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Washing Windows
Asked by K.M. from Austin
on August 13, 2008
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Hello,
This is a little embarrasing, but does anyone know of a good product/ homemade solution for washing windows? We have recently moved to a house and this is goin...
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- Hello, Dish soap any kind will work perfectly then after you dry the windows use windex to shine them up.
- Vinegar and water cheep and will not streak. Use newspaper to wipe with. This is a trick that is used in the service. Good luck. Done that
- Diluted white vinegar is what I use one part vinegar two parts water. It's a little stinky, but it's safe around the kids and the smell goes away
Glass Cleaning
Asked by T.W. from Lansing
on November 6, 2008
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Okay ladies.............Who has a fail proof way to clean windows, mirrors,and glass tables and doors with out leaving streaks and residue???
I have never had a pro...
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- I actually use an all natural brsnd of cleaning products that can save you a lot of money it has for me and I love knowing that it works, but even better it is safe fo...
- plain old vinegar diluted in water works great and doesn't have additives/is more environmentally friendly & safe
- LIke many of the others, water and vinegar works great, and you will be suprised how it make sthings sparkle! If the glass is really filthy, add a small amount of amm...
How Do I Get Rid of a Strong Perfume Smell?
Asked by M. from Chicago
on January 2, 2011
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My mother-in-law was here visting for a few days. She wears VERY strong perfume. She stayed in my daughter's room and now everything smells like her. I've washed all t...
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- I also agree with the baking soda. Let it sit for awhile before you vac. Also, Clorox makes an anywhere anti-allergen fabric spray. It's in a white spray bottle wit...
- yeah, I agree that opening the windows may be the best bet, even for just a little bit. I would open them in the morning for a bit after the kiddo gets up, and keep he...
- Ahhhh.....that old lady smell! LOL My MIL is one of those nice old ladies who has completely lost her sense of smell.....so she piles on the scents (and some of the ...
Need Some Homemade Cleaning Solutions!
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on October 13, 2009
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Hi, I would like to know the ratios of how much vinegar to water and bleach to water for cleaning solutions. What I really need is a "recipe" to make a nice window c...
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- I use a mixture of 1/2 water to 1/2 vinegar to clean just about everything (I don't have hard wood floors). For the tub or sink, I throw in a bit of baking soda in th...
- For vinegar and water, I use about a 4:1 water:vinegar ratio (this is for my floors - I usually just use a store-bought vinegar-based window cleaner like Glassworks). ...
- Your absolute best bet with windows is Club Soda! It does an awesome job and is, obviously, super cheap. It doesn't matter if it's flat or still fizzy either. Just ...
Going Green- OH MY I Need Serious Help Here!!!
Asked by T.C. from Chicago
on October 23, 2008
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Well tonight I tried another attempt at being more "Green"! What a disaster! I decided to try to make my own cleaning products. A website that said to mix baking soda ...
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- Good for you for trying to be more green and feeling up to the challenge of making your own cleaning products! It's actually not as hard as it might first appear, and...
- Vinegar is amazing. I have some in a an old windex bottle and use it for the windows and the floors. For my granite counters I love the Method granite cleaner. Bon ...
- Good Morning T., Your venture sounds like science experiements we used to do way back in the day when we made erupting volcanoes. It was pretty impressive and the k...
"Green" Glass Cleaner Other than Vinegar - Need Answers Fast!
Asked by J.B. from Kansas City
on September 15, 2009
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Hi, Moms! I know the best option for cleaning glass is vinegar and newspaper. The problem is that I can't stand the smell of vinegar - it makes me gag. The idea of spe...
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- Hi J., I use the "Method" brand. In my opinion, that brand is not as "green" as I would like but it is better than most and like you said, without the time and ene...
- I found this online. Hope they help Homemade glass cleaner * Borax or Washing Soda. Two tablespoons of borax or washing soda mixed into 3 cups water mak...
- Rubbing Alcohol is a great cleaner
Chhemical Free House Cleaning
Asked by T.S. from Dallas
on August 18, 2010
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Hello Moms!
Now i need your help again. I did mold testing in my house and together with it i found out that there is a high level of chemicalsin an air. we all have...
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- T., I use Melaleuca products.....they are safe and much better for you than others.......if you use bleach, or anything like it, you are damaging your lungs and yo...
- The best way to clean your home, prevent mildew and not use chemicals is to buy a steam shark... they are wonderful... all you use is steam and the machine will get th...
- I use a lot of vinegar for all of the previously mentioned reasons. But I also add some different essential oils--tea tree. peppermint, lavender, lemon, orange, clove...
Seeking Answers for Colds That Keep Coming Back...
Asked by G.S. from Raleigh
on February 28, 2008
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I am a stay at home mom of a 6 month old son. For some odd reason we keep getting colds. They will go away and once we think they are gone for good, they come right b...
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- Have you tried getting new toothbrushes? It's an often overlooked easy fix. Good Luck!
- It may be allergies. My daughter had constant colds or at least we thought that is what it was. Ended up being sinus infections that were being caused by allergies.
- G., unfortunately there is little that you can do other than what you have already mentioned (along with keeping the little one hydrated with liquids. I went through t...
Germs..how Can My Family Stay Healthy While Other Kids Are in Our Home?
Asked by S.S. from Yuba City
on December 5, 2008
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Hello! So I'm watching my friends two kids who are 2 and 6 in my home usually 5 days a week for 11 hours a day minus 3 hours of kindergarten for the 6 year old. I have...
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- Wow! So many great responses so I will try not to sound repetitive. First, Moducare is great for AutoImmune diseases. It takes a few weeks to kick in, but when it does...
- S., It sounds like you have all your bases covered, and that's a good thing. My only recommendation would be to spray the toys daily with a disinfectant. Whenever...
- Hello, I did daycare out of my home with 11 extra kids a day. I started when I was pregnant with my 2nd child and did it for 2 years or so. I kept some of his to...
Need Window/glass Cleaner
Asked by J.M. from San Francisco
on August 26, 2009
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I am looking for a window or glass cleaner that doesn't leave a cloudy film. I have a new clear-glass shower enclosure with new mirrors in my bathroom. I have washed...
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- I have had the best luck with Seaside naturals cleaner! It is all natural which is even better but works so good! When you first start using it you may have to clean...
- There is a polish for stained glass that is a kind of sealent. You put it on kindof like car wax and then let it dry and buff it off. It might work. It keeps staine...
- You need good old fashioned Dow Scrubbing Bubbles and a scrubby sponge. The soap scum in your shower is too thick for most regular glass cleaners. I hose down my sho...
