Cleaning Tips

homemade carpet shampoo 150x150 Homemade Carpet Shampoo

Clean carpets don't stay that way very long in our home.  That's why I was so thankful to my parents for letting us borrow their small carpet cleaner for a few months.  One of the first things I wanted to do was come up with a homemade carpet shampoo that I could whip up for ...

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remove rust from knives 200x300 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #355 Remove Rust from Knives

If you've ever accidentally washed your knives in the dishwasher, you probably ended up with rust on the blade.  To remove those little rust spots on your knives just soak them in lemon juice for a few minutes and rub with a sponge.  Yes, it's that easy! Photo courtesy of Embracing the Moment. Natural & Thrifty in ...

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vinegar cleans shower head 300x200 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #353 Vinegar Cleans Shower Head

Clean the mineral deposits from your shower head by filling a baggy with vinegar and tying it around the head overnight. Much better than removing the shower head for cleaning, right? Photo courtesy of In This Crazy Life. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series of 365 tips for living more green, natural and healthy while ...

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Salt lifts red wine stains 300x289 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #334 Salt Lifts Red Wine from Carpets

Red wine has a pretty nasty reputation for causing some of the most persistent carpet stains.  If you spill red wine on your carpet, immediately cover the spill in a thick layer of salt.  Let this sit for a few hours.  You'll be able to vacuum up the salt and take the wine with it. ...

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clean stove hood filter 300x200 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #332 No Scrub Vent Hood Filter Cleaner

I honestly don't remember the last time I cleaned the filters from the vent hood over the stove.  And that's not good.  The grunginess of the task just seems so daunting. Here's a tip for me that you just might want to use in your house.  Don't waste your time scrubbing and certainly don't douse them ...

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clean microwave naturally 213x300 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #329 Clean Your Microwave Naturally

Three easy steps, two common ingredients, and one measuring cup are all you need to clean your microwave naturally. Cleaning the microwave has to be one of my least favorite chores.  Have you had success with this microwave cleaning method?  Any tips? Photo courtesy of One Good Thing by Jillee. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long ...

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natural cleaner for glass cooktop 199x300 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #306 Natural Cleaner for Glass Stove Top

When we had a glass cooktop, the manufacturer's instructions suggested we buy expensive "special" cleaner.  Those little bottles didn't even clean that well. Well, that was before I found this great tutorial for cleaning your glass stove top with natural ingredients.  The step-by-step photos are so convincing that this works beautifully!  If you're buying that special ...

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clean keurig coffee maker descale descaling vinegar 211x300 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #297 Descale Your Coffee Maker

Tap water can leave a scale of mineral deposits inside your coffee maker.  This calcium buildup will keep your machine from working efficiently by making the heat pump work harder to do it's job.  That is why it is important to descale your coffee maker with a cycle of white vinegar at least every three ...

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