Expert cleaning tips for getting cat urine or pee smell out of furniture.
Q: HELP! I have a cat that has decided to start using my living room as a litter box. He has urinated on every piece of my sectional as well as on my recliner. It smells terrible! I have used Natures Miracle that I purchased at the pet supply store but it didn’t work. Any…
Read More How to Get Rid of Cat Urine Smell in FurnitureAfter I started using my laptop computer all of the time I noticed at Walmart that you can buy cleaning wipes made especially for electronic screens (computers, televisions, cell phones). I bought a package and was very happy with them, but they are almost $5 for 25 wipes! I thought there must be an inexpensive…
Read More DIY Electronic WipesI don’t have a lot of experience with cleaning granite countertops, but we recently remodeled one of our bathrooms and replaced the vanity with a newer one with a granite countertop. After cleaning the countertop a few times I noticed that wiping the granite with a wet sponge or rag or even a cleaning wipe…
Read More Homemade Granite CleanerIf you are looking for an easy, effective way to remove stubborn mattress odors, then you don’t have to look any further. All you need are some baking soda and a vacuum cleaner. Baking soda is great for absorbing odors of all kinds. Baking soda is very inexpensive and a very effective way to treat…
Read More How to Get Rid of Mattress OdorsQ: Somebody just wrote ugly things on my truck with a permanent marker. My truck is painted white. How can I get the marker off without removing the white paint also. I would hate to have to repaint my truck as my truck is new. Tip #1: Try one of those Mr. Clean eraser things–it…
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How to clean laminate floors
Tip #1: We have laminate flooring in our kitchen/dining room. I was told that the thing to use is a solution of vinegar/water. You mix 1 gallon of water to 1 cup of white vinegar. I cut this down to 1/2 gallon of water to 1/2 cup of white vinegar in a bucket. I then…
Read More How to Clean Laminate FloorsYou have probably noticed that household cleaning wipes are getting really expensive. I did see that you can buy a smaller container of them at the Dollar Store, but this DIY version is even cheaper. All you need are some paper towels, some cleaning solution, and an empty wipes container. Ingredients: Roll of paper towels…
Read More Make Your Own Household Disinfectant WipesIf you enjoyed making DIY gel air fresheners, then you will also enjoy making your own scented room spray! To make your own scented room spray you will need: Small spray bottle Rubbing alcohol 20-30 drops essential oil What’s great about this DIY room spray is that you can make it any scent you wish.…
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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…
Read More 19 Ways to Use Vinegar to Clean the Home
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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. But unfortunately,…
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