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Green Living - Cleaning

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Use Nylon Net Produce Bags for Scrubbers
We all have those nylon bags that potatoes and onions come in. One day after returning from the grocery it occurred to me to cut them in squares and use them to scrub with.
Posted on: 10/27/2009 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Dryer Sheet for Tub Cleaner
Use dryer sheets to scrub the tub. Wet the tub down, and use an already used dryer sheet. For tough rings, you can use an unused sheet. It works so good.
Posted on: 10/22/2009 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Use Half Of Dryer Sheets
Cut your dryer sheets in half that way you get the twice the amount from the box.
Posted on: 10/20/2009 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Soften Line Dried Towels With A Brush
The best way to soften your towels after they have been hung dry is to brush them with a styling type hair brush or similar type of brush.
Posted on: 10/13/2009 | 2 Feedback(s)
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Natural Treatment for Rust and Mildew Stains
Here is a natural way to remove mild mildew and rust stains from clothing. Use lemon juice (1/2 cup) and salt (1/4 cup). Mix ingredients together, creating a paste like substance.
Posted on: 10/12/2009 | 1 Feedback(s)
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Natural Air Fresheners
Winter is coming and with that the windows and doors will be closed up tight and odors trapped inside. Here are some ideas to sweeten the smell of your home without harmful chemicals:
Posted on: 10/05/2009 | 1 Feedback(s)
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Microfiber Fabrics Save in the Long Run
By Kelly Ann Butterbaugh
Microfiber is the economic solution to cleaning, though it might not seem like it. Microfiber materials are more expensive at the initial point of purchase, but they are long lasting and efficient cleaners.
Posted on: 10/02/2009 | 3 Feedback(s)
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Use Vinegar Instead of Dryer Sheets
Actually this has to do with laundry, I have been told this before, but I tried this last weekend. I was not happy with my dryer sheets; I would rather not use them. Our sons use them so we have lots of them.
Posted on: 09/28/2009 | 7 Feedback(s)
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Green Cleaner for Oil Paint Brushes
How do I safely rinse brushes with oil paint. I used to love painting with oil paint, and still have my brushes, paints, palette, etc. I would like to start up again, but I am not willing to use mineral spirits (highly flammable and bad fumes) to rinse/clean my brushes.
Posted on: 07/28/2009 | 3 Feedback(s)
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Use Your Trampoline as a Clothes Drying Rack
I do not have a clothes line where I live but like to dry my clothes outside. Thinking about those sweater drying racks that you can put in the bathtub to dry items, I realized I already had a larger, and more efficient one available - my trampoline!
Posted on: 07/09/2009 | 2 Feedback(s)
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