Window Screens: Lay a large fluffy bath or beach towel across your counter or dining room table. Place your screen on the towel and scrub each side gently with soapy water, a brush, and a dry after side two. Dishwasher: Send everything that's washable through your dishwasher after wiping off any debris including: garbage can lid, water trays from the fridge, coffee tray traps, dust pan, plastic drawer dividers, toothbrush holders. Microwave: Microwave a cup of water for 2-3 minutes and … [Read more...]
Toy Room Organizing
Do you have toys everywhere? Toys seem to grow exponentially, don't they? If your toy room or kids' bedroom is overflowing, it's good to schedule a regular "thinning of the herd". You can do the "keep, throw, donate, store" with toys, and it will be much easier for your kids to help keep the area clean and organized. Designate shelves, bins, and baskets for toys. If you don't know where to start or need some longer-term organizing solutions, give us a call. We will schedule a time to come help … [Read more...]
Storage Units
Storage units are BIG business. This should only be a "temporary" solution while moving, remodeling, or dealing with a temporary situation. However, it should not be a yearly cost or permanent situation. If you have a storage unit that you haven't looked at in quite some time, haven't needed anything out of, keep adding to, or are out growing the space, then it's time to declutter. Just as you would declutter an extra bedroom, attic, or storage room at your house, you need to go through the same … [Read more...]
Organizing Junk Drawers
Everybody has a junk drawer. They actually serve a couple of purposes, so it's important to devote a few minutes to organizing junk drawers and here's why... First, it is an easy access place to grab frequently used items that don't really fit in any other room or drawer such as scissors, pens, tape, screwdriver, etc. Second, junk drawers are a place to quickly get rid of small, misc clutter on your counters that you're not sure where else to put at the time. However, junk drawers fill up over … [Read more...]
Donate Winter Gear When Spring Cleaning
As we head into spring and look forward to storing winter coats, hats, boots, and mittens, it's a great time to declutter. Only keep and store what you know you'll use next winter and donate the rest. Questions to ask: Did anyone wear this pair of boots or coat this winter? If no, donate! Will this coat get worn again, since a new one was received at Christmas? If no, donate! Will this mitten and hat set get used now that it doesn't match the new coat? If no, donate! Did any … [Read more...]
Need Your Vehicle Detailed?
We offer vehicle detailing! You can opt to have the outside detailed, inside detailed, or both! Not only do we detail cars, pick-ups, and SUV's, but we also will detail your boat, pontoon, or camper. If you gave another item that could use some cleaning, just ask. We will give you a quote based on size and specific needs. With spring here and warmer weather arriving, people are ready to get their vehicles detailed, so appointments are filling up. Contact Cindy directly for availability: … [Read more...]
Are Your Documents in Order?
If you have a safe at home, a safety deposit box, or some other system of storing all your important documents, when is the last time you went through everything to make sure everything is up-to-date and old items purged? Time has a way of slipping past us, and what may seem like a recent review quickly becomes 10 or 15 years since you've looked at all the items. We recently went through all our documents and realized we have some things that need updating and other things we no longer even … [Read more...]
Appreciation after a Year of COVID
Cindy and the Tidy Tightwads team would like to take a moment to say "thank you" to all our clients who've been incredibly patient, flexible, and understanding over the course of the last year. It's hard to believe it has been a whole year since the pandemic changed so many lives and continues to influence our spring calendars. There have been many ups and downs, extra hurdles and guidelines to navigate, and loved ones to keep safe. It's with great appreciation that we take this moment to say … [Read more...]
What You Froze for Winter is Ready to Be Used!
If you madly froze apples and garden veggies to enjoy during the winter months, that time is now! Spring and summer will be here before we know it and you don't want to waste food or the time you spent peeling, chopping, and freezing food. Use up what is toward the bottom of your freezer and get creative. With the cold weather here, it's a great time to bake and roast in the oven. Freezer burnt food? If you have food that might be a little freezer burnt or not at its peak, consider turning … [Read more...]
Recycle Unwanted Crayons
Every year school supply lists for younger students include crayons. The most budget conscious, sensible, and earth-friendly parents likely encourage their children to use perfectly good crayons another year with the promise to buy more when it's needed. Many parents feel compelled to start the new year out by sending a fresh box of new crayons and then relegate the old ones to the home craft project bin. Families with avid colorers and daycares who can burn through many colors appreciate the … [Read more...]