Earth Safe HouseHold Tricks

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Earth safe HouseHold Tricks

 

Countertops, cupboards and walls

 

Dip a cloth in warm water, add dish soap and baking soda (the baking

soda serves as a soft abrasive to remove tough spots and light

scratches).

 

Air fresheners

 

Simmer a small amount of cinnamon, orange peel, and cloves on the

stove to give off a pleasant fragrance in your home.

 

Glass cleaner

 

Mix 2 tablespoons borax or washing soda with three cups of water for

sparkling windows and mirrors.

 

Carpet freshener

 

Sprinkle dry cornstarch or baking soda on carpet and vacuum.

 

Rug stains

 

Rub borax into dampened area, let dry, then vacuum or repeatedly blot

stain with a mixture of vinegar and soapy water.

 

Mildew build-up

 

Make a paste of vinegar and salt and apply to built-up area.

 

Furniture polish

 

Combine 1/2 cup lemon juice to 1 cup vegetable oil, olive oil, or

Vegan mayonnaise. Apply to rag.

 

Some more cleaning tips:

 

When you buy cleaning products, look for ones that are non-toxic,

biodegradable, phosphate-free, and chlorine-free.

 

Use natural fiber sponges.

 

Reduce paper use. Use rags instead of paper towels and cloth napkins

instead of paper napkins.

 

Helpful hints

Looking at want ads, or house's of sale or rent, or cars for sale

in you paper, instead of marking the ad, or cutting it out, or

copying it, instead take a piece of scotch tape and cover the ad,

then just peel it off, the ad sticks to the tape, and that way you

can put all the ads on one piece of paper, try it, it works

 

Apply a clean, sterilized gauze pad dipped in cold soy milk to itchy,

flaky skin.

 

To soothe an earache, fill a clean sock halfway with uncooked rice.

Tie a knot in the top of the sock and microwave it, on high, for 30

seconds. Make sure the sock isn't too hot, then place it over the

aching ear.

 

Keep gold and silver necklaces from getting tangled up in the jewelry

box, run each one through a plastic drinking straw, then fasten the

latch.

 

A little organization goes a long way. Take desk tray, and put a

label on one stating first of the month, a second one middle of the

month. So you can pay your bills on time.

Also, keep stamps, envelopes, pen by the trays.

 

To loosen a rusty screw, apply a squirt of vinegar or hydrogen

peroxide.

 

Baby shampoo removes eye makeup.

 

Dab a few drops of your favorite essential oil on a cotton sock

and toss it in the dryer with your sheets and towels.

Lavender helps induce slumber; peppermint is refreshing and

revitalizing.

 

Homemade ice pack, fill a zipper-type plastic freezer bag halfway

with 3 parts of water and 1 part rubbing alcohol.

Seal the bag and slip it inside another freezer bag, then into the

freezer. Alcohol will keep the liquid from solidifying so the bag can

be molded to the injured body part.

 

Use mini marshmallows as a candleholder on a birthday cake. The

marshmallows keep the candle wax from dripping onto the icing.

 

If you have trouble with eyeglasses slipping down your nose, put a

dab of clear deodorant on the bridge of your nose and glasses.

They'll stay put all day.

 

To clean and sweeten the family toothbrushes, soak them in an equal

mix of baking soda and warm water overnight once every week or so.

Rinse well be fore using.

 

Got a stubborn string knot, shoelace, thread, etc.?

Dust the knot with talcum powder, it will easily come undone.

 

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Thanks Misty - just in time for spring cleaning!!

 

Carol

 

 

Misty L. Trepke [mistytrepke]

 

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