Safe for humans, pets and the enviroment
White Vinegar – 1 quart Baking Soda – 1 cup Did you ever stop to think that the appliance you use to clean your clothes could also get dirty? Depending on how much you use your washing machine, this simple process should be completed as often as weekly (for the two loads a day family) […]
2 or 3 handfuls baking soda A sick pet can lead to all kinds of undesirable stains-from grass to bile to whatever was most recently in the food bowl- so make it a point to have some baking soda on hand for fast action. Start by sprinkling baking soda on the mess to neutralize the […]
1/4 cup (75g) salt 1 1/2 cups (350ml) warm water To avoid the burdensome scraping and shoveling associated with winter snowstorms, try using the same salt strategy that works on roadways when another round of the white stuff is on its way. Dissolve the salt in the warm water, and wipe it on your car […]
1 16-ounce box (454g) baking soda 1 travel-size box baby wipes In order to be prepared for any kind of mess that can happen in the car, keep a box of baking soda and a small box of baby wipes handy. Sprinkle some baking soda on muddy spots on the floor mats, and they’ll be […]
1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) baking soda 1 small glass warm water Those painful white canker sores that occasionally pop up in your mouth can make it difficult to eat, so they demand swift treatment. One common formula is to make a mouth rinse out of 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) baking soda and a small glass of warm […]
1 tablespoon (15ml) vinegar 1 tablespoon (15ml) water 1 tablespoon (15ml) hydrogen peroxide Long-eared dogs tend to be more vulnerable to ear problems because the floppy nature of their ears makes a ripe breeding ground for moisture-loving yeast and bacteria. If your pet is prone to such problems, help keep Fido’s ears clean with a […]
1/2 cup (125ml) vinegar While bumper stickers are an incredibly popular means of self-expression, they can become a hindrance if you want to sell your car, and their adhesives make them notoriously difficult to remove-unless you know the vinegar secret. Soak a sponge in 1/2 cup (125ml) vinegar and use it soak the bumper sticker […]
1 spoonful baking soda 1 spoonful water To relieve the itch and pain that accompanies mosquito bites, turn to baking soda for a quick relief. Mix a spoonful of baking soda with enough water to make a thick paste. Dab the mixture on affected areas and let dry (rinse off only when necessary).
2 tablespoons (36g) salt 2 tablespoons (16g) flour 1 to 2 teaspoons (5 to 10ml) vinegar In lieu of a toxic brass polisher, combine equal parts of flour and salt in a small bowl and ass just enough vinegar to make a paste. Use a soft cloth to apply the mixture to the brass item […]
1 handful salt 1/2 cup (125ml) cold water 1/2 cup (125ml) hydrogen peroxide Need to treat a bloodstain on carpet? Start by covering the area with salt to help absorb some of the blood. Next, mix equal parts cold water and hydrogen peroxide in a small bowl. Dampen a clean cloth with the mixture and […]