What’s those Flies In The Bathroom?

Have you been curious on what those moth-like flies are hanging around the drains in your bathroom. What is the real name of these flies? Psychodidae, or commonly called drain flies, sewer flies, filter flies, sewer gnats. ( they do BITE…) Why are they in the bathroom, sometimes in the kitchen? Drain pipes are a…

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Citric Acid for Cleaning – Wacky Wednesday

Did you know…. Kool Aid has Citric Acid in it. During the summer months almost everyone has Kool Aid in the cabinet. If you have Kool Aid on hand especially the lemon or orange flavors this is what you can clean with it. Lime Scaling, Soap Scum, Hard Water Stains, Calcium Deposits and Rust.. Who…

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How to Remove Purple Shampoo from a Tub?

We have seen on a few occasions a  stain from  Purple Shampoo. What is Purple Shampoo? Purple shampoo is a toning shampoo, especially designed for blonde hair, Silver hair, bleached hair or brassy hair. The violet pigments neutralizes brassy and yellow tones. Purple shampoos main ingredient is ammonium salt, which  is water soluble. The best way…

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Toilet Bowl Cleaning

We have noticed that when the weather gets hotter outside, toilets start having the black mold under the toilet rim. Toilets that don’t get used often and the lid is kept down is a breeding ground. What causes this to happen? Mold & Mildew High humidity in a bathroom causes mold and mildew build up.…

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Cleaning Your Hands with Antibacterial Soap

Fact Friday…. Did you know…… that using Antibacterial soap whether in the pump bottle or bar are NOT GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT They have triclosan  that alters the way some hormones work in the body and raises potential concerns for the effects of use in humans. Kills GOOD BACTERIA May create  antibiotic resistance to bacteria…

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Cleaning Dishwasher Filter

Depending on the frequency the dishwasher is being used. Check the filter weekly, to see if it needs to be clean. A clean filter helps the dishwasher to run efficiently. It’s easy to locate the filter. The filter is located at the bottom of the dishwasher. Unscrew the filter and take it out, along with…

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Soap As A Remedy – Wacky Wednesday

DID YOU KNOW…. That you can put soap flakes or a bar of soap between your sheets  or mattress and this will help stop muscle cramps. I know it sounds like the stupidest idea. Not all home remedies work, but this one has proven to work for many. Yon Doo Ough, MD,  Anesthesiologist practicing in…

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Should Pillows Be Washed?

We make a lot of beds on a daily bases. This prompted me to make this blog. Here’s a lot of questions that always goes through my head as we are making up these beds…. Should pillows be washed? Pillows should be washed every 3-6 months. They should be replaced every 1-3 years. You can…

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Cleaning Faucets

                   Water Faucet Care Bathroom and kitchen faucets come in all sizes and shapes and finishes. Choosing the style and finish depends on individual preference. When deciding to change out your faucets I would take in consideration if you have a well and if the water is…

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Can Contact Lenses be Recycled

                                                                                 Image by Bruno Henrique from Pixabay Eye care offices are now teaming up and are…

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