Author Archives: Cleaninup Kate

Why is My e-cloth® or Nowex Window Polishing Cloth Leaving Haze or Streaks?

The e-cloth® Glass & Polishing cloth is an amazing thing. Just spray a little water on a surface and it will wipe it clean of dirt/grease/grime and streaks. But sometimes, sometimes, you’ll wipe your window or mirror with it and … Continue reading

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Why is my Norwex or e-cloth Mop Leaving Streaks?

Pretend I’m you for a moment. You just received your new e-cloth mop in the mail… I did it! I read Kate’s great reviews of the e-cloth (and Norwex) mop and I splurged and got myself one. After all, I … Continue reading

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7 Days of Poop – Day 6: Message from Above

I dropped Zander off at school this morning and on the way home, a bird pooped on me. It’s my lucky day.

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7 Days of Poop – Day 5: Poopin’ Solo

“Everyone Poops“. Have you read it? I suppose it’s meant to help with potty training but we just thought it was a good read. Another one is “The Holes in Your Nose“. Fantastic! I like the part where it tells … Continue reading

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7 Days of Poop – Day 4: Oral Hygiene

Just when I thought I wouldn’t have a good poop story to share today, the boys came through for me once again. Zander didn’t wake up on the wrong side of the bed this morning: he woke up on the … Continue reading

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7 Days of Poop – Day 3: Bath Night

All I Really Need to Know, I Learned In Kindergarten. If that was true, my son would know how to wipe his butt. Zander: “Mom, did you know they have a zipper club at school” Me: “Really? Are you in … Continue reading

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e-cloth 101: Cleaning Calculators and Phones

Remy goes through 3-4 day obsessions with things. He’ll pick something up and decide to “love” it for a few days. “Love” means carrying it where ever he goes, sleeping with it, kissing it, getting me to kiss it, taking … Continue reading

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7 Days of Poop – Day 2: When Poop turns into the “S”-word

In a day of dealing with poop, it’s best to never let your guard down. Bummy-Wiper Zander (the 4 year old) has a nickname for me: “Bummy-Wiper“. He’s physically able to wipe his own butt but he says he won’t … Continue reading

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7 Days of Poop Day 1 – Always Judge a Book by its Cover

Last night I was sitting on my front porch enjoying a beer when I see a dog – off the leash – walk up onto my front lawn and take a dump. “What’s this now?“, I ask myself. I haven’t … Continue reading

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Kate’s Law – If you take their diaper off, they WILL pee!

…And if you think you’re safe for a while and decide to leave the diaper off, think again. Because then they’ll poo. …And if you’re foolish enough to try to clean the floor before wiping their bum, well… you deserve(?) … Continue reading

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