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Cleaning Used Toys
Asked by A.L. from San Francisco
on April 7, 2008
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Does anyone have any suggestions on how to sanitize used toys? Instead of buying new toys all the time, I was thinking about getting used toys - better for the bank a...
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- Cleaning toys as with anything our children come into contact with is very tricky. I hesitate to recommend using Lysol, even a diluted amount, because Lysol or any di...
- Anything plastic and not electronic can be run through the dishwasher. Clorox also makes a spray that you can use on hard surfaces that is safe to use around kids tha...
- A little bleach and water?
Pool Cleaning- Is This Right for a Profesional Cleaner to Do?
Asked by T.L. from Dallas
on August 15, 2009
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Hi all,
We moved to our current house 6 months ago. We own a pool and have never had one before. The pool cleaning company we use- is small and self-owned by one ind...
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- Call A-Quality pools on highway 26. It is a very reputatable family owned company that has been around a long time. This sounds off to me. That means your pool is clea...
- My hubby works for a pool company cleaning pools and he said that that is not right it should not take that long to clear up. If you would like you can send me a messa...
- T., Ours is a salt pool system and I put shock in it once a month. It will cloud up all over for about 4 hours, but then clears up. I know this doesn't answer your...
Removing Mildew from Tub
Asked by C.G. from Houston
on December 30, 2008
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I have a horrible build up of mildew where my tub meets my tile shower walls. Can anyone give me a suggestion besides bleach that might get it out. I am pg so I don't ...
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- I was also going to say, get your husband to do it. You really do need bleach. I tried with vinegar and baking soda for a long time, and although they are great for ...
- Margaret is my new hero. She said exactly what I was going to suggest to get rid of mildew. A husband and Tilex. Tilex even has a new product that I LOVE, it is ca...
- Try the new comet gel mildew stain remover...it has worked wonders for me. The smell is not too strong. I'm pg also and have used it.
All Natural Flea Remedy???
Asked by P.R. from Dallas
on May 26, 2009
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Our dogs have fleas and they are bringing them inside. I do not want to use a bunch of chemicals because we have 3 small kids, but I am not sure what will work that i...
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- You could try citronella oil on them. I know fleas are repelled by that. Might keep them off the dogs and yourselves until they get under control. I've heard Borax is ...
- I'm sorry to tell you that you would be wasting your money and time trying to find something natural to work on these pests. Some will swear by them but you can not co...
- If you have carpets try Borax. I am not sure about natural remedies for the dogs, however. My cats got fleas a couple of years ago and I tried several treatments (in...
Help - My Girls Have Green Hair!
Asked by J.R. from Cleveland
on August 10, 2009
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We went swimming at a relative's house over the weekend, and evidently their pool chemicals were a bit 'off'. My brunettes have a slight green tint to their hair, but...
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- If you have a Sally's Beauty shop near by (there is one near the Dayton Mall), they have an at home treatment that you mix with warm water and let it soak on the hair ...
- I recently had the same experience with my daughter who is 9. We went to a relative's house to swim and she had green highlights in her hair....quite bright. We went...
- Malibu will take the green out. We have people who swim regularly come into the shop monthly to get the treatments and purchase the shampoo. Good luck.
Help with Skin Problems
Asked by J.D. from Grand Forks
on February 13, 2007
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I have skin problems. My face and back. I break out often and I'm a picker. I know that doesn't help but I can't help it. I don't like chemicals and have a problem spe...
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- When I was younger I went to see a doctor about my skin. He said that one thing you should do everyday is change your pillow cases. He said that the oil from you face...
- Dear J., I too had struggled for years with skin problems, my skin was so sensitive, that the acne just got worse when I used products like differn and Rentin A. I t...
- Have you tried Avon? I sell it and I can give you a brochure with our products in it. There is a certain product that helps with that because I have the same problem...
Johnson & Johnson Harmful to Babies?????
Asked by M.B. from St. Louis
on May 30, 2009
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Hi Ladies!
I was shopping with my sister the other night and I mentioned that I needed more baby soap and she told me she heard on the news that Johnson & Johnson (wh...
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- I have not seen anything in the news about Johnson & Johnson so not sure how to respond to that. However my daughter's dermotologist told me to stop using Johnson & J...
- I would NEVER let J&J's or other mainstream, non-organic brands touch our son's skin. TOXIC! FYI: It is in EVERYTHING... adults & "baby" products... detergent, dish wa...
- M. B, You've received some great information to research your concerns about J&J Baby Shampoo. Even in trace amounts, these toxins can have an accumulating affect....
Is It Ok to Color My Hair While Im Breastfeeding?
Asked by C.G. from San Luis Obispo
on May 31, 2009
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I know its bad to color your hair while you are pregnant, but mine is starting to look pretty bad, im breastfeeding and was wondering if it has a bad effect on the bab...
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- It is fine to color your hair during breastfeeding.
- I started doing my own roots when I was pregnant and use a great vegetable based hair color called Tints of Nature. They even have highlights with no ammonia that work...
- I was going to say, go to the health food store and check out the natural hair dyes. Ask the ladies behind the counter if they can be used while breast feeding. It is ...
Organic Flea Control for Home
Asked by J.V. from Austin
on April 21, 2008
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Hi group! I have a 3month old and my husband was playing with her in the nursery yesterday on a little play mat. Well we have 2 indoor outdoor cats and he noticed a ...
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- Last year when my daughter was also 3 months old we had a horrible flea infestation. You could not even walk into the living room without having twenty fleas jump on ...
- Get a big bag of sulpher and dust your yard. It takes a little work, but it keeps the fleas and ticks away... and it is relatively non-toxic. I used a can with holes...
- I have a booklet called Healthy Pets. It is a collection of stories from pet owners and there are 19 short stories under the heading of "Fleas". I will be happy to gi...
BPA In Baby Bottles
Asked by T.T. from Chicago
on March 13, 2008
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What are everyone's thoughts on BPA? If you haven't heard of it, it's been in the news recently. BPA is a chemical used in plastics. Most baby bottles contain BPA. ...
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- There is alot of great info on BPA's and pthalates in plastics available at www.safemama.com. I love this site- it gives all the latest information, and safe choices....
- I think it's worth it to switch if your daughter gets more than two bottles a day. I even let my preschoolers use small drinking glasses. My mom is horrified that I ...
- I found out about this issue when my second child was an infant and thought "better safe than sorry." I tried switching to the Born Free brand, but they only made wid...
