Archive for June 2022
Cream of Tartar for Cleaning
Can Cream of Tartar be used for cleaning? Cream of Tartar can be mixed equal parts with Vinegar to make a wonderful non abrasive scrub for all surfaces. Cream of Tartar can be used as another bleach alternative. Cream of Tartar is a great grout cleaner, mix it with just a little bit of water…
Read More6 Bleach Alternatives
We have been brain washed that bleach is the best way to whiten our clothes or to disinfect our kitchen counters. Bleach emits hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and chlorine gas (Cl2) that can be dangerous. What else can we use that is a safer alternative? Lemon Juice – Adding one-quarter to one-half cup of lemon juice…
Read MoreHow do you vacuum a rug with fringe?
A Roomba vacuum or any other auto vacuums will eat the fringe off of rugs. They just don’t get along… But, how do you care for rugs with fringe? Do not use a ” beater bar ” or upright vacuum, these will pull and shred the fringe. If the rug is small enough it is…
Read MoreCleaning Cloths
You can imagine we use a lot of cleaning cloths. It seems like we are ordering new cloths, all the time. This week is no exception we had to order more E-Cloth and Norwex Cloths. What are the best cloths to use for each application? We have seen scratches on appliances and furniture from using…
Read MoreKitchen Sink
Fact Friday Did you know… that the kitchen is the filthiest room of the house? A kitchen sink has more germs and bacteria than a toilet. Who knew….
Read MoreCleaning Dryer Vent
Every day we use a lot of cleaning clothes. Our washer and dryer get a lot of use. This prompted me to clean out my dryer vent. How often does a dryer vent need to be cleaned out depends on the usage. On average, it is recommended to be professionally cleaned yearly. We clean out…
Read More8 Cleaning Ingredients that are the Worst..
Reading a house hold cleaning product label can be confusing, example: what does Plant Based or Natural mean? A consumer is mislead by reading this kind of a label, tricked into thinking it is a healthier choice for you and the environment.Cleaning products are not regulated like food and drug products, which they should be.…
Read MoreCleaning with Rice
Cleaning with Rice.. Did you know… Rice can be used to clean odd shaped bottles. Put a hand full of rice into the bottle, followed by warm water and a few drops of washing detergent. Screw the top on and shake up the bottle. Rinse out, sparkling clean now… Who knew….
Read MoreWhy Cleaning is Important to Health
Fact Friday Why cleaning is important for health? Experts say that by doing a thorough Spring-cleaning it has many health benefits. A clean home can strengthen your immune system and help you avoid illnesses. A decluttered home can also help with depression and stress.
Read MoreDe-Grease with Newspaper
Did you know….. that you can scrunch up newspaper to absorb the oil and small food particles from a cooking pan with a newspaper. Afterwards rinse and wash with soap and water. Who knew….
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