Homemaking

A clean home is a healthy home, right? Wrong. Harsh chemicals are dangerous for your health and hazardous for the environment. The true tools you need for cleaning are natural, inexpensive and...

Green clean recipes are the entire rave! Not only do you save money, which is essential in this day and age, but you also keep your environment clear of harmful chemicals that can cause health...

Plastic bowls, such as Tupperware, retain the odor of the foods that were stored in them because plastic is a porous material. Although plastic bowls are useful for storing food and leftovers in...

Kenmore is one of the leading brands of large household appliances, such as refrigerators, microwaves and stoves. Because you cook food and other items on the stove, you have to clean it on a...

You aren't going to want to put ice in a plastic bin that doesn't smell clean. But what do you do if even after washing it the smell persists? Plastic is a porous material that has a tendency to...

Baking soda and washing soda are two entirely different products. Both baking soda and washing soda are alkaline (bases), with washing soda being the stronger of the two products. Although they...

New copper pots have a certain gleam and shine about them that make them an aesthetically pleasing addition to the décor of your kitchen. Frequently, the manufacturer will apply a layer of...

Part of the appeal of silver is the way that it sparkles in the light. When silver fails to do so it's time to consider cleaning it up again. Tarnish can occur on silver that isn't even being...

Ever wonder how to get the smell of garlic and onion off your hands after cutting them up for cooking? And, how about those smells that remain in dark clothes after their cold water wash. Here's...

Are you sick of harsh cleansers? Hate breathing them in? Are you sick of these cleansers ruining your nail polish? Do you ware gloves when you clean so you don’t get these chemicals on you, or...

Soanyway.....Vinegar is one of the most amazing and versatile products ever made.It has been used for over 10,000 years! It's cheap and can be fun too! Remember the volcano's we all made in...

Sodium bicarbonate is an incredibly versatile substance. Commonly known as baking soda, sodium bicarbonate has many uses than extend beyond cooking. Sodium bicarbonate can be utilized for a...

You can clean your home without all the harsh chemicals easily and cheaply. Cleaning this way is not only nontoxic, but helping out planet at the same time. You may think all the chemicals clean...

You have just picked some beautiful flowers and you reach into the cabinet to pull out a vase or bowl to place them in, only to find the beautiful glass is streaked and dirty. Solve this problem...

Those who still smoke cigarettes---and those who've quit---know that the smell of cigarette smoke is one of the hardest smells to vanquish from interior spaces. Besides its health dangers,...

Some odors are harder to get rid of than others. Odors that come from organic sources---mold, food and decomposing matter---are most often sulfur-containing compounds hanging in the air or lurking...

You can easily clean various metal surfaces like copper, brass, and silver with common household ingredients like vinegar, salt, baking soda, and lemon juice. Clean metal surfaces on a regular...

Silver flatware is often passed on from one generation to another within a family. Silver spoons, knives, and forks are cherished items. Since these items can be family heirlooms it is important...

I think we've all done this at least once. Put something on the stove, walked away and forgotten about it. For me, I didn't remember putting the pasta on until the water had totally evaporated. ...

You can use a silver polish but if you don't have that on hand....you might want to try this quick fix. This works as well as a commercial polish without the expense and the added bonus of being...

Doesn’t it really stink when you pull your freshly bleached socks out of the washer and they have a yellowish tint? Stop doing it! You do not need bleach in order to get your white clothes whiter....

Baking soda isn't just for baking. It is for cleaning and deodorizing as well. Baking soda is a natural product that is safe for you and your family. It cleans and freshens your home so that you...

If your bowl is silver plated, it's actually mostly made of another metal, and the silver occupies just a thin layer on the outside. When you care for it properly, it can last a long time. If...

Mason jars are made of soda-lime-silica glass, a very common durable kind of glass used for beverage and food storage and even cookware such as glass pie plate and roasting pans. Soda-lime glass...

Whether you are a traditional or non-traditional college student you have the opportunity to do your part to conserve natural resources not only in your community but globally as well. Here are a...

It's spring cleaning time! House cleaning tasks await us to refresh and revive our homes. Simple house cleaning tasks over a weekend or two will give new life to all of your home's rooms and...

With the economy forcing everyone to be extra frugal, one of the easiest ways to cut back costs is to make your own all-purpose cleaning solution, perfect for use on counter-tops, bathroom sinks,...

Polishing silver is about as popular as paying taxes - but the time still comes when you need Gramma's favorite serving dish. Learn how to use science instead of elbow grease to polish your...

Clean most of your pans with simple hot water, soap and elbow grease. This is by far the most gentle method for your pans. Loosen grease and bits of food in your dirty baking pans by boiling 1 or...

Many of the chemicals found in common household cleansers are bad for the planet and bad for your health. When you factor in the wasteful packaging and inflated price of commercially marketed...

Homemade cleaners have been around for generations and have stood the test of time. Many people purchase name brand cleaners because of the effective marketing and advertising of name brand...

Almost every community has a recycling station that will pay you to bring in empty soda cans to make extra money for yourself. The amount you will make will depend on two factors: how many cans...

Baking soda is an all around great household or house cleaning item to solve many cleaning problems. Here are a few common baking soda uses.

Field Mice are very small rodents who reproduce rapidly. Due to their small size, field mice are able to sneak into your house through passageways that aren't easily visible. Getting rid of these...

Someone forgot to cover their food and what's worse, they didn't clean it up! Now it's all over the inside of the microwave and won't wipe off. Here's the easiest way to clean a microwave.

Many people collect silver teaspoons, and others may have a complete silver flatware set. Either way, the method is the same, because silver will react the same way to air and other corroding...

For most of us, we use either butter or margarine,eggs,dryer sheets, baking soda, corn starch, paper towels and honey or sugar. There are so many other uses for these products after they have done...

Dryer sheets contain harmful chemicals that can irritate the skin and cause allergic reactions, especially to those who have allergies, eczema and asthma.

Plastic storage containers come in handy often. Leftovers, potlucks, dinner parties, and girl scout meetings all give us a chance to use them. What happens, however, when these handy containers...

Throw away your laundry detergent coupons! $2 off! Pfft! If you have 30 minutes you can cut your laundry costs to a dime per load and never use your dryer again! Ok, almost never.

Keeping your silverware beautiful doesn't have to be a big chore and with these tips you will save time and money. No more tarnish!

In this how to you will learn how to clean your home using environmentally friendly, nontoxic products and save yourself money by not buying all those expensive chemical cleaners.

Laundry detergent is expensive, and you don't always know what's in it. This homemade recipe is one I've tweaked so that it works perfectly, and very cost effective.

There's no need to struggle to remove burnt on food from pots and pans. It doesn't even take as much elbow grease as you think. Here's a simple way to remove burnt on food from pots and pans!

Your carpet is usually one of the largest floor coverings in your house. Therefore, if there or stains or spots on your carpet it can effect the overall look of your house. It can also effect the...

If your kitchen sink is a disaster, you don't have to use harsh chemicals to get them clean. Here's how to clean sinks with natural products and make them look like new again.

We all know that we can save money shopping when items are on sale, but do we really pay attention to the monthly sale trends? There are times when we can wait even a week and get items on sale....

It is important to use natural odor removal because it will not only effectively get rid of bad smells, it won't be harmful for human and pets. There are bad smells everywhere and they are not...

Baking Soda is not just for cooking! It's so versatile it can be used around the home for things you just never imagined. No home should be without at least three boxes! The best part about Baking...

Carpets really have it rough with with spills, dirt and everyday wear and tear. But don't use harsh, environmentally harmful chemicals when treating carpet. Instead opt for cleaning products that...