I may receive a commission if you purchase something mentioned in this post. See more details here.I have entered my share of homes, containing a kitchen that has been overrun by sugar ants. It’s not pretty. And every time, I hear complaints about how the store bought ant killer isn’t doing anything to solve the […]
How to Remove Sticky Label Residue Naturally
I often find that the most frustrating problems can have the simplest solutions. Take sticky label gunk, for example. It is such a trivial thing, but who else here hates it when you peel a label off of a jar (or worse, off of a book!) and it leaves behind that awful, sticky residue? It […]
What Does Your Disinfectant REALLY Kill?
With the start of the new semester, I am resuming my What I Learned series. Should be an interesting array of topics: All of the ways ancient Latin and Greek are similar, thanks to second semester Greek and a 1/4 credit Latin component to a history class. Ethics and religion. Running and Jogging. And, my […]
Homemade Laundry Detergent – Phase Eight
Today we are going to go back to My Healthy Green Family to look at her recipe for homemade laundry detergent. Not only is this a good recipe, but her post is very thorough in convincing you why you should use this instead of store bought. For one, you save a lot of money! The […]
A Squeaky Clean House, Part 2 – Phase Seven
A good rule is that when vinegar doesn’t work, use baking soda. This is why I buy vinegar by the gallon and baking soda in 13.5 lb bags. Baking soda is good at removing grease and oil. That’s why it’s in your homemade shampoo! Depending on the mess and how long it’s been there, you […]