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. Tip #1: White vinegar did the trick!!! Tip #2: Mr. Clean’s “Magic Eraser” works great…
Read More Removing Crayon Marks from TablesDuring the past couple of years, I have made a lot of different homemade household cleaners. One cleaner I have never gotten around to make myself is homemade stainless steel cleaner. I don’t currently have very much stainless steel to keep clean, but in one home we lived in we did have a stainless steel…
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All natural lavender household cleaning spray scented with lavender essential oil.
There are lots of different recipes available to make homemade household cleaners. I really like this homemade cleaner, but it contains a small amount of ammonia. It is great for tough jobs, but if you are looking for just a general cleaner, you might want to consider a less toxic cleaner like this orange-scented cleaner…
Read More All Natural Lavender Household Cleaning SprayQ: People love cleaning with Mr. Clean Magic Erasers. Here are some of their favorite tips! Tip #1: I have many uses for my Magic Eraser, but my favorite is removing build-up from the bottom of my iron, which has a non-stick finish. The first time I tried it I wasn’t very hopeful that it…
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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! This odor absorber is really easy to make. All you need is: Mason jar with ring Baking soda Essential oil Scrapbook paper…
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Expert step-by-step directions for unclogging a bathroom toilet or sink drain.
Clogs happen. Kids pour things down the drain they shouldn’t. Sludge builds up and slows the water. Your toothbrush slips down the drain. Hair, grease and random objects can turn your free-flowing drains into closed doors that don’t let anything through. If it happens to you, knowing the right way to clean your blocked drain…
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Easy tip for getting ball point ink off of a microfiber couch.
My husband and I recently received a pair of brown microfiber couches. I have never had microfiber furniture before, so I didn’t know if it was going to be easy to clean them or not. Within weeks of getting our new couches there was a ball point ink stain on the top of one of…
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Allergic to cigarette smoke? Or does the house you just moved in to smell of cigarette smoke? Get rid of cigarette smells with these expert tips.
Q: I was given a very expensive mattress, which is in excellent condition, but the previous owner smoked in the house and I absolutely am disgusted by the smell. Does anyone have any suggestions to help me? Tip #1: I would try vacuuming it, wiping it down with a rag dipped in sudsy water then…
Read More Removing Cigarette Smell from a MattressIn the past year I have been trying out a variety of homemade household cleaning products. I can’t believe it took me this long to run across homemade Soft Scrub! This homemade alternative is bleach free, cleans great, and smells good too. I have always been a fan of Soft Scrub. I use it to…
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Step by step cleaning tips for washing a dirty baseball cap so that it looks as good as new.
My boys have a couple of favorite baseball caps that they love to wear every day. Sometimes I cringe when I look at them and see how dirty their hats are. It’s kind of hard to hide Hot Funyun crumbs on a black baseball cap. Oh why do boys have to wipe their hands on…
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