Does Copper Float or Scratch?Does Copper Float? Will copper scratch? If so what minerals or rocks will copper scratch?
Let Your Vacuum Cleaner Do The Work!I used to hate to wipe down the surfaces in the bathrooms in our house because I have two daughters with long hair. Seems like that hair gets everywhere, and all I ended up doing was dragging it around on my cleaning cloths and mop.
Use A Cleaning CaddieI found wonderful caddies at the Dollar Store. They are oval with a handle in the middle. I use them for everything. For cleaning, I put all of my supplies in the caddy; even the dust rag, paper towels and garbage bags.
Does anyone still use the old mop and bucket?Does anyone still use the old mop and bucket to mop your floors? I got tired of dragging the bucket of water around while mopping and I bought me a Swiffer Wet Mop. Works great but the pads are very expensive.
Multiple Cleaning Uses For Pot ScrubbersI have one of those weird shaped pot scrubbers that you get free at fairs, expos, and those things. It's got a slanted edge and curves to a point, then the next curve is a bit wider.
Getting Full Use Out of Cleaning WipesReuse cleaning wipes for windows on tile counters and in the bathroom. Just wet them after you think they are done. The texture of the wipe and the little bit of solution left on them give a bright shine to the tile and make removing anything stuck on them easy.
Slime in My Steam Iron?My steam iron has a see-through window for the water reservoir, and slime has grown in it. I have filled and emptied it many times to try to remove the slime, but it is very stubborn! Is there anything I can use to dissolve the pieces of slime.
Algae in Clothes Iron?I have algae that has appeared in the water tank of my iron. How do I remove the algae with a natural product so that it doesn't affect my iron or stain my clothes?
Vacuum Deodorizer?I would like to know if anyone has come across an effective vacuum deodorizer. I have an 8 month-old puppy, while kept very clean, I find my vacuum has taken on a distinct (smelly) odor when in use. Any suggestions as to how I might deodorize? I've read that using fine powders can damage the motor.
Reusing Swiffer CarpetFlick Pads?Can anyone who has a Swiffer CarpetFlick tell me if the disposable pad can be cleaned somehow and reused again? I've looked at this product in the stores, and it's difficult to tell from the box what the pad is made out of and if it would withstand hand or machine washing or if the dirt and debris would be too difficult to remove at all.
Homemade Fresh Brush Refills?Does anyone have some ideas for making your own Fresh Brush refills? I love the idea of a disposable toilet brush head, I just don't like the price, esp. since I swish the potty almost every day.
Cleaning With Micro Fiber ClothReduce the amount of cleaning agent 5 - 10 times. Don't be shy of water. Get what you want to clean quite wet. Wring out the micro fiber cloth as dry as you can. Scrub as light or as hard as you want.
Feedback About Wal-Mart Carpet Shampooers?I have an older model carpet shampooer and has no rotator brush. It just sprays out the water and sucks it back up. Can anyone tell me how good those shampooers are that you rent from Walmart (or the supermarkets) and do you have to buy the soap that goes with it?
Looking For Lemon Sponge With Soap?Has anybody seen these in their local stores? It's a soap sponge (yellow) in the shape of a lemon, one side is spongy the other is a scrubber and inside it has a soap bar. Typically it's used for washing dishes but it can be used for most anything. It's made by O-Cedar. I've checked their website and can't find it.
Micro Fiber Rag For My SwifferI bought one of those new swiffer flat mops today and then I bought a micro fiber towel at Family Dollar in the car section $2. bucks for 2 of them and used that with the mop. It works beautifully.
Cleaning With a Pumice StoneTips for cleaning with a pumice stone. Post your ideas.
Flannel Cleans Everything!I learned this from my Nana - Flannel fabric is the best for everything from dusting to cleaning bikes in the spring. Once a child has outgrown the PJ's or an adult has just worn through them, cut them up in various sizes.
Bagless Vacuum Build-Up - Cleaning a Bagless Vacuum?Is there any way to clean the middle inside part of a bagless vacuum?
Compact Carpet Scrubber Reviews?Just curious if anyone has used any of those small compact carpet spot scrubbers. Our 10 week old puppy is a mess and he has made everyone else in the house forget where their bathroom is (outside). I know housebreaking is a process but I don't have the energy or the time to drag the big carpet scleaner out every day. If anyone has had any experience with one of these please share any positive, negative and brand info.
Thanks!!
Rachlls in TX
Arm and Hammer Dual SpongeThe best item I have found to clean your cupboards, stove, microwave and lots of other things including rust stains in the tub is the Arm and Hammer dual sponge. They are quite inexpensive for about 1.99 Each.
By Laura
Looking for Advice on Carpet Cleaners?Can someone tell me the name of a good carpet cleaning machine. Would like some input before I buy one. Thinking of Bissell.
Sandy
Hepa Filter for Vacuum?We were given a sweeper as a gift, it requires those hepa filters to be replaced. I have been putting it off because it is $20 or more for one filter. It is very dusty. Does anyone have a cheaper solution?
Saving Soap PadsYou can store your used soap filled steel wool pads in the freezer to prevent them from rusting. Rinse them, then squeeze out excessive water, and place in small leak proof plastic bag. When it's time to use, wet it. It will thaw out in a short amount of time.
Cleaning the filter on a vacuum.I bought a used vacuum cleaner and love it but it has a filter on it that is really dirty. I was wondering if there is a way I can clean the filter so that I don't have to go out and buy a new one right now? The vaccum is a bagless one that has the canister that catches the dirt and the filter I'm referring to fits down inside the canister. Thanks for any ideas!
