Cleaning a burnt stove

A burnt stove is what happens when I'm trying to multitask. I tried boiling chicken while doing other things and the pot boiled over. I found this method of cleaning the stove on pinterest (Imagine that!) and thought I would give it a try. To my surprise it worked VERY well and I didn't have to use a ton of elbow grease! It's a keeper!

What you'll need: Rubber gloves, Baking soda, Bucket of hot soapy water, and a towel or cleaning rag

The burnt stove before cleaning.

Step one: Generously cover area with baking soda.
I was very generous with the baking soda and would use less next time I do this.
It made a bit of a mess with this amount of baking soda.

Step two: Place towel/rag in bucket of hot soapy water
(mix some dawn dish soap into the hot water),
ring out so it is wet but not dripping. Place towel over baking soda area.
Let sit for 15 minutes. 

Step three: After 15 minutes are up scrub the stove in a
circular motion with the baking soda. 

*Note: Ladies you will definitely want to use the rubber gloves 
for this part because the baking soda is very harsh on the hands!*

Viola! Good as new!

Happy Crafting & Cleaning!

Swiffer Duster

Due to our square footage upgrade I'm always looking for anything that makes it easier to clean and clean quickly. I found on pinterest that someone took fleece material and made a reusable cover for the swiffer duster and was selling them. I liked the thought of making a reusable one that I can through in the washer and dryer when I'm done. I also thought that I can figure out how to make my own with the spare fleece I've got lying around the craft room. My inspiration

First I took a piece of paper and outlined that shape of the swiffer duster. I then cut about four pieces of the fleece material into the rough shape I wanted for the duster. I took my bottom piece of fleece and put the piece of paper on top of it and sewed it together to get the pattern onto the fleece. After I pulled the paper off of the fleece.

Next I sewed all of the pieces of material together following the pattern I sewed onto the bottom piece. I then put the swiffer into the fleece duster.

Then begin cutting evenly all the way around. 

After the cutting fluff everything and begin dusting!

Happy Crafting!