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
When ants invade the house, searching for home remedies may lead you to baking soda. But does baking soda kill ants? Will it only kill them in your house, or will it kill them outside too? Baking soda is a reliable ant killer. And being a household staple, you probably already have a box in … Read more
Rubbing Alcohol – Like hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol (technical name Isopropyl alcohol) is another cheap household item you may have stored away in your medicine cabinet and only take out to clean the occasional cut or blemish. And also like hydrogen peroxide, it started being produced on a regular basis in the 1920s. But just … 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
Vinegar – This cheap but common and versatile liquid can be found in your kitchen and used for many things including cleaning. For decades if not centuries vinegar has been used to clean houses and household items. Five Quick Facts about Cleaning with Vinegar. Bonus Fact: The word “vinegar” originates from the French word “vinaigre” … Read more
Have you ever used a natural stainless steel sink cleaner? In most homes, the kitchen is always one of the first areas to get dirty and messy, especially if you have a stainless-steel sink. If you cook regularly, the sink will usually accumulate layers of dirt or grime. But keeping your stainless steel sink bright … Read more
