FAST & FURIOUS Clean the table with a formula appropriate for its material (like wood or glass). Replace any table linens, if you use them. Straighten up the hutch or sideboard, and put away anything you won’t be using that day. Add a vase of fresh flowers as a centerpiece for bonus points! A DEEPERContinue reading “dining room”
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Kitchen
FAST & FURIOUS Put away clean dishes from the dishwasher and drying rack, and transfer any dirty dishes from the sink to the dishwasher Clean counters with all-purpose spray, and wipe cabinet fronts with a microfiber cloth and warm water. Suction up crumbs from the stove with a handheld vacuum, then wipe the surface withContinue reading “Kitchen”
Living Room
FAST & FURIOUS Run a lint roller over the sofa and fluff the pillows. A fabric shaver can rid your couch of fuzz balls from throw blankets. Wipe pet hair off surfaces with damp rubber gloves. They’re seriously like magnets. Light a candle or spray air freshener to mask any odors. A DEEPER CLEAN PassContinue reading “Living Room”
Squeaky-Clean Supplies
Shoe Cleaning Hedgehog, $80; http://flotsmandfork.com/ Biom Sanitizing Wipes; $55 for starter set; getbiom.co Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Cleaning Sheets, $3; target.
A Deeper Clean
Sanitize the doorknobs and light switches with disinfecting wipes or spray. Wipe mirrors with glass cleaner and a flat-weave microfiber cloth. Dust all surfaces and clean the light fixtures using a duster with an extendable handle. Because dirt quickly accumulates in the entryway, place a boot brush outside your door to cut back on crudContinue reading “A Deeper Clean”
Fast & Furious
Put away rogue shoes and extra coats Wipe down the baseboards with a microfiber cloth. (Baseboards are more noticeable because there’s less furniture for them to hide behind!) If they’re extra gunky, try Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Sheets. Sort through the mail and recycle any junk. Shake out the doormat outdoors. Sweep and mop theContinue reading “Fast & Furious”
Housekeeping
is about meeting standards, but sometimes when guests are coming and you’re in a hurry, those standards go out the window. If you’ve got all the time in the world –and we’re not jealous at all–we have the prescription for a thorough tidying-up. Need to hustle? Follow our room-by-room plan to make the place lookContinue reading “Housekeeping”
The clean-enough house
Get your home ready for guests with these easy-to-follow checklists-whether you’ve got plenty of time to prep or their ETA is minutes away! By Leslie Corona
Peanutty Dumpling Salad
Active Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutesServes: 4 14 oz. frozen dumplings1/4 cup toasted sesame oil3 Tbsp. soy sauce or tamari2 Tbsp. rice Vinegar2 tsp. granualted sugar, divided3 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter3 scallions1 5-oz. pkg. mixed salad greens2 carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks (1 cup)1 cup shelled frozen edamame, thawed1/2 cup chopped unsalted dryContinue reading “Peanutty Dumpling Salad”
BLT Salad
Active Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 40 minutesServes: 4 8 thick-cut slices turkey1 5- bacon3 cups torn artisanal or sourdough bread (from 4 oz. bread)1 Tbsp. olive oil1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided4 large eggs3 oz. blue cheese, crumbled (about 3/4 cup)1/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup buttermilk1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving2 Tbsp. choppedContinue reading “BLT Salad”
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