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I'm Looking for Your "Homemade" Cleaner Recipes.
Asked by S.W. from Denver
on April 1, 2008
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I'm in the process of Spring cleaning and I was wondering if anybody had some home made cleaners that they really love and work well. I'm looking for "natural" cleane...
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- Vinegar is a mainstay of the old folk recipes for cleaning, and with good reason. The vim of the vinegar is that it kills bacteria, mold and germs. SIMPLE SOLUTION...
- Hello...Kudos to you for wanting to use natural cleaners! I have a two year old and am 6 months prego so I got into tha natural cleaners as well. Heres what I know.......
- For homemade products you might try the fly lady- her site is online. But if you are looking for healthier non toxic products for your home I would be happy to share w...
Does Anyone Know of a Good Local Professional Carpet Cleaning Service?
Asked by T.S. from Stockton
on June 2, 2008
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Hi, I have a fairly light carpet and have lived in Tracy for 4 years. We have a Bissel we bought from Walmart 2 years ago but it doesn't get all of the stains out. I...
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- I have been very happy with Baker Brothers. They are out of Livermore. I have used them for a couple of years and have them come at least once per year sometimes tw...
- T., I just wanted to share a little secret of carpet stain removal that you can use in the interim of shampooing the whole carpet. I have used Oxy 10, it comes...
- i use saabye's chemdry. they're very nice and as far as carpet cleaning products go, chemdry is supposed to be pretty safe. i too have light carpet and use saabye's ...
Looking for Ways to save Money
Asked by N.K. from San Francisco
on October 2, 2008
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Hi Moms,
In this crazy economic environment, what are some things you are doing to save money on groceries, clothes, gas, etc. Please share.
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- You already have alot of great ideas posted but here is another. I get my clothes at Susies Deals in Roseville, eveything in the store is $5.99 or less. I get all my t...
- Although it seems extreme, I got rid of all my credit cards, and ATM cards. Everytime I need gas, groceries, or ANYTHING, I have to go to the bank and get cash. the in...
- Make realistic budget and attempt to stick to it - and then write down what you actually spent. My husband and I have tried to make saving fun and rewarding vs a nega...
Cleaning up That DOG-GONE MESS!?!?
Asked by M.W. from Fort Collins
on August 28, 2009
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Hey Moms,
Anyone have any good suggestions on how to get dog messes out of carpet?? I have two dogs and every once and a while they get into something and then get si...
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- I use a Bella bar to get carpet stains up in my home. My husband has a problem with overfilling his drinks! It works GREAT and I would recommend it to anyone. Good luc...
- Have you heard of Melaleuca? They make a product called Sol-U-Mel. It removes everything!! You don't have to be a "member" to order it. Go to http://www.melaleuca.com/.
- We used a professional carpet cleaner in the area and he can spot treat. Name is All Clean Idaho, you can find them in the phone book. Their minimum is 80$ for a cal...
Seeking Advice on How to Be Prepared for Taking Care of Household and Baby #3
Asked by A.K. from Sacramento
on November 18, 2009
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Hi, I am SAHM and due in February with my 3rd child (3rd girl!!!) and my 2 other ones will be 3yrs and 18 mo. Yes, 3 kids under 3. Well, knowing how tough it is going ...
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- Soups and stews freeze well. Remember that it doesn't need to be hot to be healthy---fresh sandwiches are great. You can actually freeze sliced meat from the deli, to...
- Hi A., Get a couple of crock pots and do slow cook meals. There are tons of recipes on line, newspaper, magazines as well as many books. If you have a dutch ove...
- Congratulations :) I'd recommend babycenter.com's group "cooking for your family." There are a lot of good recipes and information there and you can get answers to...
Organic and Natural Diet for My Epileptic Daughter
Asked by L.P. from Denver
on September 29, 2008
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I could use some help. My daughter, who is now 8 years old, was diagonosed with epilepsy about 5 years ago. Although the medication is working during the day, she st...
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- Hi L. You can try whole foods, Sunflower market or just farmers markets. Also I don't know if you would have the time, but you can start your own veggie, herb and ...
- Sunflower market carries natural and organic food for a lot cheaper than Whole Foods. Also, try Vitamin Cottage. Whole foods store brand "365" is also a little more af...
- In addition to vitamin cottage, whole foods and sunflower market, you might check out your local farmer's market for fresh, unprocessed, local food. Many, although no...
Under Pressure
Asked by N.P. from San Francisco
on August 28, 2010
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My husband lost his job about two weeks ago and the shell shock is just about wearing off. He's applied for unemployment and those funds will keep the mortgage note pa...
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- Make sure your house is insured for current day re-building costs. P..
- I am so sorry! I was spell bound reading your post, I forgot that i was reading on Mamapedia, and just got lost in the first chapter of a book! I think that afte...
- I know you're not expecting any answers, and I don't really have any. I just wanted to say that we'll be keeping you & your family in our thoughts & prayers. If yo...
Looking for Laundry Detergent Recommendations from Real Moms
Asked by C.S. from Seattle
on April 28, 2009
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Can anyone recommend a laundry detergent that will get grease out of clothes on its own without pre-treating or doing anything special to the spot? Most times I don't...
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- You could try making your own. This recipe works pretty well for me (I don't have time to pretreat most things either, though I do try to get baby poop out of the clot...
- country save powdered detergent is my favorite. it comes premixed with laundry boosters like borax and baking soda. it is the only all-natural detergent that i feel ge...
- Hello C.! Although clorox is great for whitening...BORAX is great for oil in clothing. It is a multi-purpose household cleaner. Clean your laundry, kitchen and ba...
What Cleaners to Buy?
Asked by T.S. from Los Angeles
on February 23, 2008
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I was told that all of my cleaning products were toxic &I needed to purchase Non-Toxic cleaners for my home, as I am 5 months pregnant. Does anyone know exactly what I...
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- I also use melaleuca. They are awesome products and you can get starter packs for a great price without having to do all the searching!!! It all comes to your door whe...
- I like Melaleuca products - all natural with no toxins - but any of the natural products like Mrs. Meyers or other cleaners from Whole Foods are a better choice than c...
- I agree with the Ecosense line. Here is their website www.saferforyourhome.com It's like having a Costco or Sam's club membership so that you can buy safer produc...
Does Anyone Know How to Get the Smell of Cat Urine Out of Carpet?
Asked by S.W. from Sacramento
on February 2, 2008
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Hi All:
So we have this ferrel/wild cat that lives on our property. He/she lived here before we moved in and has been no trouble up until now. He/she got in the hou...
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- I know a a guy who has an Organic Carpet cleaning Service.I'm sure if you call him he will give you some help over the phone. His name is David Skuse ###-###-####. Tel...
- Vinegar works!!!!!. If I were you, and depending on the size of the area that smells, I would get a rag soaked with regular distilled vinegar and water (say about 2:3...
- LOL....I was going to respond the other day with Nature's Miracle as well, I used to have a roommate with a cat and dog and they pee'd on everything I owned...Nature's...
