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How to Clean and Organize Your Refrigerator for Better Food Safety and Less Waste

Master fridge cleaning and organization for enhanced food safety and minimal waste. Follow easy steps for orderly storage, lasting freshness, and convenience. Read more

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Reviving a Plastic Cutting Board with Lemon: A Simple and Eco-Friendly Technique

Discover an easy and effective way to clean your plastic cutting board using lemon. Natural, safe, and quick to do! Read more

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How to Naturally Clean and Deodorize Your Garbage Disposal

Natural methods for clean and deodorize your garbage disposal. Keep your kitchen smelling fresh with these simple tips. Read more

Clean Bathrooms

How to Clean Shower Tiles Without Scrubbing

How to effortlessly remove tough stains for a sparkling clean shower. Read more

How to Clean and Sanitize Nail Files

Get the lowdown on proper nail file cleaning with these tips and tricks for a hygienic manicure. Read more

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How To Clean Your Bathroom Sink Overflow Hole

If you cleaned your bathroom, but it still smells, the overflow hole could be the culprit. Read more

Clean Bedrooms

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Bye-Bye Dust Mites: 9 Tips to Cleanse Your Mattress and Sleep Better Tonight!

Sleep better tonight with 9 tips to cleanse your mattress and eliminate dust mites. Wake up refreshed and allergy-free! Read more

Homemade Mattress Spray Recipe for Dust Mites

Eliminate pesky dust mites using my DIY mattress spray made with natural ingredients. Keep your bed clean and fresh with this easy recipe. Read more

How To Get Rid Of Smells in Your Closet

A smelly closet leads to smelly clothes. Here's how to keep yours fresh as a daisy. Read more

Clean Laundry

Can You Use Laundry Detergent To Wash Dishes?

Learn about natural alternatives to dish soap and dishwasher detergent, including baking soda, vinegar, and borax. Keep your dishes clean and your home healthy. Read more

How To Dry Clothes Indoors (without causing damp)

Dry your laundry quickly and safely, without the worry of making your house damp. Read more

Can You Unshrink Clothes? (simple steps for success)

My son's pyjama bottoms shrunk and now only reach mid-shin. Could I unshrink them? Read more

Clean Pets

How To Stop Your Dog Peeing On Your Grass

We would love to let our dog run free in the garden. But she keeps peeing on the grass! Read more

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How To Get Pet Hair Out Of A Carpet Without A Vacuum

Do you have sticky pet hair on your carpet that a vacuum just won't pick up? Read more

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Does Baking Soda Get Rid Of Dog Smell In The Carpet?

Find out how to use simple baking soda to neutralize the doggy smell in your carpet. Read more

Bye-Bye Dust Mites: 9 Tips to Cleanse Your Mattress and Sleep Better Tonight!

Sleep better tonight with 9 tips to cleanse your mattress and eliminate dust mites. Wake up refreshed and allergy-free! Read more

Homemade Mattress Spray Recipe for Dust Mites

Eliminate pesky dust mites using my DIY mattress spray made with natural ingredients. Keep your bed clean and fresh with this easy recipe. Read more

How to Clean Shower Tiles Without Scrubbing

How to effortlessly remove tough stains for a sparkling clean shower. Read more

Best Steam Cleaners for Deep Cleaning in 2023

I review the top steam cleaners for tackling tough stains and deep cleaning in 2023. Choose your perfect model. Read more

How to Clean and Organize Your Refrigerator for Better Food Safety and Less Waste

Master fridge cleaning and organization for enhanced food safety and minimal waste. Follow easy steps for orderly storage, lasting freshness, and convenience. Read more

DIY Natural Air Fresheners for a Fresh and Fragrant Home

Explore DIY natural air fresheners and transform your home into a fresh, fragrant oasis with eco-friendly, non-toxic scents using everyday household items. Read more

Meet the team

Penny

I'm Penny, founder of SparklingPenny.com. I ran a holiday cottage business for over ten years. In that time, I learned more than a thing or two about how to get a home looking its best for paying customers. Find out more.

Xena

I'm Xena. I help Penny test out lots of ideas when she cleans up after me.

I can't help it, but I drop quite a lot of hair, and sometimes I smell a bit doggy!

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