Don’t Clean Your Checkbook Out, to Clean Your Home
Summer has arrived, kids are out of school, and the Fourth of July party plans are underway. The stress begins to build on how to keep the house clean with visiting in-laws, and to get our rambunctious children to help. As mother of two, and […]
Hardwood Floor Cleaning
Tip: Carpet Tape Residue Removal from Wood Floor
If you have carpet tape or residue on your wood floors, try to remove as much of the carpet tape as you can before hand. You may find scraping with a dull edge, such as a plastic scraper helpful. Once you have removed as much […]
Cutting Boards
General Information :
Wood or synthetic cutting boards can be a breeding ground for germs and bacteria such as E. Coli. When a board has too many cuts and scratches to clean effectively it should be replaced. Small pieces of food etc. caught in deep cuts can easily generate enough bacteria to make anyone […]
Cleaning Shoes
Tip: Blood Stain Removal from Leather Shoes
You can spot clean leather by carefully rubbing the soiled area with an artist´s eraser. A stain on leather that won´t brush or wipe off should be taken to a leather cleaner as quickly as possible. Though you can try cleaning it yourself with a leather-cleaning product, […]
More tips for cleaning safely and frugally with vinegar
White vinegar can also be used to clean raw wood, such as a wooden cutting board. Pour straight vinegar onto the wood and then use a sponge to literally push the dirt away. Be sure to wipe in the direction of the wood grain, starting at one […]
Non-Food Stains and Odors
Tip: Shoe Odor Removal
To deodorize your shoes or sneakers, place a dryer sheet in your shoes or sneakers overnight and they will smell great in the morning.
Tip: Wax Jacket Care and Cleaning
The strong smell of the wax in the shell of a wax jacket can be very pungent, especially […]
