James Sears
House Cleaning Professional
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Co-authored Articles (53)
How to Finally Get Your Keurig Descale Light to Turn Off
Get your Keurig back up and running with these simple steps Are you ready to brew a fresh coffee, but that stubborn descale light keeps flashing? You're not alone—a persistent descale light is a typical issue Keurig us...
Where is the Keurig Water Filter? Finding & Replacing Yours
Step-by-step instructions on swapping out your water filter for a great-tasting cup of coffeeYou love brewing a fresh cup of joe in the morning with your Keurig coffee machine. But if your water is tasting a little stale...
How to
Descale a Keurig
Over time, Keurigs can develop lime scale that affects the machine’s performance and the taste of the coffee it brews. Fortunately, it’s easy to descale a Keurig using a cleaning solution or a few simple household in...
How to Use and Care For Your Keurig Machine
A step-by-step guide to brewing your morning coffee with a Keurig machineSo you’ve got a fancy new Keurig and are ready to make your first cup of coffee. These single-brew coffee makers have changed the game when it co...
Why Your Keurig Isn’t Pumping Water & How to Fix It
Troubleshoot your Keurig with this quick guide Are you ready to brew a fresh cup of coffee only to find no water pumping out? Besides a faulty machine, three common causes can be easily fixed to remove mineral build-up a...
How to
Make Velcro Stick Again
Velcro loses its stickiness when it gets clogged up with lint and grime. Usually, you can make Velcro stick again by cleaning lint and debris out of it, but if your Velcro is old and worn-out, you'll have to replace it. ...
How to
Use Bleach in Your Washing Machine
Using bleach in your washing machine can be a game-changer, but only if you use it the right way. Adding bleach at the wrong time or not diluting it first can lead to a laundry catastrophe (think bleach stains all over y...
The Best Way to Descale & Clean Your Keurig with Vinegar
Sanitize and remove buildup from any Keurig with our complete guide If your Keurig isn’t working properly or you notice buildup forming, it’s time to clean your machine. Whether you’re descaling your Keurig or ju...
How to Clean Vomit from a Mattress
Kill germs and eliminate odors after throwing up on your mattressHaving a stomach virus, food poisoning, or any condition that makes you throw up is always slightly traumatic, but it only gets worse if you wind up vomiti...
How to Clean a Computer Keyboard
Remove dirt, debris, and stains from between your keysComputer keyboards can become dirty after extended use even if you don't eat or smoke near them. Overtime, dust, debris, and grime can affect a keyboard's performance...
Eliminating Dust in Your Home: 18 Expert-Approved Tips & Tricks
Keep your home dust-free with this easy guideDo you ever look around your house only to notice dust here, there, and everywhere? Dust is an accumulation of tiny particles that include bits of cloth fibers, paper, hair, p...
How to
Unclog a Keurig
If your Keurig suddenly stops brewing full cups of coffee, you may have a clog. This is a common problem that is fixable after washing all the removable parts with dish soap and hot water. Most clogs caused by coffee gro...
How to
Get Vomit Smell Out of a Couch
It's no fun when someone vomits on a couch, but accidents happen. If this happened to you, your child, or even your pet, you likely cleaned up the aftermath as fast as possible. One thing that might still be lingering is...
How to Clean a Keurig Supreme: Descaling & Troubleshooting
''Learn to clean your Keurig Supreme and bypass the descale light'' When you’re trying to enjoy a fresh cup of coffee, the last thing you want is a metallic taste. Mineral build-up causes this, and descaling helps prev...
How to
Clean a Refrigerator Drip Pan
The drip pan in your refrigerator captures defrosted ice from your freezer so it doesn’t leak in your kitchen. While commonly overlooked, you should clean your drip pan every 3 months to prevent any mold or odors from ...
How to Clean Rusty Pots and Pans
Get rust off your cookware & keep it from coming back When metal pots and pans are exposed to moisture, they can develop unsightly spots of rust. Rust isn’t safe to eat, so it’s important to remove it before you cook...
How to Descale a Keurig K-Slim Coffee Maker
Quickly remove scale buildup in your Keurig with this easy guide If your Keurig isn’t working properly or brewing bitter coffee, it’s time to descale your machine. It’s easy to get rid of all the buildup in your K...
How to
Clean a Jetted Tub
Jetted tubs accumulate soap scum, biological materials, and other gunk in their jets over time. Whether you want to clean a jetted tub that hasn’t been used in a while, or keep a tub that you frequently use clean, you'...
How to Clean Velcro & Make It Stick Again
The best ways to remove lint and wash VelcroHook-and-loop fasteners, such as the Velcro® brand fasteners, are a breeze to use but can be difficult to keep clean. Clothing fuzz, pet hair, and lint get stuck in the little...
How to Tell How Many Rats Are in Your House and Eradicate Them
Rats are devious little critters, and they don’t make it easy for you when it comes to figuring out how bad an infestation is. Since the rats won’t voluntarily come out in the open and let you count them, you’re go...
