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Vinegar uses in the home. Vinegar uses in the home.

If you are looking to reduce the amount of toxins in your home, then you will definitely want to take a look at your cleaning products. Many store-bought cleaning products are highly toxic, and expensive too. Not only are homemade household cleaners better for your health, they are inexpensive and easy to make. Many homemade…

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Effects of Using Chemical Pesticides   Common pesticides that are being used in homes are now being shown in medical research to accelerate aging of the immune and nervous system, resulting in serious health problems years after exposure.   However, the majority of the public still believes these chemicals are completely tested by the government.…

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Clever tips for removing stubborn crayon marks and crayon stains from wood and plastic tables. Clever tips for removing stubborn crayon marks and crayon stains from wood and plastic tables.

Removing Crayon Marks from Tables   Q: I am on the cleaning crew for my church and the classroom tables are FULL of crayon marks. I’ve tried disinfectant spray, windex and scrubbies and these don’t work. I also tried rubbing alcohol and this didn’t work either. Any tips for removing crayon marks from tables?  …

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Easy DIY odor absorber you can make from baking soda and essential oils to make your house smell good with no chemicals. One of my favorite cleaning hacks! Easy DIY odor absorber you can make from baking soda and essential oils to make your house smell good with no chemicals. One of my favorite cleaning hacks!

If you are looking for an easy way to get rid of unwanted odors in your home, give this DIY odor absorber a try. Works like a box of baking soda, but better!   Supplies Needed: Mason jar with ring Baking soda Essential oil Scrapbook paper or wrapping paper Needle   This DIY odor absorber…

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My favorite tip for cleaning kitchen floors by mopping with vinegar. One of my favorite kitchen floor cleaning hacks! My favorite tip for cleaning kitchen floors by mopping with vinegar. One of my favorite kitchen floor cleaning hacks!

Tip #1: When cleaning tile floors, try spritzing with vinegar and then sprinkling baking soda on a sponge and scrubbing.   See Today’s List of Best Mops for Tile Floors     Tip #2: I found the best cleaning and spot free drying on my tile floor is 1-part lemon ammonia to three parts water…

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