Clean and Green Bathrooms
Ive been using vinegar and baking soda to clean with for years, a tip from my beloved great aunt! I also read in Hints from Heloise several years ago that vinegar has most of the same anti-bacterial capabilities as our harsh chemicals. I think were going to...
Effective Homemade Cleaners?
Don Imus wife (cant remember her first name) wrote a book about this very topic. He is a recovering alcoholic and she wanted only safe cleaning agents in her home. I saw her on the Today Show a while back and she used a lot of white vinegar and baking soda...
Dark Red Carpet?
Definitely taupe! There are beautiful shades of it and you can find sample bottles of the Pittsburgh brand at Mendards for around $3.
Mold In a Washing Machine's Detergent Dispenser?
When youre getting ready to wash a load of whites that can be bleached, add 1/2 cup cascade crystals and 1/4 cup bleach into the detergent compartment. This should take care of it! This is one of my most favorite recipes for cleaning!
Texas Rat Snake In Our House?
Do you have a clause in your contract? Shouldnt the seller be obligated to take care of the problem if they did not disclose this information prior to the sale of the house? Depending on how long youve owned the house, I think there should be some responsibility...