Cleaning and Organising

Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed with the daily tasks of running your household? Whether your work keeps you constantly busy or you’re dealing with the lively chaos of a bustling family, keeping up with home management can be quite the challenge. No worries, though! Using this guide, you can uncover the best advice to make your home more manageable and easier to maintain. We’re here to explore a range of practical home management tips that promise to ease your stress and completely transform how you handle the responsibilities of your home. Home Management Tips Get Down To Fixing Things Right Away Don’t let things stay broken—instead, tackle those issues head-on! If something’s not working at home, the smart move is to fix it as soon as possible. Take your kitchen appliances, for instance. If they start acting up, don’t attempt a DIY fix on the electrics; it’s risky business. Instead, bring in a Commercial electrician to ensure your home stays safe, efficient, and easy to maintain. Get those repairs underway and make your living space top-notch! Frequent Decluttering Sessions Are Wise Regular decluttering keeps your home tidy and manageable. By consistently clearing out clutter, you’ll minimize the need for frequent tidying and cleaning. This simple practice simplifies home maintenance, making your life easier and your living environment more enjoyable. Daily Tasks Make Your Life Easier For The Future  Simplify daily maintenance by breaking tasks into smaller chores. Take a few minutes daily to tidy up high-traffic areas, rinse dishes, and give surfaces a quick wipe down. Encourage a routine where everyone contributes to order, taking responsibility for their belongings. Embrace small, consistent actions for an organized home and a shared sense of pride. You Need To Use Better Storage Solutions Arrange your storage effortlessly with practical solutions. Utilize drawers, cabinets, and closets wisely to ensure easy access and a neat space. Strategically employ bins, dividers, and shelves to make the most of every inch, establishing an efficient and stylish system for your belongings. Organizing thoughtfully not only makes things easy to find but also adds a nice and peaceful vibe to your home. Embrace The Minimal Look Start a minimalistic journey to turn your home into a welcoming place with endless possibilities. Embrace the power of owning fewer possessions, unlocking clarity reducing stress, and allowing more time for the things you truly love. Shift your focus from quantity to quality—nurture a connection with brands that resonate with you. Surround yourself only with items that bring deep meaning and joy to your life, creating a pleasant vibe in your surroundings. Share The Load With The Family Boost teamwork at home by having everyone contribute. Customize tasks to fit preferences, strengths, and schedules, making a chore plan that works for everyone. Keep communication open, create a collaborative space, and tackle daily tasks together. Turn chores into opportunities for connection and shared success. In conclusion, armed with these home management tips, you can be sure to know how to declutter your home and streamline the maintenance process, ensuring a home that’s both organized and effortlessly enjoyable. Tackling household chores doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Let these home management tips make it easy and enjoyable. Use them to create a space that suits your lifestyle, adding ease to your daily routine. Take these suggestions on board to make your home life smoother and more pleasant!    

Hey, friends! Welcome to the first edition of the ‘Let’s Look’ series for 2024, hosted by Erika and Shay. Today we are diving into the world of closets and looking at how we keep them clean and tidy. I’ll be sharing five closet cleanout tips that I find incredibly useful – let’s get started! This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through these links at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support! Five Closet Cleanout Tips We are in the middle of the summer school holiday break and I am enjoying every single minute of freedom from my usual work routine. Apart from having an amazing time doing relaxing things like binge-watching TV shows, shopping, eating out and catching up with friends and family. I also have a mental list of a few things that I want to do around the house before I go back to work. Of course, at the top of my list was a closet cleanout, and I managed to tackle this task just the other day. To begin, I started by… SORTING MY WARDROBE The first thing I do when I start my big closet cleanout is to sort my clothes. As I separate them into piles, I take a little time to think about each piece as I sort. This helps me to maintain a useful wardrobe that suits my lifestyle and tastes. I choose what I really like and I let go of what I don’t need anymore. This way I make sure that my closet is made up of pieces that I enjoy wearing and work for me every day. I create three distinct piles to help me with the whole decision-making process: KEEP: These are the items that I absolutely love and wear on repeat. No doubt about it! UNSURE: The clothes that go into this pile are the ones that make me go “Hmmm, I’m not quite sure.” It’s usually a piece of clothing that I haven’t worn in ages. Or something that I don’t feel one hundred per cent attached to. DONATE: The clothes that go into this pile are the ones that I know for sure that I want to say goodbye to and they are still in good enough condition to donate, pass on to family or even sell. After sorting into ‘Keep’, ‘Unsure’, and ‘Donate’, I focus on the unsure items and then if I don’t see myself wearing any of those items any time soon I pass them on to the donate pile. SEASONAL CLOSET REFRESH Giving my closet a seasonal refresh is a practical move. Whenever the weather starts to shift, I take a good look at my clothes and I separate the ones that are suitable for the current weather. Then I set aside the items for another season. But I don’t rush because, in the past, I have made the mistake of doing a complete seasonal wardrobe change. Only to then have to fish out clothes from storage because the weather hadn’t made a full commitment to the change of season. So annoying! Now I make sure that I keep a few transitional pieces where I can easily find them. I have found a few great options that help me optimise the space that I have in my closet. Vacuum-sealed storage bags are amazing for reducing the space the clothes take up, especially those warm but bulky jumpers. I also use the high shelving above my closet rods to store the clothes that I won’t need for the time being. In addition, I store my coats in garment bags and keep them in a closet in my office/garage. You need to get creative when you don’t have a ton of space! I know that you can use under-bed storage containers and these are a great option. But I don’t as I prefer not to keep anything under my bed (except dust hehe). ONE-IN-ONE OUT RULE I try super hard to stick to the one-in-one-out rule. This means that every time I add a new piece to my wardrobe then I need to say goodbye to an existing item. This principle is always in the back of my mind whenever I try something on at the shops. It really helps me to keep a balanced, clutter-free collection. This matches my love for keeping my closet neat with a minimalist touch! KEEP IT NEAT DAILY I try to make sure to keep my closet tidy every day and that way I don’t have to tackle a big closet cleanout very often. I have developed a habit that 15-year-old me would find astonishing. My closets were anything but tidy back during my teenage years! Now I fold my clothes and keep things in their designated spots. This simple habit prevents a big overwhelming mess and it just makes life a whole lot easier in the long run. To keep everything tidy I also use black velvet hangers and these are wonderful because they prevent my clothes from sliding off and ending up on my closet floor. In addition, they are also great for maintaining the shape of my clothes and they don’t leave those dents on the shoulders of my tops the way the wire hangers do. I also use the hangers with clips specifically for skirts and pants, these keep them secured in place and (almost) wrinkle-free. ARRANGE CLOTHES BY COLOUR AND TYPE I have found a practical way to keep my closet tidy and it makes choosing an outfit easy. I organise my clothes by both colour and type. It’s a simple method that begins with grouping similar such as jeans, skirts and shorts etc. Then within each of these groups, I take it a step further and organise them by colour. This way things look visually pleasing and it also serves a very important sanity-saving purpose. When I’m in a hurry or trying to piece an outfit together. I

Hi there friends! Welcome to the August edition of ‘Not Just A Mom’ hosted by Adrienne, Dara, Joanne, Lauren and Sarah. The topic for this month is What’s Inside My Handbag. If I had written this post many years ago the title would have been What’s Not Inside My Handbag, You see, back then my handbag could have easily doubled as Mary Poppins magical carpet bag! I was always prepared for any emergency and my bag was full of items for just-in-case. On top of that, my kids used to love collecting things when we were out and about. So I would always have things like dead flowers, rocks, sticks and leaves laying at the bottom of my handbag. Yep, those were the days! But now my kids are all grown up and my handbag has gone through a huge transformation – from a bottomless pit of kids’ supplies and junk. To a minimal crossbody bag that holds only the essentials. So gone are the days of lugging around a tote that could fit a small child. Now all I carry is a small crossbody bag that not only helps me stay organised but is also perfect for my daily walks to and from work. No more annoying shoulder strain and no more looking like I’m packed to go on a two-week trip! My Everyday Cross Body Bag Let me introduce you to my everyday leather crossbody bag. I bought this cute bag from one of my favourite shops Funkis. A Scandinavian design store in Paddington, Sydney. I deliberately chose a small bag so that I would never be tempted to fill it with things that I didn’t absolutely need. Let’s Take A Peek At What’s Inside My Handbag Wallet   The most important item is my wallet and I have a small one that fits neatly inside my bag. I love that it has a zipper that goes all the way around and keeps everything secure. It also has different sections for bills coins and a few cards. It’s a great design that helps me stay organised and makes things easier. Phone Again I stuck to the theme of keeping things small and compact. So when I updated my phone back in 2020 I went for the iPhone SE. Keys I have two keys on my key holder, my car key and my house key. The great thing about this larger key holder is that its easy to grab without rummaging through my things. Small key holders somehow like to sink to the bottom of even the smallest bags, making them harder to find quickly. Lipstick I keep my favourite shade of lipstick nestled in my bag. Tissues Sometimes I get allergies and I also have gustatory rhinitis. This is a big name that means my nose runs whenever I eat LOL. If you’re curious to learn about this quirky aspect of my life then you can read this in my post 25 things you don’t know about me. Fold-up Carry Bag It’s so handy to keep a foldable bag that holds so much. It’s perfect for impromptu stops at the grocery shop and a really practical must-have. Pen You never know when you might need one! Small Card Wallet I keep most of my cards on an app on my phone but I still have a few cards that I keep in this cute card wallet. Hand Sanitiser   I can’t keep hand sanitiser inside my small handbag because it won’t fit. Instead I have this cute case that holds a small bottle of sanitiser and clips to any bag-its a perfect solution ! And that sums up what’s inside my bag. I absolutely love my crossbody bag-it’s my trusted companion in helping me to keep things simple. Thanks so much for joining me today and taking a peek into my bag. You can click here if you would like to read another post about 8 Essential Handbags for Women. Have a wonderful day!  

Hi there everyone it’s time for the June edition of Monthly Musings. So today I am joining Holly and Patty to talk about Vacations, Trips and Adventures. This is a fun topic and although it’s been a long time since I have been on a proper long vacation. I still have so many memories from past vacations. And after writing this post, I find that I am getting really excited about the possibility of future travel. Vacation, Trips and Adventures FAVOURITE VACATION DESTINATIONS I would have to say that my favourite travel destination is Los Angeles. I’m a big chicken when it comes to flying. So I have decided that if I have to risk my life. Then the only places I want to risk my life for are Disneyland and Universal Studios. Another favourite vacation destination is Hawaii. The weather is beautiful and everyone is so friendly and unrushed. I have been lucky enough to visit L. A and Hawaii a few times but not for many years. Who knows maybe I will make my way there again in the next couple of years. I love these travel destinations so much that I refuse to give in to my fear of flying! BEST PACKING TIPS I love packing cubes as they keep everything so neat and organised in your suitcase. But my best packing tip would be to roll your clothes before placing them in the packing cubes. Rolling your clothes saves space and also minimises wrinkles. The rolled garments fit neatly inside the packing cubes and you can easily locate your items without messing up the rest of your packing. I also have a whole bunch of travel tips that you might like to check out here. ROAD TRIPS OR FLY I guess road trips, although it means I will always have one foot ready on my invisible brake. FAVOURITE VACATION MEMORY AS A CHILD Hands down it would have to be the time when my family stayed in a caravan park with my childhood friends and their families. We went to a place called Budgewoi and spent about a week there. To this day we still talk about it because we had so much fun! We swam all day until we were ravenous and then we would go back to the caravan where our mums would be waiting for us with food. There was also some kind of electronic gaming machine in the only shop on the caravan site. My friends and I took turns getting our names up on the top score screen. Although they did have a hard time beating me. Hehe, I’m not sporty at all but give me a joystick and I’m a champ. Such fantastic memories and the best part is that I still keep in contact with my lovely friends. OCEAN, LAKE OR MOUNTAIN I think that I like all of these choices and I don’t have a preference. CAMPOUT OR INDOOR GRILL Campout for sure! FAVOURITE SUMMER COCKTAIL OR MOCKTAIL Probably a Margarita or Piña Colada but give me any fruity Summer cocktail and I’m as happy as can be. MOST AMAZING TRAVEL UPGRADE STORY When I was 14 I went with my mum to visit family who lived on Long Island in New York. When we boarded the plane in Sydney we discovered that our seats were in first class and my mum and I were very confused. We thought they must have made a mistake for sure! The flight attendant assured us that they were our assigned seats. So we sat down fully expecting to be thrown out of there haha! But we weren’t, instead, it was a long luxurious flight where we got to pick our meals from a menu, we had real cutlery and we kept getting offered anything and everything. It was the best!! Here I am with my cousin and her kids in New York! ICE CREAM OR POPSICLE Both as long as there is some strawberry flavour! DO YOU CAMP I don’t camp now but we did when I was a kid. My uncle had all the necessary camping equipment along with a massive army-style tent. My whole family would go to a place called Bundeena and stay during the Easter break and also in Summer. We would all sleep in this one big tent and my aunt would tell us the best ghost stories at night. They left me scared to death and unable to sleep. They’re the best kind, aren’t they?   Even though the thought of flying or enduring long car rides sends shivers down my spine. I have decided to conquer my travel fears because I don’t want to miss out on fabulous vacation opportunities and unforgettable memories. So despite my travel quirks, I am excited about researching for our next adventure. And although our big vacation is still a long while away, it’s going to be epic!

Hey there friends it’s time for our June edition of ‘Let’s Look’ and today we are going to be looking at our best travel tips. Now it’s been a while since I’ve had a chance to pack my bags and set off on a fun getaway. But I still have a bunch of travel tips from my past holidays that I’m excited to share with you. Best Travel Tips Embrace Your Sense Of Adventure Travelling is the perfect opportunity to get outside of our comfort zones and embrace new experiences. So be open to trying new things that you might have never gotten the chance to do before. Break free from the same ol’ resort and jump into the heart of the real destination. Why spend your whole holiday doing the same thing in different places when there’s a whole world out there just waiting for you to discover it? Go ahead and immerse yourself in the unique culture, attractions and hidden places. This will make your holiday a truly unforgettable experience. Oh, and the stories you will have to tell when you get home….priceless! Plan But Be Flexible It’s always great to have a solid plan of all the places that you really want to visit. But it’s also important to remember not to over-timetable yourself. Flexibility allows you to seize unexpected yet incredible experiences. Immerse Yourself In Local Culture Interact with locals, embrace the local culture, try traditional cuisines and explore customs and traditions. This is the best way to truly gain an understanding of the world and its rich diverse communities. Capture Memories, Not Just Photos Of course, you want to take many photos so you can look back on your wonderful time away. But consider giving your phone camera a rest and immerse yourself fully in the moment. By doing this you will create unforgettable memories that will stay with you forever. Embrace Technology These days there are so many travel apps that will make your holiday so much easier. You can use these apps to find the best local spots, map your routes and discover new places. You can also stay connected with your friends and family who will be dying to know what you’re up to! Travel Responsibly As travellers, we need to remember that we have a responsibility to preserve and protect the places we visit. Respect the local traditions and customs. And always be aware to minimize your environmental impact. Pack Like A Pro Efficient packing is the key to avoiding unnecessary stress. Use packing cubes to maximise space and consider versatile clothing that you can mix and match to create different outfits. Don’t forget to pack light so that you have room for all those souvenirs and bargains that you might be able to nab. Take Time To Relax It’s so easy to get caught up in the excitement and then forget to make rest, relaxation and self-care a priority. Make sure to find moments to relax and unwind. Find a local coffee shop, or park or just sit down somewhere and inhale the local surroundings. Appreciate the beauty of your newly found amazing destination. Learn A Few Local Phrases Connect with locals by learning a few basic phrases in the local language. This is a fantastic way to break the ice, simple greetings and thank-yous can work wonders in making connections and showing respect and appreciation for the local culture. Create A Travel Playlist Before you set off on your fun trip, create a playlist filled with your favourite upbeat music that grabs the spirit of adventure. Let the music set the tone for your trip and make your travel experience a total blast. Then whenever you hear those favourite tunes. Your mind will transport you back to your wonderful travel memories. Because that’s exactly the powerful effect that music has on us- it transports us into different times and places! Keep A Travel Journal Don’t forget to take a journal with you and document your adventures. Write about what you see, hear, and how you feel. Stick little memorabilia in your journal such as transport tickets, menus and pamphlets of places you visit. You can even stick things like snack wrappers (just make sure they’re clean). This is such a fun and creative way of remembering the treats you indulged in during your travels. It’s so fun to look back on your travel journal. And you will be so glad that you kept a record of even the little things that you might have otherwise forgotten if you hadn’t documented them. So there you have it! Eleven best travel tips to make your next adventure even more incredible. Happy travels! Linking up with Shay and Erika

Keeping a clean home can be an overwhelming task, but with these simple cleaning hacks, you can conquer those tasks in a flash! These tips are effective and super easy to follow and they also add a touch of fun and creativity to your cleaning routine. These cleaning hacks are perfect for tackling those annoying little chores that are easy to forget about. From cleaning grout in your bathroom to dusting those hard-to-reach places. These cleaning hacks can help you keep up with those smaller cleaning tasks that can snowball and become overwhelming if you leave them “for another day”. These tips can help you smash out these tasks quickly and efficiently, leaving your home looking and feeling clean and refreshed. So go ahead and give them a try and see how you can make your cleaning routine a breeze! SIMPLE CLEANING HACKS USE BICARB (BAKING SODA) TO CLEAN YOUR OVEN If your oven needs a good clean and you are looking for an eco-friendly alternative to those nasty sprays which are full of chemicals. Then try this simple cleaning hack. First, remove the oven racks and soak them in hot soapy water. Then mix bicarb and water to make a paste and spread it over the inside of your oven. Let it sit for a few hours or better still leave it overnight. Then simply wipe it away with a damp cloth. Finally, spray vinegar on the inside of the oven. Wipe it down again to get rid of any remaining residue. CLEAN YOUR SHOWERHEAD WITH VINEGAR Have you noticed that over time mineral deposits can build up on your showerhead? This build-up can be really annoying because it causes the water to spray in all sorts of weird directions. A simple way to clean it is to fill a plastic bag with vinegar. Then tie the bag securely around the showerhead. You just need to make sure that the head is fully immersed in the vinegar. Then leave it for a few hours and run the shower to rinse off the vinegar. Your showerhead will be free of mineral deposits and good to go for a whole lot more refreshing showers. USE A DRYER SHEET TO CLEAN BASEBOARDS (SKIRTING BOARDS) Skirting boards can be big dust collectors and difficult to clean. One simple cleaning hack is to use a dryer sheet to wipe them down. The sheet will pick up the dust and an added bonus is it will leave behind a nice fresh fragrance. USE A TOOTHBRUSH TO CLEAN SMALL SPACES Don’t throw away your old toothbrushes. Instead, give them a good wash and keep them for cleaning small spaces like the grout between the tiles, or the corners of the windows. If you also use a cleaning solution like vinegar or bicarb then this will help to loosen the dirt. USE A LEMON TO CLEAN YOUR MICROWAVE We all know that microwaves can become dirty really fast. Get rid of the splatters and food smells with a lemon. Simply cut a lemon in half and place it in a bowl of water. Then microwave the bowl for about 3-5 minutes. Let it sit inside the microwave so that the steam does all the work of loosening any grime and dirt. Finally, use a cloth to wipe down the inside of the microwave. And the result will be a clean, shiny and fresh-smelling microwave. USE A LINT ROLLER TO CLEAN LAMPSHADES Lampshades are one of those things that can be awkward to clean. But with a lint roller, you can quickly and easily remove any dirt and dust. Simply roll the lint roller over the lampshade and it will pick up any debris. USE A VINEGAR SOLUTION TO CLEAN YOUR DISHWASHER Dishwashers can get really dirty and smelly over time. To clean your dishwasher, mix equal parts water and vinegar in a spray bottle. Then spray the inside of the dishwasher, making sure to get into all the nooks and crannies. Let it sit for about 30 minutes and then wipe it down with a damp cloth. USE A MICROFIBER CLOTH TO CLEAN ELECTRONIC SCREENS Electronic screens can get smudgy, dusty and dirty very fast. But with a microfiber cloth, you can get it sparkly clean in no time. Simply dampen the cloth with a tiny bit of water and then gently wipe the screen in a circular motion. This is the gentlest and most effective way to clean electronic screens. If you use chemicals then you run the risk of damaging or scratching your screen. USE VINEGAR TO CLEAN YOUR KETTLE The inside of kettles can go brown and unsightly after a while. But with vinegar, you can get your kettle looking like new in no time. All you have to do is fill the kettle with equal parts vinegar and water. Leave it overnight and in the morning rinse the kettle several times to remove any vinegar. USE A TOOTHBRUSH TO CLEAN YOUR KEYBOARD Have you ever looked at your keyboard and then been horrified by all the crumbs, dust and debris? Just use a toothbrush dipped in rubbing alcohol. Gently scrub but always make sure that your keyboard is unplugged first. For a more thorough clean, you can also use compressed air to really blow away any remaining dust. You can buy compressed air at many office supply stores, electronic stores or hardware stores. USE BICARB (BAKING SODA) AND VINEGAR TO CLEAN DRAINS Ugh, clogged drains can just about ruin your day! But there’s a simple solution to this problem. Simply pour a cup of bicarb down the drain followed by a cup of vinegar. Let the mixture sit for at least 30 minutes then flush it down wth boiling water. This can help clean any debris and leave your drains smelling fresh. CLEAN YOUR BLINDS WITH A SOCK Cleaning blinds can be so frustrating and time-consuming. But there’s a simple hack that you can use to get your blinds clean in next

Today we are going to look at some super effective laundry stain removal hacks that will make your life easier. One of the most frustrating parts of doing laundry is dealing with stubborn stains that won’t come off. Whether it’s grass stains on your child’s pants, coffee stains on your favourite shirt or a greasy stain on your t-shirt compliments of a juicy burger. It can be a real challenge to get rid of them. But fear not! There are plenty of effective laundry stain-removal hacks that can help you tackle even the toughest stains. So let’s jump right in and look at some great tips for dealing with nasty laundry stains. Laundry Stain Removal Hacks Act Fast The first and most important laundry stain removal hack is to act fast. Because the longer you wait, the harder it will be to remove the stain. So make sure that you treat it as soon as notice it. Don’t Rub The Stain It’s so tempting to rub the stain vigorously with a cloth or sponge when you are in a panic and trying desperately to stop your clothes from being permanently ruined. In fact, rubbing can cause the stain to spread and embed deeper into the fibers, making it difficult to remove. Instead of rubbing, gently blot the stain with a clean cloth before you treat it with the appropriate stain remover. Check The Care Label Before you do anything, always make sure to read the tiny writing on the care label of the garment. The last thing that you want to do is damage the fabric by using the wrong cleaning method. Identify The Stain Remember that different types of stains require different treatments. So before you try and remove the stain always make sure that you know what kind of stain you are dealing with. And that way you will use the appropriate treatment. For example, a grease stain will require a different treatment than a red wine stain. Use The Correct Detergent You need to make sure that you use the correct detergent. Because it will make a big difference when it comes to how successful you are in removing that annoying stain. So look for a detergent that is made especially for your type of stain and fabric. Use Hot Water Hot water can be helpful in removing some stains. The reason for this is that hot water can help break down and remove certain stains. Again, make sure to identify the stain and check the care label to make sure that hot water won’t ruin the fabric. Use Vinegar Vinegar is an amazing all-purpose natural cleaner. And it can also be very effective when it comes to stain removal. Mix equal parts vinegar and water then apply to the stain. Let it sit for a few minutes before washing. Use Baking Soda Baking soda is also another natural cleaner that can help to remove stains. All you need to do is mix a tablespoon of baking soda with a little water to make a paste. Then apply it to the stain and let sit for a few minutes before washing. Use Lemon Juice Did you know that lemon juice is a type of natural bleach? It can be very effective for removing stains if you apply a little to the stain and then wash as usual after a few minutes. Use Dish Soap Dish soap is amazing when it comes to removing grease and oil stains. Just apply a little bit of dish soap to the stain and leave it on for a few minutes before washing as you normally would. Use Salt Salt is fantastic for removing red wine stains. Pour a good amount onto the stain and let it sit for a few minutes before washing. Use Soda Water Soda water is good for removing coffee and tea stains. Pour some soda water onto the stain and leave it on for a short while before washing as usual. Use Cornflour Corn flour can be used to remove grease and oil stains. Sprinkle some onto the stain and after a short while brush the cornflour off and wash as you normally would. Use Rubbing Alcohol Rubbing alcohol is perfect for removing ink stains. Just apply some onto the stain before washing as usual. Soak Stained Clothes For stubborn stains try soaking your garment in water and laundry detergent before washing. Use A Brush Some tough stains need to brush gently with a soft-bristled toothbrush. This can loosen the stain and make it much easier to remove in the wash. Don’t Dry Clothes Until The Stain Is Gone If you can still see the stain even after you have washed your garment. Then make sure not to let it dry because this will make it so much harder to remove the stain. The last thing you want is for the stain to set. Here Is A List Of Possible Stains And Laundry Stain Removal Solutions Coffee/tea stains: First soak the stained area in cold water and then blot with a solution of white vinegar and water. Rinse with cold water. Grass Stains: Make a paste with baking soda and a small amount of water. Apply the paste to the stain and let sit for approximately 15 minutes. Then scrub with a soft-bristled toothbrush before washing as usual. Wine Stains: Blot up any excess wine with a clean cloth. Then cover the stain with enough salt to absorb the liquid. Rinse with cold water and apply a solution of equal parts vinegar and water. Lastly, rinse with cold water again. Oil Stains: Apply a small amount of dish soap to the stained area and let sit for at least 10 minutes then rinse with hot water and wash as usual. Blood Stains: Soak the stained area in cold water. Then apply dish soap, let it sit for 10 minutes and rinse with cold water. Grease Stains: Apply a solution of white vinegar and baking soda then

Hi everyone I can hardly believe that it’s already the February edition of ‘Let’s Look’. Today I’m linking up with Shay from ‘Mix and Match Mama’ and Erika from ‘ A Little Bit Of Everything’. And we are going to chat about ‘What’s In Our Medicine Cabinet”. I like joining in and looking at these topics because they are a great way to exchange ideas and grab some tips. And the nosey part of me also likes to peek inside people’s cabinets too. Hehe! What’s Inside My Medicine Cabinet So welcome to my medicine cabinet the home of my happy and healthy essentials. From first aid must-haves to self-care staples. This medicine cabinet holds all the tools that I need to keep me feeling my best. A First Aid Box I like to keep all my first aid essentials in a box that I picked up from Ikea. I love this big box which is part of a set that has containers of different sizes. They are fantastic for keeping my bits and pieces neatly stored inside my cabinets. Inside this box, I keep my first aid things like band-aids and antiseptic for cuts and scrapes. As well as bandages, splinter cream, burn-aid (which is absolutely amazing for small burns. It stops the stinging in a flash) and an asthma puffer. I don’t have asthma but after I get a cold and cough. I find that my airway is very sensitive so the puffer helps with that. Pain relievers I have some Paracetamol and Ibuprofen in the medicine cabinet. When headaches strike I try and deal with them first of all by drinking water (sometimes I’m not great at remembering until I have a headache). But then of course, if that doesn’t work then I reach for the paracetamol. And the ibuprofen is mainly for my husband who gets knee pain from being on his feet for so many hours at work. Allergy relief My allergies are nowhere near as bad as they used to be. But sometimes they flare up and my nose is so annoyingly itchy that I want to scratch it off. So I like to keep some antihistamines to help during the allergy season. You can see by the way I’ve ripped open the box that my nose must have been making me crazy. I couldn’t wait to get into the antihistamine to make it stop! Skincare I keep some essential skincare products in my medicine cabinet. Like sunscreen, moisturiser and night cream. As well as some face masks to pamper my skin and give it the nourishment it needs. Visine Eye Drops My eyes go bright red almost every time I wash my hair. It doesn’t matter what brand of shampoo I use whether it’s organic, salon or supermarket shampoo. For some reason, any shampoo irritates my eyes and makes me look like I have been crying. So after I wash my hair I squirt some Visine eye drops in my eyes and then I’m all good to go. Thermometer I make sure to keep a thermometer in the medicine cabinet for easy access. It sure came in handy when we had covid! Electrolyte Solution For Dehydration We had the worst bout of gastro late last year. So I had to order some Hydrolyte ice blocks online to help us all get through it. None of us could even leave the house to go and buy it at the chemist. We don’t often get gastro but now we are prepared. Cotton Buds And Cotton Balls There’s also a small stash of cotton buds and cotton balls stored away in the Ikea containers that I mentioned earlier. RAT Tests I keep a couple of boxes of rapid antigen tests. But we got given so many from Sam’s school and my preschool that we also have a few boxes stored under the main bathroom sink. Aeroguard The mozzies are just relentless, especially in this humid weather. So roll-on Aeroguard insect repellent is an absolute must in the medicine cabinet! And that’s about all of the essentials that I keep in my main medicine cabinet. I also have a cupboard under the sink in the ensuite where I keep other things like hair products and make-up etc. Thanks so much for stopping by today and letting me give you a little tour of what’s inside my medicine cabinet. What’s inside yours, I’d really love to know 😊. In case you missed it. Here’s what we looked at in January. Organisation Tips For A Busy Family