before the holiday season arrives. I start with the things outside that need to be cleaned and work …
Late summer and early fall means a lot of outdoor clean-up around here. Every year we clean our outdoor furniture before putting it away for the season. We then work on cleaning the siding on our house, shutters, wood trim, porch banisters and other outdoor …
I’ve been a profilic home canning and canning my family’s foods for the past 33+ years. I first learned as a little girl while helping my grandmother in the kitchen. I learned at a very young age the importance of growing, harvesting, and preserving your own foods. What you grow is 100% better than what you find in a grocery store. Even if you can’t grow your own foods…I recommend supporting local farmers in your area if you can.
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Glass mason jars are a must-have when canning. I own at least 700+ jelly jars, pint jars and quart sized mason jars. When washing them, it’s extremly important to get them clean. You need to get out all of the food, dust, stains, etc. inside and on the outside of the jar. The cleaner, the better. You never want to preserve food in a dirty jar.
Over the decades I’ve used many different types of bottle brushes. Some have been decent while others were total crap. I personally like a brush with a foam sponge on the end. It can get into the very bottom of the jar and into the “curved” parts around the bottom. I like the bristles for scrubbing off stubborn food parties and debris. Hence, why I only use bottle brushes that contain both a sponge and bristles!
Four months ago I bought a new one (mine was falling apart) from a particular brand and it lasted me 5 weeks. No kidding, 5 weeks. The sponge area was falling apart after week 2 and by week 5 I threw it into the trash. Such a waste of money.
A few weeks ago I purchased another one. The one that I fell in-love with is made by Munchkin and it’s called a Sponge Bottle Brush. It’s made for cleaning baby bottles but let me tell you…it’s PERFECT for those of us who do canning and need to constantly clean mason jars!
What makes this one special? Well, I’m going to tell you. Several things!
It has a strong sponge tip which gets into the very bottom of your jars and gets them clean, even around the curved bottom. The bristles are great at getting the stubborn stuff off and finishing up the cleaning job. Inside the handle (pull it apart) you’ll find a hidden nipple brush. Since I’m not cleaning baby bottles I use it to get gunk out from between the grooves that go around the jar’s opening. Finally, it stands upright when not in use. Just stand it up (handled end down) to let it air-dry. Love that!!!
If you’re shopping for a new baby bottle cleaning brush or if you’re into home canning like me…you need to pick up a Sponge Bottle Brush from Munchkin! It’s one of the best that I’ve ever used.
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I’m one of those people who enjoys cleaning my home. I take great pride in having things neat and organized. Having unannounced guests stop by isn’t something that I worry about. I think everyone learned in 2020-2021 the importance of keeping your home clean to …
I’m a self professed neat and clean freak. If you’ve been reading this blog for the past 11 years you’ll already know that. I’m one of those type’s of people who actually enjoys cleaning as long as I have the right tools for the job. …
I’m a self professed neat and clean freak. If you’ve been reading this blog for the past 11 years you’ll already know that. I’m one of those type’s of people who actually enjoys cleaning as long as I have the right tools for the job. I like them to be easy-to-use and versatile. If they have multi-functions, that’s even better.
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Last month I started my spring cleaning for 2021. I do 4 seasonal deep cleanings every year along with weekly cleaning and daily touchups. I like everything to be clean and in it’s proper place. It makes me feel good to keep a clean home which is as germ-free as possible. Unexpected guests? I never worry about them because my home is kept neat and clean.
For the past 2 weeks I’ve been using the Black+Decker Ultra Lightweight Stick Vacuum with 3 in 1 versatility. I had been hunting for a new lightweight vacuum after I fell and busted my arm in two places with 3 surgeries trying to fix the damage. I still use a heavy duty vacuum but wanted something lightweight for daily use and quick touch-ups.
In addition to my injury…we’re pet owners and often find “cat fur” on our rugs and furniture. My husband is currently in the middle of a major remodeling project and is working on our new living room. Dust, dirt, sawdust, cat hair, food crumbs, lint balls, etc. occur daily. I’m constantly cleaning things up.
Black+Decker Ultra Lightweight Stick Vacuum
* Offers 3 in 1 Versatility
* Ultra Lightweight
* Accessories Included (Crevice and Brush Tools)
* Washable HEPA Filter (included)
* Detachable Head for Simple Cleaning
* Removable Hand Vacuum
* Easy to Empty Dustbin
* Swivel Steering
* Works on Multiple Surfaces
* Powerful Motor
* Runs on Electricity, Unlimited Runtime
One of the nicest things about this stick vacuum is it’s versatility. You can use it as a stair vacuum, upright or handheld. You can use it on wall-to-wall carpeting, tile flooring, hardwood floors, upholstery, etc. I’ve been using it all over my home! My cleaning tasks are quicker and easier. Even with a broken arm I’m able to take it from room to room getting things done.
I’ve used the vacuum the past week to vacuum the family room carpet, my hardwood floors in the dining room, the ceramic tile in the kitchen & entryway and I love using it to vacuum our area rugs. Finally a vacuum that gets them clean without trying to pull them into the unit! It glides nicely across all of those different surfaces! I don’t have to stop to change any settings either! I just go!
Romeo (our cat) has been doing a lot of shedding the past 3 weeks (shedding his winter coat) and leaving fur balls and hair all over the carpeting and furniture. I love using the handheld vacuum to clean up our upholstery. It gets all of that fur up in one pass. As pet owners, I think it’s extremely important to keep that under control as fur balls laying around can cause allergies & breathing problems.
I decided to put it through a big test. I got out my heavy duty vacuum and ran that over the carpeting in the living room. When I was done it looked clean. Seriously, it looked clean but wasn’t! I went back over that same carpeting with my new Black+Decker Ultra Lightweight Stick Vacuum and guess what? It got all kinds of dust, dirt and cat fur that the first vacuum had missed! Say what? Yes, first vacuum missed it!
Above you’ll see two photos of my husband emptying the dust bin into our trashcan. As you can see, that first run with my old vacuum missed quite a bit! Geesh. Oh and while I’m talking about the dust bin…it’s super easy to un-attach, empty and re-attach. Wow, we were both really impressed with the job that this light-weight stick vacuum had done!
You can buy this fantastic Black+Decker Ultra Lightweight Stick Vacuum at various retailers across the nation. You’ll find it at Walmart, Amazon and Lowe’s to name a few. You can learn more about Black+Decker products by visiting the company’s website and/or connecting with them on Facebook.
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I’m a prolific hand washer and wash my hands at least a dozen times every day. I’m a big soap and water user, but there are times when that’s not available so I turn to hand sanitizers like the Hand Defense by Spongelle. It’s perfect …
Over the past 3 years we’ve featured several of the Life+Gear flashlights, lanterns, and survival kits here on the TwoClassyChics blog. You can find our past reviews on LifeGear products by clicking HERE. * Complimentary product received for review. 2020 Holiday Gift Guide Featured Product. …