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What You CAN (and CANNOT) Clean with Vinegar!

Melissa Maker — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 23:44:45 +0000

Vinegar is often hailed as a cleaning miracle worker. It’s an inexpensive and readily available household item that many people swear by for its cleaning properties. But before you jump on the vinegar bandwagon and think it can clean absolutely everything as some online sources suggest, let’s decipher the truth from the myths. As a […]

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8 Easy Ways to Make Your Home Smell Great!

Melissa Maker — Thu, 19 May 2016 04:39:15 +0000

The way a house smells when you first step in, might seem unimportant, but I can assure you it is anything but. Our sense of smell is connected to our emotions and that’s powerful in and of itself. Smells can elicit emotional responses such as being happy, relaxed and calm, or anxious, irritable and angry. […]

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7 Clever Ways to Clean with Vinegar!

Melissa Maker — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 16:48:33 +0000

I have long touted the benefits of cleaning with vinegar. Most of us know it’s a great cleaning product, and even though it makes us wrinkle our noses, it works! So, it’s hard to argue (and it’s super cheap). Put on your adulting pants and get over the smell—and if you really can’t handle […]

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How to Clean Your Blender

Melissa Maker — Sun, 10 Jan 2016 06:08:28 +0000

If you ever come by my house around 7 AM, you’ll hear the whir of my beloved blender (well, I’ve got a noise dampening one now, but you get the idea). I use mine at least once a day and make up the most glorious morning meal you can imagine…well…if you love turmeric and chia […]

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The Best-Kept Silver Cleaning Secret Ever!

Melissa Maker — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 00:38:22 +0000

Sad Lookin’ Silver We all have that tangled lump of silver jewelry sitting in a drawer, basket or box somewhere. I recently came across mine and was slightly saddened to see how tarnished it had become after a few months out of circulation… My pile included a Links of London charm, an old silver bracelet, […]

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Mildew Eraser – Day 30 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

Melissa Maker — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 18:00:51 +0000

If mildew is a problem in the bathroom, there’s a simple solution you can apply to the affected area to eliminate it. The combination is quite powerful! 1/2 cup borax 1 1/2 cup white vinegar Create a paste, and apply to the affected area. Scrub with a cleaning toothbrush and rinse well. For stubborn stains, […]

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Drain Refresher – Day 26 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

Melissa Maker — Sat, 26 Dec 2015 19:43:24 +0000

If you notice your drains, be it in the kitchen or bathroom, aren’t working as well as they could be and emit an unpleasant odour, it’s likely because there is a build up of grease, hair, decomposing food and other waste. You want to break that stuff down and push it through the pipe so it can move […]

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DIY Daily Shower Cleaner: How to Clean A Shower

Melissa Maker — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 18:00:23 +0000

People with showers, how much do you hate cleaning them?! I can almost hear you all yelling, “a lot!” Cleaning the shower is a total pain because soap scum and hard water buildup on walls leave you with a lot of scrubbing to get your shower clean. Cleaning the shower is my least favorite part […]

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Heavy Duty Exterior Window Cleaner – Day 19 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

Melissa Maker — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 00:10:29 +0000

Sometimes, grimy windows require a next level solution. Use what professional window cleaners use by mixing up this easy solution in a bucket and head outside with your double sided squeegee to make quick work of exterior windows. 1 cup of white vinegar 1 gallon of hot water 1 teaspoon dish soap Mix well in […]

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Soap Scum Remover – Day 15 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

Melissa Maker — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 19:00:45 +0000

Soap scum is that icky grey stuff which forms on tubs and tiles after you’ve showered. It is a combination of body oils, hard water and oils from soap and shampoos. This slurry sits in your tub and shower, dries, and sticks to any surface. Purchasing tub and tile cleaner can be around $5-$6 and […]

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Glass & Window Cleaner: 31 Days of DIY Cleaners (Day 13)

Melissa Maker — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 15:58:01 +0000

Glass cleaner and window cleaner don’t have to be your something blue to work well. It doesn’t even have to be your something new, well, not new from a store. In fact, store-bought glass cleaner and window cleaner cost approximately $4, while DIY window and glass cleaner can cost pennies and be made with ingredients […]

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Produce Wash – Day 11 – 31 Days of DIY Cleaners

Melissa Maker — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 20:00:43 +0000

Produce wash can be expensive, but the concept of washing away most pesticides and bacteria is an attractive one. What’s even cooler is that your produce actually tastes better when it’s cleaned thoroughly and that waxy residue is removed! So to create your own dirt cheap produce wash, add: 1/2 cup of water 2 tablespoons […]

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