Without question, the worst thing about cleaning the bathroom is removing soap scum. And unfortunately, it needs to be done. The stuff is not only disgustingly ugly, it’s also an embarrassing testament to your lack of cleanliness. It really shouldn’t be embarrassing, but it is. Most people actually have good excuses for not cleaning soap scum. Sometimes it was already there when they moved in. sometimes they have six kids and the stuff builds up before before you have the chance to combat it. And sometimes people just don’t have the time to clean soap scum from shower doors, showers, and tubs. Soap scum, if it’s been left for long enough, is unbelievably hard and has a stubborn streak to match. Through years of having the misfortune of moving into apartments where the prior tenants were slobs, I have successfully learned the fine art of cleaning soap scum. I’ve also learned how to do it without the use chlorine products or TSP. If you want to learn how to remove soap scum safely and effectively, check out this article.
Nasal congestion can hamper your quality of life in many ways. First of all, not being able to breathe clearly can lead to poor moods and grumpiness. Grumpy or not, congestion also interferes with work, both mental and physical. What’s more, without a clean nose, you’ll undoubtedly be forced to mouth breathe. And mouth breathers are (unfortunately) widely considered to be subhuman in our society. Also, you’ll probably never have sex with someone once they have seen your nose goblins. Ok…you’re horrified enough already. You want to know how to clean your nose. Well, there are many ways to dispatch snot and defeat boogers without the use of your index finger. There are saline nasal irrigation products, neti pots, OTC drugs, and natural treatments like eucalyptus oil . Learn about these and more in my latest article.
First of all, cymbal cleaning is completely a matter of preference. Many great drummers are content to let their cymbals develop a deep, dark tarnish. This happens to cymbals when they are exposed to air or moisture. Tarnish actually protects metal. Some percussionists get rid of the tarnish for cosmetic reasons. They want to shine on stage; it’s part of the presentation. Others believe that shiny, clean cymbals emit a sharper, more resonant sound suited for heavier music. Whatever your reasons are, you can learn how to clean cymbals by reading my latest article. I cover commercial cymbal cleaners, common metal polishes, as well as natural, homemade metal cleaners. You’ll also find tips for cymbal care, maintenence, and storage. Follow any link to see how it’s done.
Nothing can bring me back to my childhood quicker than the phrase “clean your room.” As children, cleaning our rooms is just about the worst thing our parents can ask us to do, save brushing our teeth or taking a bath. Why do children hate to do these things? Is it simply because these tasks are not fun? Maybe, or perhaps it truly is a rare and pure form of torture that only children are aware of, the pain of which is numbed with time. I still hate cleaning. But now, I also enjoy the benefits of walking barefoot around my house without getting little bits of shit stuck to them. And I have cats. When I vacuum, I enter into a Zen-like trance and I transcend my conscious reality. Especially when I chase the cats around with the vacuum cleaner. My point is that cleaning your room will most likely never be all that fun. Like an irritating family member, cleaning must be entertained frequently enough to keep up appearances. That doesn’t mean we have to enjoy it. But we should try. If you choose to continue reading this article, I think you will find the advice helpful and perhaps a little humorous. Especially the part about your mom.
Microfiber is perhaps the best fabric to hit the market since…cotton? Okay, okay, I don’t mean to get carried away here. But really, microfiber is pretty fantastic stuff. We have microfiber couches, microfiber sofas, microfiber towels and all sorts of other microfiber products. The only problem with it, is that you have to be very careful when it comes to cleaning microfiber. If you don’t wash microfiber properly, be it your rags or your couch, you can very easily ruin it or at the very least make it ugly. And since the stuff isn’t exactly cheap, this is a bad thing. So, with all the new and different microfiber products hitting stores of late, I decided it was high time to write an article on how to wash microfiber. And here it is. If you need to learn a little something about washing microfiber (be it microfiber furniture or microfiber cloths) then please, check out my article How to Clean Microfiber.
