We like to think here at Turtle Mat that we help just a little bit to make mums lives easier; keeping floors and homes cleaner for longer with the dirt-trapping power of a Turtle Mat. Don’t just take our word for it though; the Family Panel (review guide)     thought so too…

http://familypanelreviews.blogspot.com/2010/03/turtle-mat.html

It’s great to receive such positive feedback (stop – you’re making us blush!) and it got us thinking about the secrets our mum’s have shared with us to make housework a breeze.

So we thought we’d spend the week (through tweets #cleaning and Facebook posts) sharing with you the hints and tips that make the boring job of cleaning that little bit more bearable. So to get the ball rolling:

Vinegar is a great household cleaner (good on chips too!)…

* Use white wine vinegar to clean floor tile grouting (two tablespoons of vinegar into a large mug of warm water)

* Cider vinegar (approx 100ml) with about 4 litres of warm water is great for cleaning wood floors – just make sure the mop is well wrung out and not too wet

* Vinegar into the warm water you use to clean glass (1 litre water and 250ml vinegar) makes your windows sparkle, dry-off excess with newspaper

Hope they help and if you have any tips you’d like to share don’t forget to comment, we’d love to hear from you.

In most homes, the kitchen is the busiest room in the house, a hub of activity centered on meal planning, cooking, eating, and cleaning up. And in today’s busy world, it’s essential to be able to maintain the kitchen quickly and easily, so that you can get to all the other things on your to-do list.

Here are some ideas

•Stove and counter top
Wipe up any spills promptly—it’s easier to wipe them before the food has a chance to harden. After stirring soups and sauces, be sure to use a spoon rest rather than sitting the spoon on the stove top or counter top. This simple step eliminates the need for wiping the surface later.

•Table
Keep paper towels handy for cleaning up spills, especially when dining with young children. Use a special tray or plate for condiments such as ketchup, mustard, or salad dressing. When the condiments are placed on the tray after each use, the tray catches any stray drippings, and minimal wiping of the table will be needed.

•Floors
Floors can be the most challenging part of the kitchen to keep clean. To prevent tracking, wipe up any spills immediately with damp cloth or paper towel. Using kitchen mats at key points, such as in front of the sink and stove, can simplify the task of keeping the floors clean. They are easy to toss into the washing machine, and will help minimize the need for mopping the floors.

With these simple steps, you can make kitchen cleaning easy and spend more time on the rest of your life!

If keeping floor clean in the kitchen is one of your most serious problems you might be willing to use Turtle Mat Kitchen Mats – and see how the problem just disappears.