DESIDERATA

This handy thing helps me really deep clean around faucets, grout lines, and cabinet seams.

My favorite dish soap ever. It smells so fresh and clean without being overpowering, does a great job on grease and grime, and the bottle isn’t annoyingly bright blue. I use it on ev-er-y-thing.

You just can’t beat these. And I’ve tried because I find the face creepy. But, when it works, it works.

My house is 10 years old. What doesn’t last 10 years? Caulk. This handy thing is a lifesaver for getting the old stuff up and the new stuff in. There are very few things as annoying to me as dirty caulk and grout so this is an essential item in my toolbox.

I love this silicone soap dish. I’ve tried those stone absorbing things but you know what? They stain. Badly. This does not, keeps the water from getting all over the counter, and when it gets dirty, I can just toss it in the dishwasher.

“I have one kitchen sink, why does it come in a 2-pack?” I’ll tell you why: because you use one all day, then toss it in the dishwasher when you run it at night, replace it with the clean one and repeat the cycle the next day. After over 2 years of daily abuse, the finish is starting to wear but it still looks clean and polished (not tarnished at all). It’s one of the smartest things I’ve ever purchased for the kitchen.

I have a copper farmhouse sink in the kitchen which requires a bit of extra maintenance. This is my go-to to keep it shiny and in good condition. It’s been 10 years and I do not regret the choice, even if it takes a little extra care on upkeep.