Good—simple choices for a better life

Good housekeeping tips #11

Home » Blog » Barbara Good » Good housekeeping tips #11

By Barbara Good

We have received hundreds of housekeeping tips from Good readers. Now it's time to share them with you!

Place for it

"Remember the old saying: 'A place for everything and everything in its place.'  When I do this, I can get straight into my cleaning without having to first tidy the house.  How I wish I would do this more often!"—Kay Allen

Box it up

"When doing a general tidy up, put all the stuff you have lying around into a box, then dust and vacuum. Then put the stuff away, this saves all the walking back too and fro."—Aaron Wells

Clean kettle

"Put ½ a lemon in the jug, almost fill with cold water, bring to the boil and stand overnight. What a success. I am now passing it on to others. By the way, do remove the lemon and rinse jug before use. A friend didn't, so one can imagine the taste of her next cuppa."—Jeanne Sparks

Add your comment

Anonymous comments are queued before publishing and it may take some time before they appear. Please consider creating an account and your comment will appear automatically. If you already have an account, please log in.








If you have trouble reading the code, click on the code itself to generate a new random code
 

More Goodness

The Good blog
  • What are the best raw foods to eat?
    article illustration

    By Christine Smith, 5 days ago

    Whether you have a little or a lot, the important thing is just to start eating more raw food, says new Good blogger Christine Smith. She'll be introducing you to the benefits of eating raw, plus easy ways to incorporate more raw foods into your diet – and no, she won't be telling you to throw out everything in the pantry.

  • Why is raw food good for you?
    article illustration

    By Christine Smith, May 7, 2013

    Whether you have a little or a lot, the important thing is just to start eating more raw food, says new Good blogger Christine Smith. She'll be introducing you to the benefits of eating raw, plus easy ways to incorporate more raw foods into your diet – and no, she won't be telling you to throw out everything in the pantry.

  • Going more raw
    article illustration

    By Christine Smith, April 29, 2013

    Whether you have a little or a lot, the important thing is just to start eating more raw food, says new Good blogger Christine Smith. She'll be introducing you to the benefits of eating raw, plus easy ways to incorporate more raw foods into your diet – and no, she won't be telling you to throw out everything in the pantry.

Good magazine
  • The art of mindfulness

    By Skye Wishart, April 26, 2013

    Learn how to ‘turn up for life as it happens’ – and enjoy the health benefits

  • Going on an information diet
    article illustration

    By Rebekah White, April 26, 2013

    The internet is a glorious, seemingly never-ending buffet of interestingness. But as with a smorgasbord, the trick is in finding the delicious and the different, and resisting filling your plate with deep-fried fillers

  • Gold, frankincense … and biscuits

    By Sarah Heeringa, December 19, 2012

    'Tis the season for sumptuous home baking – perfect for gifts, visitors or late-night indulgences alike

article illustration

Latest issue

Create a cosy – and happier – home this autumn. Discover the secrets of 30 inspiring women. Learn why protein is so vital for our health, whatever your age. Plus: scrumptious recipes, the beginner's guide to hiking, medicinal teas, a craft makeover and more.

Follow us

Latest comments

  • Joy on Win a tube of natural mascara!:
    Lucas pawpaw ointment. Better than any prescription stuff from the docs :)
  • gabrielle on Win a tube of natural mascara!:
    i am all about rescue remedy, not quite a beauty product as such, but a holistic way of looking at it..im not a make up sort of a gal (but i  …
  • Lily Heathmore on Win a tube of natural mascara!:
    The Body Shops Vitamin C skin Boost is the most amazing skin serum I have ever experienced! It actually makes my skin feel like silk (excuse  …
  • jay on Win a tube of natural mascara!:
    coconut oil on my lips since i found out the perils of lip balms :)
  • Annie Palfrey on New Zealand's top craft markets:
    Hi I am looking for a tiny little blue ceramic boat my daughter bought and was using as a salt celler ...it was a souvenier of a cruise   …
  • Gayle on Win a tube of natural mascara!:
    My favourite item is Dr Hauschka Mascara. Mascara usually makes my eyes itch but this one doesn't make them itch at all...love it!
  • vegdaze on Slow cookers vs pressure cookers:
    Thank you for the energy comparisons! I love my pressure cooker and _The New Fast Food Cookbook_. I think it's very versatile since you can  …
  • Kristin on Win a tube of natural mascara!:
    My favourite item is my Burt's Bees lip balm, given to me by a friend and wonderfully moisturising without leaving a gluggy residue. Se  …

Blogs

Good pages

Good Shopping Handbook