Natural & Homemade Cleaners: Meijer
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A Good Disinfectant for Granite
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on February 21, 2007
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Does anyone know of a good Disinfectant cleaner you can use on Granite countertops? I am a germ freak (I have 2 kids) normally I use bleech on everything, however you...
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- i used to work for a cleaning company and the only thing we were allowed to use on granite counter top was warm soapy water then a dry rag, my advice is try using some...
- M., White vinegar and hydrogen peroxide are both disinfectants that can be used alone or together. They are safer for your family than chlorine bleach. You can put ...
- Clorox wipes do NOT have bleach in them according to the container, can you use those on granite? They smell great and disinfect well.
Looking for a "Baby-friendly" Carpet Stain Remover
Asked by J.L. from Detroit
on October 14, 2008
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I have a few set in stains on my carpet in the living room. This area is pretty much a kid zone right now. My baby is gonna be crawling around in the next few months...
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- A friend of mine uses a product called 'Holy Cow'. She gets it at Walmart. I haven't used it ... but she swears by it. It's also organic I believe. You can fin...
- I like 7th Generation and Mrs. Meyers carpet cleaners. Both work well and are environmental and kid friendly. Happy Scrubbing!
- I use Castile soap - I got mine from Trader Joe's. Mix water and soup in spray bottle and scrub. I had some stains in an area rug that were from last year come out - j...
Advice on HomeMade Gifts for Family and Friends
Asked by D.D. from Detroit
on November 24, 2008
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Okay...*calling all creative moms out there*.
I am really wanting to give some personal Homemade gifts this year to friends and relatives. There are several people...
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- I found a website out there for bath salts, bath bombs, bubble baths etc. Check out: http://www.pioneerthinking.com/nhb_vanillahoneybath.html Last year I made a...
- hey D.! I'm actually trying to start a little make your own bath and body products party thing. I haven't done it yet but if you have some friends that might be intere...
- Christmas ornaments get some foam balls and wire with beads and decorate the ball. You could do jewelry! or if your real religious could make your own rosary's. Go to ...
Looking for a Good Shower Cleaner
Asked by J.R. from Chicago
on July 15, 2010
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I'm looking for a new shower cleaner that works well and requires little scrubbing to get out the yucky grime and soap scum. I have trouble getting the mildew out of ...
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- I use Kaboom.. like on those infomercials.. lol but i absolutely love the stuff.. i use the foam cleaner for the soap scum..i also use the power for the toilet bowl an...
- I love "The Works". It gets out tough soap and rust stains and calcium buildup with little to almost no scrubbing. It come in a shower bathroom spray and they also ha...
- Hi J., As a mother, I know you are looking for safer, non toxic products for your family. So check out this product http://www.melaleuca.com/ProductStore/Product...
Homemade Baby Wipes
Asked by A.D. from South Bend
on February 21, 2008
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Hi. I was just wondering if anyone out there has ever tried making their own baby wipes? If so, was the money you saved worth the effort? In other words, would you ...
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- I used to make my own, and it was a little time consuming, but worth it. I used an old wipe container, then got paper towels (you have to use strong ones, like Bounty)...
- I to am a Melaluca fan but the other recipes here and ideas are great as well, it's a lot cheaper and if you cloth diaper then it just makes sence to use cloth wipes, ...
- We were given a recipe for homemade wipes as part of a shower gift. We loved them! The recipe calls for cutting a roll of paper towels in half (a big serrated knif...
Cloth Diapers
Asked by S.C. from Grand Rapids
on November 15, 2008
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Hi... I know, this is my 3rd question in like 24 hours... but I am curious...
We are going to be useing cloth diapers on our 4th babe. He is due in 3 months. I don...
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- An old friend of mine just started a company that maybe a solution for you. She has cloth diaper in a varity of sizes and patterns. You can buy individual ones or bund...
- You don't have to use pins anymore.. you can use a snapee.. it has little claw like arms and works just like pins would. Cloth diapers save a lot of money dependin...
- I know the feeling about asking a million questions - Cloth diapers are a lot to wrap your head around. I used clth diapers for child 2 & 3. I used a few differnt ki...
Need Help with Carpet Pet Stains
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on January 16, 2008
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Help! My miniature schnauzer is getting so old he often relieves himself on my off white carpet. It is now off yellow all over from many "accidents". We try to take...
Older Home with Musty and Weird Smells
Asked by J.A. from St. Louis
on September 16, 2010
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Our house is older, 1953, and there have been two owner before us. Both had cats and didn't clean the house very well, especially the last owner who was only there for...
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- Hi J., Aside from general cleaning that's done when you move into a new place, (which you've probably already done : wash all walls, move everything and clean behind ...
- I use a product, and I'm sorry that I don't remember the specific name. It's in the cleaning product isle at meijer. Basically it's a almost hockey puck size citrus di...
- When I was young we had a house with a basement that had concrete slab floors and a sump pump that would over flow and had a constant musty wet smell, my parents found...
Help Cleaning Toddler Urine in Carpet!!!
Asked by T.S. from Chicago
on January 29, 2008
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Hi there. I walked into my toddlers' room on Saturday morning to the horrible smell of urine. By tonight, it is absolutley horrible! I have a bad feeling that after...
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- I suggest sprinkling baking soda over the whole carpet, unless you can find the spot. Then let it sit a half hour to an hour. Then vacuum it up. You can repeat this if...
- Try Nature's Miracle. It's natural and has enzymes that will break down the urine. You can get it at pet stores.
- Bi-O-Kleen Bac-Out - it is a wonderful product. It has enzymes that continue to 'eat' through organic stains and odors. I've used it on carpet stains caused by the d...
Earth Friendly Cleaning Products
Asked by J. from Chicago
on May 3, 2007
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I am not super "Green", but am trying to do my part. I have decided that as my current cleaning products run out I will be replacing them with more earth (and people) ...
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- I sell a product line with the company Melaleuca. I love their products and they all work EXCELLENT. They don't have toxic fumes, they are all natural, chemical free...
- I joined Melaleuca.com All the products are non-tozxin and safe for your family. Email me if you would like some more information. ____@____.com They also work gre...
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