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Wash Windows Before Winter Sets In

Wash Windows Before Winter Sets In

I’ve been a spray and wipe window cleaner for years until I was recently introduced to the glorious world of using a squeegee to clean my windows. Now my windows sparkle year round because this is the quickest and easiest way to keep the glass clean. First buy a high quality squeegee at your home improvement center. This is critical, ask for the ones the “professionals” use, the ones where you can easily replace the blade…they stock them! Then you need a big bucket, nothin

Are you using too much soap?

Are you using too much soap?

The biggest problem new appliance manufacturers have is that people don’t understand that using more soap causes problems. This is true for both your dishwasher and your washing machine. The machines we use today are much more efficient and conserve water than the machines our parents used. As a result, we are guilty of throwing money down the drain by using too much soap. Here’s a test. For a front loader, take 4 regular sized bath towels that are clean. Run them without s

Cure Bad Breath the Natural Way

Cure Bad Breath the Natural Way

Bad breath, or halitosis is caused by bacteria that lingers in your mouth after eating. An easy and natural way to get rid of bad breath germs and odors is to gargle with a little bit of lemon juice mixed with water. Don’t add sugar, this can make bad breath worse. Then, follow that up with a teaspoon of plain, again unsweetened yogurt. This combination will promote probiotics which compete with the bacteria that exists in your mouth, leaving your breath fresh smelling for ab

Useful tips: Clean that Grill!

Useful tips: Clean that Grill!

Get ready for a summer of great grillin! Unless you’re one of the lucky ones who just received a new gas grill for Dad’s Day, you need to get your old one up to speed. Remove the burners and clean them on the inside with a round wire brush. Tape over the openings where the gas comes into the burners, then clean inside the grill with a shop vac. Wash the inside of the grill with soapy water and dry. Use a stiff brush for the baked on parts. Wash the outside. Dry everything.

How Often Should You Clean Things?

How Often Should You Clean Things?

• Wash sheets weekly You should have a protective mattress cover to guard against dust mites that can build up in your mattress. • Pillows They have dust mite problems too. In five years, 10% of your pillow’s weight is due to dust mites. Use protective covers, or get new pillows that can be washed weekly with your sheets. • Towels Once you dry off from your bath or shower, if you keep your towel open and let it air dry, you can get away with up to four uses. If you fold your

Prevent Aging of Your Mind

Prevent Aging of Your Mind

In order to keep your mind young and less likely to develop memory loss as you age, engage in logic-based activities. Studies suggest that people who routinely work crossword puzzles, Sudoku, and games that involve strategy such as chess, or Scrabble, maintain a younger acting brain. These hobbies will keep your vision and your hand-eye coordination sharp while simultaneously keeping your mind active. #Blog #Usefultips

A quick and environmentally friendly way to improve your life

A quick and environmentally friendly way to improve your life

Unclog a shower head by soaking it overnight in white vinegar. Get a plastic bag, fill ¼ full with white vinegar. Position it over the head of the shower so that the entire head is submerged in the vinegar. Tie a rubber band on the pipe above the showerhead to hold the plastic bag in place. Leave overnight. The next morning, your shower head should be as good as new! #Blog #Usefultips

How to Protect Your Carpeting Investment

How to Protect Your Carpeting Investment

Knowing when and how to treat your carpet will protect your investment for up to 15 years! 1) Get rid of dirt. Acting like thousands of tiny knife blades, dirt is your carpet’s biggest enemy. Vacuum often, slowly, and with your vacuum set to the right height. Also, clean the filter often and change the bag when it is ¾ full. 2) Clean your carpet yourself when you are only looking at a mild to moderate cleaning job. Be sure to rinse any soap out of the carpet and be sure to

Tips to make your cell phone last longer

Tips to make your cell phone last longer

Most cell phone batteries cost about $25 to $150. By treating the battery right, you can extend its life and save your hard-earned dollars. 1. Charge the batter correctly the first time. This can be up to 24 hours of uninterrupted charging. If you turn on your cell phone before the battery is fully charged, you can permanently shorten the life of the battery. 2. Do not recharge your battery every day. Waiting two or three days before recharging will help the battery last up

9 tips to making your boots last longer

9 tips to making your boots last longer

1) Protect your boots from rain, snow and spills. The ultimate protective spray to invest in isn't just a 'waterproof' treatment, instead it acts as a repellent against any unexpected winter weather or spills. Use Water & Stains Protector works on leather, suede and fabric boots allowing a spill or liquid to sit on top of material so you can wipe away the stain before it bleeds into the shoe. You should spray your boots about once a week, applying the protector the same way y

Clean and care for your mattress

Clean and care for your mattress

Mattresses and pillows require a little maintenance that you can easily do – just add it into your cleaning routine and your mattress will stay comfy and clean. 1. Rotate your mattress. Rotate your mattress every six months to keep the distribution of padding and foam consistent throughout the mattress. If you have a pillow top mattress you can only rotate your mattress 180 degrees. If you have a standard mattress, you can rotate as well as flip the mattress over. 2. Use a m

Remove spray paint from your skin with no chemical

Remove spray paint from your skin with no chemical

Sometimes we use spray paint around the house, and it may create a mess on our hands because we are either not professional painter or because we weren’t paying enough attention! What a mess! So you can try this tip to help get spray paint off of the skin without the use of chemicals. CREATE THE MIXTURE YOURSELF Mix 1/2 cup of coconut oil and 1/2 cup of baking soda. Mix them together well, and store your new hand scrub in container for emergencies like this one! HOW IT WORKS

Clean your microwave naturally.

Clean your microwave naturally.

We get a two-fer deal with this one: not only is it possible to get a squeaky-clean microwave without using harsh chemicals in a spot where we also heat our food, but this is also hands down the easiest way to clean a microwave. That's right. If you've been avoiding cleaning your microwave, this trick is going to make you very happy. It's a simple idea, really: Just squeeze some lemon juice into water, drop the rinds into the water, and microwave. As the liquid boils, it cond

Best Way to Clean a Baseball Cap

Best Way to Clean a Baseball Cap

Cleaning a baseball cap is a tricky business. It’s bound to get sweaty and dirty, but if you put it in the washing machine, you’re sure to end up with a misshaped mess. There has to be a better solution! Here’s one for you, and all you really need is a sturdy plastic food container. Throwing your hat in the container, instead of the washing machine, means it won’t get tumbled around and beaten up. The end result is a hat that keeps its shape while losing that ring of unspeaka

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