Just about everyone has some tile and grout in their home – usually in the bathroom or kitchen – that could use a little cleaning. If you have some grout that looks a bit discolored and needs to be lightened, try this at-home remedy. Step 1: Add
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Part of being a pet owner is dealing with occasional accidents. Sometimes Fido can’t wait till you get home from work, or Fluffy gets upset after a trip to the vet. Pet urine can be tricky to remove, especially if it’s been left untreated for a long
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The next time your carpet care professional visits your home, he/she may ask you if you want a protector like Scotchgard® applied after the cleaning is done. Protectors are a terrific and inexpensive way to prevent costly damage to carpet or upholstery. Because of their unique chemistry, protectors
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First off- EVERYONE SHOULD ALWAYS keep a bottle of club soda on hand, especially if you drink red wine. It is always a key ingredient for removing those emergency stains. So if you have spilled some red wine on your carpet, sponge that spot with club soda.
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FIRST of all, scrape and blot excess lipstick from the carpet. Apply a mild detergent on a damp cloth. BLOT DON’T RUB. Apply ammonia on damp towel, blot, DON’T RUB.Then apply white vinegar on a damp towel & blot (DON’T RUB!), & then rinse with water. Put a paper towel with weight on top to absorb
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The Many Uses of White Vinegar Use white vinegar to remove heavy soap scum and mineral deposits from showers, tubs, and sinks. Warm the vinegar and put in a spray bottle. Spray on showers, tubs and sinks and let soak for 10 to 15 minutes. Then use
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The best way to keep your carpets cleaner longer is to vacuum on a regular basis. Particles of dry soil get tracked in to your home on shoes, clothing and even gentle summer breezes through open windows. If not removed, they’ll settle deep into the pile of
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Looking for a healthy and delicious summer treat? Try these spinach salad wraps. You can serve them at a picnic, enjoy them for a light family dinner, or pack them up for lunches later in the week. Lunch tip: Pack the dressing in a container on the
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“What stuff?” you may wonder. Well don’t bother looking down because most of it’s invisible to your naked eye…or just hidden in the depths of your carpet. But it’s there…I promise you it’s there…if you could see what I pull out of “clean looking” carpet everyday… yikes!
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It’s time for some Spring cleaning, so why not make it fun?? I asked some of the most creative moms in the blogosphere to share their best tips for keeping the kiddos motivated to help out around the house. These mamas make cleaning time seem like a
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