Believe it or not, it’s totally possible to have a clean home and own a pet (or two). Just because you have a dog doesn’t mean your house has to smell like dog. And even though your cat may be shedding his winter coat, you don’t have to be covered in cat hair. Pet messes are just part of pet ownership, but the key to a clean home is to plan for the mess rather than reacting to it as it happens. We’ve compiled seven tips on how to plan for the inevitable pet messes. (Or at least clean them up quickly.)  

The garage can be an intimidating place to clean. Messes from the dog, kids, and DIY projects aren’t helping either. But with warmer weather on the horizon, now is the time to take back the garage. Luckily, our seven steps to spring cleaning your garage makes this once overwhelming task a total breeze.

Spring is near! And with all that sunlight pouring in, you’re starting to see … a lot of dust, clutter, and other junk you’ve just got to get rid of. Rather than devoting a whole weekend or two diving into deep cleaning, we’ve created a list to help you clean your house from top to bottom for just 30 minutes a day for a month. This list will help you declutter, organize, and clean places that you may forget about. So, let’s get started!

With all the buzz around Marie Kondo’s Netflix show, “Tidying Up,” America has become obsessed with cleaning out our closets, shelves, kitchens, and garages. As we consider what items in our home “spark joy,” we also need to consider why it’s so important to de-clutter our homes. Multiple studies suggest that a tidier home can lead to lower levels of stress, increased productivity, and overall wellness. And, who doesn’t need that? So, how can you tidy up without spending days or weeks “KonMari”-ing your way to a happy home? 

The bathroom is arguably the grossest room in your house. And now that the holidays are over and the houseguests have left, it’s time to reclaim your space! So, this month, we’re unleashing the mother load of bathroom cleaning tips. Get ready to get your mind blown because this is our complete list of restroom cleaning hacks and how-to’s. Ready, set, scrub!  

Here at Libman we like to say that, “Your kitchen is only as clean as it’s best scrub brush.” And it’s no secret that we have a ton of different sponges and scrubbers to choose from. But which is the right one for your task? Follow this is a handy guide for selecting the perfect cleaning tool for your kitchen, and you’ll be scrubbing away in no time.

With all the salt, snow, and mud that gets tracked throughout your home, winter can be tough on your floors. But don’t break out those kneepads and scrub brushes just yet. No matter what type of floors you have in your home, there’s a Libman tool and a cleaner for you. Preventative Care Keeping your floors clean doesn’t have to be a massive task. Keeping up on them daily will make your big clean that much easier. A few simple things you can do:

Appliances: necessary for the kitchen, but unnecessarily hard to clean. With some natural cleansers, a few Libman tools, and some good old-fashioned elbow grease, you’ll have your kitchen spic-and-span and your stainless shining in no time. Here’s a how-to on whipping all of your kitchen appliances into tip-top shape.

Ever have that sinking feeling you forgot something? Like a guest is coming over soon, and your house is a wreck? Or maybe it’s Saturday afternoon, and you just don’t feel like spending more than a TV show’s time cleaning up. Well, fear not. We’ve got a recipe for a quick way to clean your house in just 30 minutes. After all, the best motivation for cleaning is a deadline.

‘Tis the season for busy kids and even busier schedules. Between class, sports, play dates, homework, and extracurriculars, you’ll be back behind the wheel of Mom’s Taxi Service quicker than you can say, “do your homework.” The trick to mastering packed weekdays is all in the prep work. We’ve put together a crash course in preparing for the most wonderful time of the year – back-to-school season.