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June 14, 2017

In another post, I mentioned having used equal parts household chlorine bleach and white vinegar to remove green mold growing on the vinyl siding facade on the north side of my home. It is quite effective. But, I've found something much better, a 3% hydrogen peroxide solution.

Cleaning Mold From Vinyl Siding - arrow pointing to cleaned area

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Cleaning Stinky Ice Cube TraysFill them 1/2 way with tap water. Then use an old dish soap container with bleach in the bottle. Squirt bleach into the ice trays that have water. Let set for a half hour. Then empty and rinse 3-4 times, let dry in drainer, then fill with clean water and freeze. Clean again in a month.

 
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Separate Spatulas When Washing - spatula separated from handle for cleaning
Separate Spatulas When WashingIf you have spatulas with removable tips, It's best to separate them from the handles before washing. When washing the spatulas, water can get in the handle slot and remain there for a long time. This makes a good breeding ground for germs.

 
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Cleaning My Computer - keyboard and brush
Cleaning My ComputerI am getting ready to move and discovered all this dust in the areas you can't see. I began with a soft dust brush going over everything, the keyboard, the printer, the back of the hard drive, router, and power strip. Then I used my hair dryer.

 
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Wiping down the gasket in a washing machine door.
Wipe Down Gasket in Washer After UseI wipe down the inside rubber gasket of my washer thoroughly dry immediately after each use with a cotton towel to prevent mold, mildew, and smells. If you do not, bacteria and mold will grow.

 
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Help Dishwasher to Dry Dishes Properly - handle protruding from dishwasher door
Help Your Dishwasher to Dry Dishes ProperlyNear the end of the drying cycle on your dishwasher, if you pull the door slightly ajar it will let a lot of the steam out and help to prevent the puddles that often condense onto the base of cups and bowls.

 
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Salt for Removing Super Glue from Fingers - damp salt on fingertip
Salt for Removing Super Glue from FingersInstead of washing your hands with chemicals to remove super glue from your fingers, dip your fingers into some water, then into a good amount of salt, make a salt paste and rub it around. Rinse with warm water. If you're left with a bit more super glue on your fingers, repeat the process until it's gone.

 
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A bottle of essential oil near collectible glass bottles.
Essential Oil Air FreshenerIf you want a room to smell super duper fresh but don't want a big ugly air freshener hanging from your wall, just add a few drops of an essential oil into the bottom of a bottle or jar around your house.

 
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Washing Flip FlopsI love shoes. Especially comfortable flip flops. I am always watching other people's feet to see what kind of shoes they have. But I am often appalled when I see someone with cute shoes that are so nasty. Living in Florida I have lots of flip flops and sandals.

 
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Make Up Brush for Cleaning - using brush to clean keyboard
Make Up Brush for CleaningUse makeup brushes for more than just makeup. They are also great for cleaning. I change out my make up brushes often. Because it is so hard to discard them, I make sure to use them in another way.

 
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Using a Swiffer and Washrag to Clean Area Rugs
Using a Swiffer and Washrag to Clean Area RugsBy using a wet wash rag on a Swiffer broom, I am able to get all the hair off of my area rug. It is amazing how effective this is ;) I have a German Shepherd Husky mix, named Samson, who is blowing his under-coat due to the warmer weather, so there is a big bunch of fur that comes off of this area rug.

 
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A white towel being placed in an open dryer.
Drying Laundry More QuicklyIf you want your laundry to dry quicker in your clothes dryer, add a dry fluffy towel to the machine.

 
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Hair dye in the bottom of a bathtub
Oil for Dye-Free BathtubI dye my hair with bright, off-the-wall colours very often. I use (literally) a drop of super cheap oil that I get from the 99 cent store and rub it into the cracks and crevices in the bathtub as a preventative measure. I dye my hair, wash it, and none of the colours sink into the cracks.

 
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How To Clean a Popcorn Ceiling - clean
How To Clean a Popcorn CeilingMy bedroom ceiling is covered in popcorn coating. Each time I lay in bed, my focus was drawn to the dust hang off the popcorn. For me, that was bothersome as I am asthmatic. The other day it occurred to me that I could use compressed air to blow them off.

 
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How to Clean a Sink P-Trap - clean tip
How to Clean a Sink P-TrapThe P-Trap under the sink can get a lot of gunk buildup and cause an odor. Instead of using harsh chemicals to keep ours clean, I remove the P-Trap every 3-4 months and give it and the pipe above a good cleaning. If you have plastic pipes like ours, no tools are needed for this.

 
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Tea Bags for Smelly Shoes - tea bags in Converse shoes
Tea Bags for Smelly ShoesIf you ever have a pair of shoes that don't smell very good then I have an easy solution for you! Just take some tea bags and place them in your shoes while not in use, in a day or two your shoes won't have any bad smell!

 
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A piece of gum that is being removed from a child's hair.
Coca Cola for Removing Bubble Gum in HairI have a 5 year old girl who keeps on chewing bubble gum, and getting it stuck in her hair. So here is what I did; Simply take a Coca Cola soft drink and pour it on the portion hair with the bubble gum. Let it soak for 2 minutes. This removed the gum easily.

 
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A bottle of homemade goo gone.
Homemade Goo GoneGoo Gone is a great product for cleaning, stain removal, and getting rid of tacky adhesives from all kinds of surfaces. You can make your own version out of equal parts baking soda and melted coconut oil.

 
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Clean Cast Iron Skillet with Used Coffee Grounds
Clean Cast Iron Skillet with Used Coffee GroundsI usually use salt to clean my cast iron skillet, but this morning I was about to pour my coffee grounds into the garden when I realized I could use them to clean my skillet. Just pour used grounds onto skillet with a bit of water, scrub, and rinse.

 
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Easy Way to Clean a Blender - dirty blender along with dish soap and a glass of water
Easy Way to Clean a BlenderThis is one of the kitchen tools that I hate to clean. It is just hard because I have to dismantle it to be able to properly clean the blades. If I don't remove the body from the base where the blades are attached, I could get a scratch or worst a wound from the blades.

 
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Removing Crayon Drawings from Your Wall - using hair dryer on drawings
Removing Crayon Drawings from your WallI have a little girl who loves to write, draw, and color on our walls. I mean from big to small drawings, she colors the wall as if it is a big coloring book! Crayons are her life, she always had some in every corner of our house and has some hiding in her pocket!

 
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Tape being used to clean fuzz off a dark blazer.
Cleaning Your Blazer Using TapeSometimes it's hard to pull off some small fibers on your blazer or coats, cottons that stick, or the fur from your dogs and cats. It is time consuming if you pull them one at a time. I cut a 2 1/2 inches of tape, I rolled it on my fingers and started tapping it on the blazer, where the fibers are present.

 
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