Add one gallon of distilled water to a clean, empty container. Pick a container that is easy to pour and holds at least one and a quarter gallons. Always use distilled water to prevent mineral deposits from building up in your car s spray nozzles and pump. Tap water can be used in an emergency. Just remember to replace the fluid as soon as possible to keep from…
It s time to bust out the buckets and brushes to do the annual spring cleaning. Call me crazy, but I always look forward to this ritual, marked by the first day of spring on Monday, because there is nothing as satisfying as a truly clean house. I’m obsessed with keeping my home tidy, to the point where my friends say I need medication. In spite of my best efforts…
The sunshine is here {yay!} and when we look out at the beautiful spring day we don’t want to see fingerprints, smudges, or mildew. Today we are learning how to clean windows! Tutorial: First we are going to start with washing our windows and wiping down our sills. Traditionally you think of washing your windows with glass cleaner and some paper towels but today…
Dirty windows or a streaky glass door are easy to notice and are easy to clean. Yet, cleaning windows and doors always seems like a chore we put off—even though it requires minimal work. No more excuses! You don’t need any fancy cleaners or tools when you can make the recipe for free from supplies in your house. Save some dollars and keep things simple by mixing…
There is a lot of reasons why making your own household cleaners is a good idea. I have read a lot of information on the dangers of common store bought cleaners. The list of dangers seems to encompass everything from breathing toxic fumes, the harmful effects of the cleaners on your skin to some cleaners being carcinogenic. Aside from the health concerns there…