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"Do your towels stink?" Erica's question got me thinking. As a matter of fact, I had noticed the towels had lost that fresh feeling. So, I pinned Erica's solution and later put it to the test. You will wash the towels twice. ~First, wash the towels in hot water and add about 2 cups of baking soda. ~Then, filling … [Read more...]
I eagerly scribbled "dust the ceiling fan" on my Spring cleaning to-do list. There was only one problem. How was I going to keep the dust from getting all over everything below the ceiling fan? Tip #1: I've mentioned this before, but it is best to clean your home from top to bottom. That way you are not getting dust and dirt on already … [Read more...]
Are you getting ready to Spring Clean? Here are 10 cleaning tips to help you freshen your home. Just click on each sub-title for instructions. CARPETS: Vacuuming Do you know how often you should vacuum each week? Carpet Stain Removal This homemade carpet stain remover lifts stains instantly. IN THE KITCHEN: Cleaning Stainless … [Read more...]
I've always heard that if you set out a bowl of vinegar over night, it will get rid of unwanted odors. So, last week, I decided to give it a try after using paint to touch up scuffs and nail holes in the walls. I filled a bowl with vinegar and left it on the counter overnight. It worked! No paint fumes. I didn't want to … [Read more...]
Okay, class, today your assignment is to watch the video and then read the notes below. ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVvWJaW1CKY&feature=g-crec-u Whew! How much can a girl sweat from cleaning?! I never had this problem til I hit my forties. Oh well, that's another topic for another day. I want to share with you a few bathroom … [Read more...]
Come visit me at www.inspirationcafeic.blogspot.com For more household tips to help out as we all work to get our homes back in order after the holidays, please check out the Homemaking 101 tab on the menu bar . It's chock full of tips and how-to's ranging from organization to cleaning to time management. See you in class, Mrs. Hines … [Read more...]
The house is quiet except for the gurgle of the dishwasher. And now, I feel a bit like Cinderella after she finished her chores. I'm not going to the ball, but the day is filled with possibility. Cleaned with Windex I could nap or watch the Lifetime movie network. Maybe I will finish decorating the Christmas tree. There's also a … [Read more...]
I was playing photographer yesterday, getting down on the floor and working scenes from different angles, when I kept noticing that something smelled bad. Point, shoot, whiff...."what is that odor?" Then, embarrassment set in as I thought, "my feet smell really bad. I need to take a bath." Embarrassment was soon replaced by the … [Read more...]
The vintage washboard my mother gave me started the conversation. "Oh, this reminds me of my grandmother," my friend exclaimed. She continued reminiscing, "She used to scrub her laundry on one of these and it would get her clothes so clean. Her whites were so white." So, I was super excited when I found a tip … [Read more...]
Welcome to another edition of "pin there, done that" where I turn my pins from Pinterest into reality and review them here with you. Last week, I decided that I was tired of looking at the stains on the carpet. There were so many stains that it seemed like a good time to test a couple of pins from my cleaning tips board to find … [Read more...]
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