Francesca Ortega
Cleaning & Organization Expert
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Co-authored Articles (5)
The Best Way to Descale Your Breville Espresso Machine
Cleaning your espresso machine has never been so quick and easyIt’s the crack of dawn and you can’t wait to get your hands on a steamy espresso. You crawl to your kitchen and try to make a cup, but your machine is ac...
How to
Clean a Stain out of Clothes Without Washing It
Sometimes, items that cannot be washed get stains on them. They might be made out of leather or dry-clean-only fabrics. It might even be a shirt you are wearing at a party and have no way of cleaning right away. This art...
How to
Descale a Magimix Coffee Machine
Minerals can build up inside your coffee maker over time, slowing water flow or even clogging it completely. Descaling uses a slightly acidic liquid to dissolve these minerals and return your machine to normal. All Magim...
How to
Remove a Toothpaste Stain
Toothpaste is great for cleaning teeth, but it’s pretty annoying when it leaves stains on fabric or in the sink. Thankfully, it can be quickly and easily removed with common cleaning products. If the stain is on carpet...
How to
Remove Pen Marks
Ink stains can be a real pain, whether they're on your clothing or on the page. The inks found in different pens can be made from a wide variety of chemicals, so there's not really a single solution for removing an ink s...
