A RECIPE FOR DeCluttering

Do you need to take time out to get organized? Answer these questions to find out: Can you find what you need in 15 seconds or less? Can others in your home or office find what they need in 15 seconds or less? Does your current way of organizing your environment keep you focused on […]

Do you need to take time out to get organized? Answer these questions to find out:
Can you find what you need in 15 seconds or less?
Can others in your home or office find what they need in 15 seconds or less?
Does your current way of organizing your environment keep you focused on what’s most important to you?
Do you like being in your environment and how it makes you feel?

If you answered NO to any of the above questions, keep reading. These tips will help you get organized.
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Try the 20-minute Clutter Test

If unexpected guests call to say they will be at your place in 20 minutes, will you be ready in that amount of time? If not, your home is too cluttered. The best test, of course, is how you feel when you look at your place. If you find it’s a stressful maze of stuff, […]

If unexpected guests call to say they will be at your place in 20 minutes, will you be ready in that amount of time? If not, your home is too cluttered. The best test, of course, is how you feel when you look at your place.

If you find it’s a stressful maze of stuff, taking action is a must. Start by vowing to spend 20 to 30 minutes a day de-cluttering.

  • Tackling one room at a time, decide what you can do without, what to keep and what to trash.
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Surprising Solutions Dirty Little Problems

Here are some surprising solutions to our dirty little problems. Dirty Keyboard and Remote Control Use a bristled paintbrush to dust keyboards and the crevices of remote controls. Musty Closet Smell Put some charcoal briquettes (the kind that don’t contain lighter fluid) into large tea strainer balls, and hang them in the closet. The charcoal […]

Here are some surprising solutions to our dirty little problems.

  • Dirty Keyboard and Remote Control
    Use a bristled paintbrush to dust keyboards and the crevices of remote controls.
  • Musty Closet Smell
    Put some charcoal briquettes (the kind that don’t contain lighter fluid) into large tea strainer balls, and hang them in the closet. The charcoal will absorb the musty closet smell. It’s a natural deodorizer. (more…)

Laundry Room Organizing Tips

1. Delegate responsibility:  When it comes to doing the laundry and keeping the room organized, delegate some responsibilities to other family members rather than trying to do it all yourself. 2.  Walk them through the process of doing the laundry:

1. Delegate responsibility:  When it comes to doing the laundry and keeping the room organized, delegate some responsibilities to other family members rather than trying to do it all yourself.

2.  Walk them through the process of doing the laundry: (more…)

Clutter on the Mind?

Spring has almost sprung in the meantime Why not get organized? Until our weather is constantly warm enough to get out and do all the yard work, why not utilize these dreary days and spark your mental well being. Clutter is a postponed decision so why not get rid of the cluttered thoughts in your […]

Spring has almost sprung in the meantime Why not get organized?
Until our weather is constantly warm enough to get out and do all the yard work, why not utilize these dreary days and spark your mental well being. Clutter is a postponed decision so why not get rid of the cluttered thoughts in your mind and re-direct them with a positive thought or being organized. Here are steps to get started: (more…)

Get the clutter off your mind!

Spring has almost sprung in the meantime Why not get organized Until our weather is constantly warm enough to get out and do all the yard work, why not utilize these dreary days and spark your mental well being. Clutter is a postponed decision so why not get rid of the cluttered thoughts in your […]

Spring has almost sprung in the meantime
Why not get organized

Until our weather is constantly warm enough to get out and do all the yard work, why not utilize these dreary days and spark your mental well being. Clutter is a postponed decision so why not get rid of the cluttered thoughts in your mind and re-direct them with a positive thought or being organized. Here are steps to get started:

1. Dedicate the time:
Where to find the time? While sitting around watching TV why not go through all that paperwork that seems to be piling up. One hour a night will add up quickly.
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Dust and Allergens, Meet HEPA and Microfiber

Dust and Allergens, Meet HEPA and Microfiber

We hear the word “HEPA” used in commercials to refer to the filter in a vacuum, but what is a HEPA filter? HEPA stands for “High-Efficiency Particulate Air.” Simply put, it’s very effective at removing small particals from the air. This is beneficial to

We hear the word “HEPA” used in commercials to refer to the filter in a vacuum, but what is a HEPA filter? HEPA stands for “High-Efficiency Particulate Air.” Simply put, it’s very effective at removing small particals from the air. This is beneficial to (more…)

Your Health and Green Products

Green, Green, Green what does it really mean? To Neat Street Cleaning Service it is a responsibility we owe to our employees and our clients, to be healthy as well as to have a clean home. Many cleaning agents contain

Green, Green, Green what does it really mean? To Neat Street Cleaning Service it is a responsibility we owe to our employees and our clients, to be healthy as well as to have a clean home.

Many cleaning agents contain (more…)

Gas Grills

Let’s get grilling! Is it time for an outdoor grill tune-up? When you open your grill for the season, try these steps to get you ready for the season.

You should clean your gas grill every time you use it. Be sure that the grates are cleaned after each time you grill and brush off the sides and lid after every use.

Let’s get grilling! Is it time for an outdoor grill tune-up? When you open your grill for the season, try these steps to get you ready for the season.

You should clean your gas grill every time you use it. Be sure that the grates are cleaned after each time you grill and (more…)

Charcoal Grills

The great thing about charcoal grills is that you clean it out after every use. However, many people don’t take advantage of the situation and simply dump the ashes out.

Keeping a good wire brush handy to sweep out the cooked-on remains will make additional cleaning jobs much easier.

The great thing about charcoal grills is that you clean it out after every use. However, many people don’t take advantage of the situation and simply (more…)