Hey folks, we’ve got another great article from Harriette Halepis. Today’s topic: Marble madness! No, not that the video game. We’re talking marble counters and marble floors. Marble’s nice – real nice – but if you don’t treat it right, you’ll have problems. Etched marbles, water streaks on marble, dull marble – all banes of any marble countertop owner. These tips should help you eliminate some of the common issues with marble counters and floors.
Managing Marble Floors and Countertops
Marble is the epitome of luxury, but keeping marble looking shiny …

There’s some debate over whether off-the-shelf chemical drain cleaners that include bleach are bad for old metal pipes or not. There is no denying that they are bad for septic systems. Plus, the effect that they have on the environment is considerable as well.
Because of this, it’s best to tackle a clogged drain trap in one of two ways: with no chemicals or with all natural chemicals. Let’s talk about ways to unclog a p-trap.
The first step is to determine if it is your p-trap that is clogged and not …

Clean can be green, too. That’s a philosophy we try to stick to here at The Cleaning Frenzy Blog. Most of the time, that means using DIY all purpose cleaning solution (white vinegar and water). Other times it means choosing a greener alternative to household cleaning chemicals. But one way to begin greening the cleaning products in your home is to build a ready-to-go arsenal of green cleaning solutions. Make up all of these at once and utilize when appropriate!
Green “Soft Scrub” Alternative
This natural alternative to SoftScrub can replace your …

Hi folks. We get lots of questions about how to clean your glass cooktop without expensive chemicals that are harsh on the environment and the ol’ pocketbook. So, we’ve been doing our best to come up with a natural cleaner for glass cooktops and ceramic stoves. Our solution for a natural glass cooktop cleaner is actually a combination of green household cleaning alternatives:

Homemade Degreaser
All Natural Glass Cleaner
Good Ol’ Fashioned Elbow Grease

That’s right, the last one there will probably get you the most mileage. We know how frustrating it can be …

When cleaning glass cooktops or ceramic cooktops, it’s best to use a commercial glass cooktop cleaner recommended by your manufacturer. Sure, there are plenty of home remedies for cleaning glass cooktops (some of which have been discussed here) that are great for everyday regular cleaning of glass cooktops. But for tough stains, mineral deposits and that “looks like new” shine, you’ll want to go with a commercial glass cooktop cleaner. Check out some of the top glass cooktop cleaners below.
Cerama Bryte Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner (28 oz), Scraper and 9 Cleaning …

The holidays are nearly upon us – which means at any moment, that phone could ring with the in-laws on the other side saying “Hey, we landed early and we’re on our way to your house. We’ll be there in 20 minutes!” As luck would happen, this typically happens when your house is an absolute pig sty. (After all, who doesn’t put off house cleaning until the last minute?) But don’t freak out. By employing some emergency last minute cleaning tips, you can make your house look passable in no …

Stone counters are the tops – most prospective homeowners dream of granite, marble or composite countertops. They are lovely to behold, pleasing to touch and relatively easy to maintain. Depending on the type of stone countertop you have, there are few methods you’ll want to do to clean it up:
General Cleaning for All Stone Countertops
Treat your stone countertop like a living thing. It will oxidize and age gracefully if you treat it right. Use a pH balanced cleaner at all times. A mild detergent mixed with a little water and …

Good afternoon, Wishywashers. Today we’ll be talking about how to remove stubborn stains on a glass top stove. Yep, these stoves are way easier to clean up than the your typical range with the coils and the elements and whatnot, but if you get sugar syrup or melted plastic or caked on, baked on stains on your glass stovetop, you’ll be in a world of frustration. Here’s a few methods for eliminating some of the tougher stains on glass stovetops.
First, let’s begin with the proper way to clean your cook …

Good morning cleanly gods and goddesses! Today, we’ll be talking about stainless steel sinks.  For years, stainless steel has been the new black when it comes to kitchen sinks – and that’s no surprise. It’s cheap, it’s durable and it doesn’t take a whole heckuva lot to keep it looking pretty.  Of course, there are some things you should do in order to keep your polished stainless sinks looking shiny and pristine. Whereas stainless steel is impervious to nearly everything that other sinks are susceptible to (heat, stains, chipping), it …

Hello charm muffins! Let me ask you this – what would you think of a person who took a filthy, disgusting germ catcher and swabbed it all over your kitchen counters, your plates and all over your hands? You’d probably karate chop them right in the gizzard, right? Well, hold on ninjakid, cuz the germ swabber is – gasp – YOU! That’s right – as insane as it sounds, most of us use dirty towels and sponges to wash and wipe down our kitchens. It doesn’t really make sense, does …