Skills for everyday living.
Dear Home Ec 101,
In 2006, we bought several pieces of microsuede furniture in a chocolate brown. Over time, the arms and headrests have become oily and dirty. The code on the label is “WS”. Can we remove the grime from our couch and recliner?… Keep reading...
Hi Home-Ec 101,
I admit, I am a terrible housekeeper, but I am trying to improve, and I long for a house I can be proud of.
We have lived in our 1957 Cape Cod home for 8 years. It probably came with a certain amount of wear and tear, but our 3 kids, 2 dogs and poor housekeeping skills have taken a toll.… Keep reading...
The living room, or family room, often becomes a catch all place. At my house it’s where we love to crash, watch a movie, have a snack, play with toys/games, and more. I’ll confess that we let the dog on the couch in there too.… Keep reading...
Dear Home Ec 101,
I love your blog (and book), but have a question I don’t think has been addressed. We live in a small duplex with 5 animals (three dogs and two cats). While I’m learning to keep stuff clean -mostly 😉 – there is one recurring issue that I’ve been having.… Keep reading...
Dear Home Ec 101,
Can you tell me how to clean throw pillows? A friend made me a pillow cover for a throw pillow on my couch, but she sewed it shut over the pillow, so there is no way to remove the pillow to wash it.… Keep reading...
Dear Home-Ec 101,
We just bought a house, and the fireplace is surrounded by marble. It may be faux marble since most things in the house are builder-grade materials. Anyway, the marble surround is stained. There are blotches of yellow above and Kool-aid type stains on the hearth.… Keep reading...
Dear Home-Ec 101,
My mother has wax build up on an antique secretary. It is a dark wood with a shiny surface. Over many years of waxing the wax has built up and in places the shine has dulled. Can you help?… Keep reading...
Dear Home Ec 101,
What is the best way to care for a leather couch? I have seen several leather conditioners advertised, but do these leave a waxy finish? I have had my leather couch and love seat for four years, and they have held up well, but a few scratches are starting to show up. … Keep reading...
Dear Home Ec 101,
I have tan microsuede dining room chairs and, with four children, you can imagine what they look like. I’ve looked, but there isn’t a cleaning recommendation tag on them. What is the best way to clean them?
Signed,
Dingy Diner
Heather says:
Oh I can imagine.… Keep reading...
Dear Home Ec 101,
I have tile floors and a couch, this sounds normal enough, but the couch slips and slides all over the tile and drives me crazy. How do I stop the couch from sliding?
And the cushions, don’t get me started on the cushions, why won’t they stay on my couch?… Keep reading...
