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Coffee with cream; Stain Solutions | U of I Extension. Treat stains as soon as possible after staining. The older the stain, the more difficult it will be to remove. All stain removal methods should be applied prior to laundering washable garments. Stains that have been laundered and dried are almost impossible to remove.

Washable Fabrics What you will need Pretreatment laundry stain remover Heavy-duty liquid detergent Chlorine bleach or oxygen bleach Dry cleaning solvent Absorbent paper towels Steps to Clean Saturate area with pretreatment laundry stain remover (aerosol types work better on greasy stains) Wait one minute for product to penetrate the stain. Carpet White vinegar Detergent 3% Hydrogenperoxide Note: Coffee and Cream – if there is cream or milk in the coffee that caused the stain be sure to use an enzyme laundry detergent when washing the stained item.

Upholstery Detergent Mix one (1) tablespoon of liquid dishwashing detergent with two (2) cups of cool water. Or Dry cleaning solvent. All-Natural DIY Dusting Spray. For some reason I have had a LOT of requests for a homemade dusting spray lately. I think I have been dragging my feet on it because on the big list of household chores, this is probably one of my least favorite…if not my VERY least favorite!

It’s not even that hard to do, I just have such an aversion to it. Go figure. While a microfiber cloth all by itself usually will take care of the dust in my house, there are occasions when a dusting spray is called for. Like when there are streaks of grease or dirt MIXED IN with the dust. Plus, I just really like the nice citrus smell. :-) What You’ll Need: 1 cup water1/4 cup vinegar (cuts through grease and grime & disinfectants)2 tsp olive oil (shines and protects wood)10-15 drops of Lemon essential oil* (makes your home smell naturally fresh and clean!)

*Grapefruit, wild orange, tangerine, or bergamot essential oil work well too! Directions: Combine all ingredients in spray bottle and shake well to mix. To use: Never miss a good thing! 8 DIY Teeth Cleaning Tutorials. Do It Yourself By Monica | Everyone of us likes a smiling face. Smiling is the best cure for sadness, worries and bad-mood days. And what better way to adorn your smile than to make your teeth snow white, bright and shiny. Homemade Tooth Polish DIY Tutorial and Photo credit to theartofdoingstuff.com Homemade Natural Mouthwash DIY Tutorial and Photo credit to savvysugar.com Homemade Cinnamon Toothpicks for Clean Teeth and Freshen Breath DIY Tutorial and Photo credit to doterrablog.com Homemade Toothpaste DIY Tutorial and Photo credit to wildflowerramblings.com Peppermint Sage for Clean Feel in Your Mouth DIY Tutorial and Photo credit to diynatural.com Homemade Teeth Whitening DIY Tutorial and Photo credit to inspirebeautytips.com Oil Pulling for Plague and Detox DIY Tutorial and Photo credit to livingthenourishedlife.com Coconut Oil Toothpaste DIY Tutorial and Photo credit to sarahwilson.com.au.

Homemade Cleaners. Make Glass Cleaner: Just 3 Ingredients! Spring Cleaning | How To and Instructions. Goodbye to Yellow Armpit Stains.