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If your cat is infested with fleas, you'll probably want to give her a bath. Otherwise, wash your cat as you deem necessary ' since cats wash themselves, they do not often need bathing.
Studies have shown that falls are, by far, (44 percent, to be exact) the most common causes of accidents in the home. Though most of them happen in the kitchen and on stairs by toddlers aged...
A lot of small children like bath time, because the child enjoys splashing in the water, soap bubbles, and pouring water form one place in the bathtub to another. Too many unintentional drowning...
Do you dread cleaning your bathtub or shower because it hurts your back? If you are like me and want to keep your bathtub and showers clean without getting a backache, just follow these simple...
Scrub-a-dub-dub, there's soap scum in your tub; now how do you get it clean? With brushes and gloves you'll clean out that tub and give it a sparkling sheen. Follow these simple steps and get your...
Porcelain sinks and bathtubs look beautiful when they are brand new, but after some time they can start looking a little foul. Even though you may keep on top of your day to day cleaning, you...
Wow! I hate going to bed because when I lie down, I am not able to go to sleep. I lie there and watch the clock and see every hour on the hour. Next thing I know it's daylight and I finally fall...
The bathtub. The most dislike part of our bathroom cleaning duties, not only does it get soap scum by the minute it also loses its white and shiny color due to water quality and usage. It makes...
Is that leaky, annoying, perpetually running gotta-wear-earplugs bathtub plumbing keeping you from catching those precious winks every night? Are you tired of paying a plumber far too much to see...
These are a few tricks that I have learned from friends, family and personal experience to help my baby fall asleep.
Flu season is creeping up on us. Now is the perfect time to clean up and get rid of germs starting with the most important items...the toys your children are playing with constantly!
Suffering with physical pain is a miserable situation, and isn't always necessary. Sometimes, though, medical pain killers can make you dopey, addicted, or hurt your stomach lining. There is a...
Hard water stains can be tough and sometimes impossible to remove from your bathtub but the hard water stains can be removed. This article will give you step by step instructions from removing...
Stains in your bathtub make your entire bathroom look dirty. No matter how much you seem to clean and scrub those stubborn stains remain. If you can’t seem to get rid of your bathroom stains, you...
Would you prefer to refinish or resurface your bathtub instead of buying new? This article will list the options for refinishing or resurfacing a bathtub.
Down pillows are such a nice little luxury, so comfortable. They can be very expensive depending on the weight and type of down you choose. If you care for your down pillows you can have them for...
Is the caulk around your bathtub molded, covered in mildew, and nasty looking. Does it make your tub look dirty even though you just cleaned it? Have you considered that bacteria is growing behind...
While cats are generally very clean animals, occasionally a time will occur when you have to bathe a cat. Whether your cat has gotten into something he shouldn't have, or just isn't smelling so...
Some things never get old. Baby oil is one of my favorite products because it can be used everyday and it's cheap too. Here are some suggestions on how to use baby oil everyday.
Refinished Claw Foot tubs can cost a small fortune, but if you buy one that needs refinishing and do it yourself you can save a bundle. (If you aren't afraid of a little hard work!) The...
In this day and age, we are accustomed to the convenience of having a washer and dryer at home. However, in today's economy, you may find yourself facing a pile of laundry and no machines at home...
A person can break out into hives for a variety of reasons. Hives can be due to allergic reaction, stress, weather conditions or even a chronic disease. Whatever the reason for hives, they are...
One of the most popular window coverings are window blinds. There are mini-blinds, faux wood blinds, metal blinds just to name a few. One thing that they all have in common is the need to be...
Homemade blankets make great hand-me-down treasures. Nothing is more comfortable than a blanket that was made by your grandmother. But these blankets can fall apart very easily. That is why it is...
How did a VHS tape get into the bathtub? Did the kids put it there? Probably. Oh well, we can't go back in time, but we can try to fix the problem!
Over time your bathtub’s caulking can get ugly black marks that are hard to clean and remove. Instead of frustrating yourself each time you take a bath or shower when you see those ugly spots,...
Many people suffer from back pains, stress, and sore muscle joints. The cost of going to a doctor or chiropractor is expensive, especially with the way the economy is right now. Here's a very...
Throw rugs are a beautiful addition to any room including the bathroom, kitchen, dining area, and living room. However, keeping throw rugs clean, yet still looking good, can be a task. Often...
This is a cheap and luxurious way to relax.
If you're looking for a fun and entertaining bath tub activity for your little one, consider this recipe! Bath tub fingerpaints enhance creativity and make bath time more enjoyable.
To physically and mentally unwind after a hot and stressful day, nothing soothes like a relaxing summer bath. Sure, it’s always easier to take a quick cool shower, dry off and rush to the next...
So the kids are driving you crazy! They are running through the house like crazy people. You just need a break! What in the heck can you do with them so you can stay sane! Let me give you some...
Most of us dread cleaning the bathroom, especially the bathtub! Use these tricks to make cleaning your bathtub easy and fast with little elbow grease!
Once when I moved into a rental apartment, the bathtub had lost all of the enamel, and was impossible to keep clean. I asked the landlord if I could refinish it. He agreed. There is a paint...
In this hard economic times, we need to cut corners as much as possible. You want to save water by taking shorter showers but you can't do it without a waterproof clock. Here's some advice on...
So you've found the perfect pair of shoes but the problem is it is all you can do to walk in them because they are slicker than snot. This is especially a problem when you have bought them for...
Having seven children I completely understand what it is like to have to clean toys and more toys. Finding easier ways to clean them is something all parents strive for when there is an over...
If you are like me, and you like to have your home looking clean and everything in it looking like brand new, then I have a great tip for you on how to make your mini-blinds fit in with the rest...
Those decals in your bathtub sure won't budge - after all, it's their stick-to-itiveness that makes your bathtub safe. But when it's time to remove or replace those decals, undo their glue with...
Jetted bathtubs are a fabulous way to relax in the mornings and evenings. Throw some bubble bath or essential oils into warm water and turn the jets on to let all your worries disappear. But after...
Need a simple way to water your plants when you will be away from home for extended periods of time? Here's a quick and easy solution!
Wondering how to stop water from getting past your drainstopper? Often times your bathtub drain works great for year and year and then the drainstopper suddenly stops water from getting past. ...
Venetian blinds are great for blocking out light, providing privacy and, unfortunately, collecting dust. A gentle wipe with a feather duster once a week helps, but a through cleaning is necessary...
Cleaning green has never been so easy. Rather than using chemicals that are terrible for the environment and extremely bad for your health; chuck the bleach and the Comet. Instead pick up baking...
Blemishes are every teenagers nightmare! They go out and buy products that contain so many chemicals, and tend to make their skin dry and itchy. Here is a all natural way to get rid of those nasty...
I have used this method for as long as I can remember. It prevents dirt and dust build-up and will save you time when spring cleaning comes around next year.
Most of us consider partaking in self-pampering to be frivolous, unnecessary, and, yes, even wasteful. However, there is nothing wrong about treating your body, mind, and soul to therapeutic,...
You need to repair bathtub chips as soon as the happen. You can hire someone to do it, or do it yourself. It isn't hard to do. But you need to repair bathtub chips when they happen so they...
Removal and replacement of a slip-fit tub spout in your bathroom is one of the easiest of plumbing tasks. This type of tub spout is designed to slip onto a ½ inch copper water tubing without...
Most septic tanks need to be pumped out about every ten years. However, this is no guarantee that you won't need your septic pumped much sooner than that. It can be an expensive maintenance...