150+ Household Uses for Vinegar. With so many different uses around the house, this super item — in its white vinegar as well as its apple cider vinegar versions — deserves a special place in your pantry.
Clear dirt off PCs and peripherals Your computer, printer, fax machine, and other home office gear will work better if you keep them clean and dust-free. Before you start cleaning, make sure that all your equipment is shut off. Now mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a bucket. Dampen a clean cloth in the solution — never use a spray bottle; you don’t want to get liquid on the circuits inside — then squeeze it out as hard as you can, and start wiping. 998910_595461327160740_1098116968_n.jpg (314×469) One more Moore: Spring is here! Doesn't it feel good?
It's warming up here in Southern California (well, it's always warm...but you know.) We hit the beach for the first time this year on St. Patrick's Day. Charlies' first time there and it was good. We stayed & watched the sun set. You need a small stockpot filled about 2/3 full with water. 1 lemon, sliced, and a few sprigs of rosemary (on a cold dark night, armed with scissors, I did a little snippy snip of rosemary from the apartment bldg next door. Then add 1-2 tsp of vanilla: (can I get a HUZZAH for taking the picture while pouring the vanilla???) I let it simmer all day long, adding water as needed. Get Rid of Fruit Flies with Vinegar. Homemade Fabric Softener (DIY) - $.01/Load! If there is one thing I hate buying, it's fabric softener!
Carpet Color Solutions. What Can I Do Myself, Before Calling A Professional?
According to the American Pet Association, people in the United States provide homes to more than 130,000,000 pets. When left alone, pet urine can seep through carpet, into the padding and down to the floor beneath. Pet urine can delaminate a carpet and can cause rotting of jute backing. Even after a thorough cleaning, pet urine stains and odors often remain. Pet urine is an amber-colored liquid waste fluid excreted by the kidneys and is composed of waste products of protein metabolism. Unlike dogs, cats do not urinate for territorialism. Another consideration is the age of the pet. How to Locate Pet Urine Stains With a Black Light You can smell it…you know it’s there somewhere, but WHERE? Step 1 Use your nose to locate sources of urine odor. Step 2 Turn off all lights. Step 3 Locate the urine stains. Tips & Warnings. Green Cleaning: Disinfect Your Bathroom with 3 Simple Ingredients.
Homemade Air Freshener Gel. I wanted to share my experience with making these easy and useful Air Freshener Gels.
A relatively low cost Do-It-Yourself room air freshener, you may have all the ingredients already! I keep one in each vehicle and at my desk at work. The total time it takes to make is about five to six (5-6) minutes and then twenty-four (24) hours to solidify. Materials & Equipment: Three (3) to four (4) jars, capable of holding 1/2-cup of fluid each. The scent and solid mixture will disintegrate over time. Thanks for reading and I hope you post pictures of your gels.The original Pinterest pin for this is here: DIY Air Fresheners. I saw it, I tried it: Cleaning the grates on your gas stove.
{DIY} confessions. Monday Funday!
{okay, I know…laaame.} My little family and I just got back from Tennessee a couple days ago and let me tell you…we left our house clean and within an hour of being home it looked like a tornado had hit. You know…walk in the door, throw down suitcases, pull out the kiddos toys, eat, now there is dirty dishes in the sink…need I say more?
So today I have been scrambling around to make things tidy again. I have got the ‘clean freak’ vibe goin’ on. I was scoping out blogs and my dear friend GOOGLE for quite some time trying to find a natural hard water stain removal product. How to “Unshrink” Your Clothes. ONLY use this and it leaves floor spotless. (Heavy duty floor cleaner recipe: ¼ cup white vinegar 1 tablespoon liquid dish soap ¼ cup baking soda 2 gallons tap water, very warm.) It leaves everything smelling amazing. - Pics Fave. The Burlap Bag - High Quality Handmade Goods Shop - Austin Texas. December 20, 2011 by Lauren (Check out our new ONLINE SHOP for The Burlap Bag!!)
We have two cats. They get stanky. And I refused to buy air fresheners. A Mum 'n the Oven. If you love living a frugal lifestyle, go all the way by making a lot of your everyday products--like, laundry detergent, cleaning sprays & dishwasher detergent!
