We know there are dirty, germ-infested areas in our homes that we frequently clean because it would be kinda gross to ignore them (places like our toilet bowls- which house 3.2 million bacteria/square inch according to WebMD... makes me feel so much better about my son drinking from the toilet a couple weeks ago... you can read about it here). There are, however, other areas of our homes that we … [Read more...]
Freshen Laundry Naturally
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Remember that time you went to the lake and forgot the wet towels and suits, in the plastic bag, in the trunk of the car? (Hoping I'm not the only one!) Then there's your son's sports clothes that smell like death. And what is up with the kitchen washcloths that form an unforgettably awful smell that gets on your hands? All these items can smell fresh again by simply running them through a couple … [Read more...]
DIY Toilet Cleaner
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My youngest child just drank out of the toilet last night! I seriously couldn't believe it! Who drinks out of the toilet?! Dogs maybe. However, if I had to choose which child I thought might try this, it would be my youngest. He certainly keeps me on my toes. So, as any mom would do, I panicked that he might get sick from the gross toilet water and decided I better Google "Child drank toilet … [Read more...]
Cleaning Tarnished Silverware
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I learned this quick tip from a Martha Stewart magazine I read about 10 years ago, and I cannot believe how easy and effective it is at removing tarnish. I have only tried this trick on silverware, but you can probably try it on any tarnished sterling silver or silver-plated item you have (maybe try a small section first, and proceed with the whole piece if all looks well on the small trial … [Read more...]
DIY Stain Remover
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This week we're conducting a little experiment at Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry. I am always on the look out for DIY versions of household cleaners because they cost a whole lot less! I just discovered this little homemade brew on Pinterest while doing research on cleaning a mattress. I thought I'd try it out on some of the stains I commonly see in our laundry. Let's see how well it works, … [Read more...]