Showing posts with label cleaning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cleaning. Show all posts

Sunday, November 19, 2017

Secret weapons to get your toilet clean






Ughhhhhh . . . this is my least favorite thing in the world, cleaning the toilet.  I'll try anything to make it an easier task.

I found an article with some awesome tips I had not heard of . . . worth a try!

Click here for the article!


Tuesday, April 28, 2015

DIY Stain Remover



Can't wait to try this DIY Stain Remover
 that was sent to me by a friend.

Original source unknown!



1 tsp. Dawn dish washing detergent
3-4 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxide
couple tablespoons of baking soda



Scrub on with a scrubbing brush. 



Wednesday, August 6, 2014

How to clean burnt pots and pans


I love my stainless steel pots and pans that I purchased way back in the day when I was in high school.  One thing I am kind of anal about is keeping them clean and shiny.

Well, since I married The Captain, the poor pots and pans stay scorched and burned inside and out.  He's a great cook, but thinks that everything has to be cooked on high heat.

No matter how much I scrub them . . . and I have used many different methods . . . they don't come out as clean and shiny as I would like.

Hopefully this is the solution to the problem . . . click here for Jessica's solution!


Saturday, April 19, 2014

Cleaning an Electric Grill


I've had several electric grills and truly love using them, they are so convenient and make the best sandwiches.

However, I didn't have the good sense to buy one with removable grills and don't even know if they were available in the market when I bought my first one so long ago.

I HATE cleaning these guys, so I don't use them as often as I should.

Karen at Sew Many Ways has come up with a quick and painless way to clean them!  I must try her technique very soon :)

Click here for her tutorial.







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Sunday, September 30, 2012

Homemade Deodorizing Disks



Being a fabulous frugalista sometimes means making your own stuff.  Actually, I prefer homemade items for cleaning since I control what goes into it.  No more toxic fumes and burnt, stuffy nose from my old method of using bleach and other harsh chemicals for just about everything.

Let's face it, cleaning items are expensive!  It doesn't matter how many coupons you gather up, it adds up quickly . . . unless you have a free coupon.

You probably already have the simple ingredients in this recipe for deodorizing disks . . .


  • 2 cups baking soda
  • 1 – 2 cups distilled water (or you can boil your water for 10 minutes.)
  • Lavender essential oil (or whatever oil you choose. Citrus would be good too!)
  • Silicone mold or muffin pan


  • Click here for the tutorial from one of my favorite blogs . . . One Good Thing by Jillee.



    Sunday, July 22, 2012

    Natural Lemon Vinegar Cleaner (updated)



    This cleaning recipe is a frugalista's dream!

    I'm really excited about finding so many natural cleaners without toxic chemicals to use around the house.  Especially when it is stuff I already have!  

    Our lemon and lime trees produce lots of fruit, so there is an abundance of lemon and lime peels that usually get throw into the compost pile or the trash.  And I always keep a large jug of white vinegar to keep the drains clean and smelling good!

    Click here for instructions . . . can't wait to try this cleaner!



    UPDATE:  
    Click here for 25 uses for lemon peels
    from One Good Thing by Jillee



    Wednesday, May 30, 2012

    The Wonders of Dawn Dishwashing Liquid


    TUB AND SHOWER CLEANER


    Take a spray bottle and fill it halfway with white vinegar. Heat in the microwave. Fill the rest of the way with blue Dawn. Put lid on and shake to mix well. Spray on your tub and shower walls. Allow to sit for a few minutes and rinse away. It will totally melt all the gunk, slime, sludge and other stuff that builds up including a bathtub ring.
    Click here for an awesome article . . . Original Blue Dawn, Not Just for Dishes Anymore from the blog One Good Thing by Jillie, where you will find a listing of lots more uses for Dawn that will save you money!