With kids and pets, messes are a daily occurrence. And this couldn’t have been truer than after my wife and I purchased our first home. Not long after getting our new home, we got a six-week-old (part chocolate lab) puppy we named Cherry. There were messes (pee, poop, vomit, mud, spills, etc.) around the clock. … Read more
Retainers often collect plaque, tartar, and bacteria. Hence, you must clean and store them properly when not using them. But how can you clean and sanitize your retainers? Does vinegar clean retainers? You can clean and sanitize your retainers with vinegar. To do so, you can soak your retainers in the solution. Vinegar will not … Read more
Keeping the toilet clean is essential for any home. However, in some cases, the regular cleaning products we use to maintain our toilets can do more harm than good. Most toilet cleaning products contain harsh chemicals that are harmful to our health. Hence, we should ask ourselves, is using a non-toxic toilet cleaner a better … Read more
During the pandemic, conventional store bought cleaning wipes became very useful for wiping high-touch surfaces in and out of our homes. However studies have shown that some commercial household products, including these types of cleaning wipes, can induce respiratory and other health problems. If this is the case, what is the best alternative? Can you … Read more
In some homes, carpets cover nearly every part of the house. When this is the case, most of the time all you need to do is vacuum them to clean them. But every once in a while, you should also wash them. Washing them usually requires a cleaner like a detergent, shampoo, or even a … Read more
Rust is the enemy of all things metal. It slowly eats away at the surface, leaving unsightly stains and compromising the integrity of the material. Fortunately, there is a magical combination that can help you rid your metal items of rust: baking soda and vinegar. When combined, these two common household ingredients create a powerful … Read more
Today I am going to show you how to clean a stainless steel kitchen sink naturally using baking soda and vinegar. This method is simple (six steps) and quick (under ten minutes). A shiny and clean stainless steel kitchen sink can be one of the nicest looking objects in your home and possibly the nicest … Read more
Every fall in America, there are some traditions we always do as a family. Some of the traditions are watching football, carving pumpkins, and picking apples at the local orchard. This fall, when you are at your local orchard picking apples and drinking apple cider, take a moment to think about the benefits of those … Read more
Lemon – What’s cleaner smelling than the bright, citrusy aroma of fresh-cut lemons? Nothing really or at least nothing else that is as cheap and natural as lemon is. It’s also one of the most popular citrus fruits, and most people have a lemon or lemon juice in their home (or even a lemon tree … Read more
Baking soda – This cheap everyday household product is amazing in many ways. Whether it’s baking inside the blueberry muffins in your oven or you are using it to clean your oven, baking soda can do wonders for your kitchen. You can even brush your teeth and wash your face with it. And as you … Read more