The Household Hints & Tips Thread...

spritzerJ · 02-23-2013, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Hollylane

Gaige says you can add lemon juice to that, and it works even better.

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Learn from my mistakes (or simply use common sense)...

Do not start more laundry than you can finish, and then leave it sitting to be forgotten during a busy work week. This is especially true if you live in a damp area (Oregon), and if you are conscious about your energy/water footprint.

I have now had to rewash two loads of clothes, two times, to get the mildew smell out. Yuck, and very wasteful of water, electricity, and detergent.

I'm a little annoyed with me right now....

I have found vinegar in the washer during the rinse cycle (as the fabric softener) or just the whole darn wash works to get rid of the mildew smell in one load AND when towels get that "soap build up" smell.

Hollylane · 02-23-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by spritzerJ

I have found vinegar in the washer during the rinse cycle (as the fabric softener) or just the whole darn wash works to get rid of the mildew smell in one load AND when towels get that "soap build up" smell.

It's funny you should mention that Spritzer, I kind of instinctively came to that on my own, after washing and drying about 4 times, and I was planning to post it in here! Awesome advice!

DapperButch · 02-23-2013, 11:09 PM

I pour some vinegar into the washing machine with the laundry soap anytime I am washing my dog's blankets. Vinegar gets rid of urine smell.

always2late · 02-24-2013, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DapperButch

I pour some vinegar into the washing machine with the laundry soap anytime I am washing my dog's blankets. Vinegar gets rid of urine smell.

White vinegar is awesome for so many things! It is one of the only things I've found that will get out the smell of cat urine. Also, very good for washing windows, and NO streaking!

DapperButch · 02-24-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by always2late

White vinegar is awesome for so many things! It is one of the only things I've found that will get out the smell of cat urine. Also, very good for washing windows, and NO streaking!

TF and I use a 1:1 ratio for much of our cleaning. Sometimes the simple things (vinegar, baking soda), is all that is needed for cleaning/other household tasks.

Novelafemme · 02-24-2013, 03:35 PM

I just finished day two of installing a new floor in Sophia's room using the paper bag method. I have to say that I am 100% totally impressed!!

It took some trial and error, but the results are beautiful and it looks so much better that the stain I had originally put down.

I will take some pictures when I finish sanding it and putting on the last coat of polyurethane.

Hollylane · 02-24-2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Novelafemme

I just finished day two of installing a new floor in Sophia's room using the paper bag method. I have to say that I am 100% totally impressed!!

It took some trial and error, but the results are beautiful and it looks so much better that the stain I had originally put down.

I will take some pictures when I finish sanding it and putting on the last coat of polyurethane.

Oh my goodness, I bet this looks amazing, especially in an Arizona home! I can't wait to see the results!

cinnamongrrl · 06-07-2014, 05:29 AM

one of my favoritest threads!!!

Like many Americans these days, Im leaning more to the homemade, do~it~yourself GREEN way of things....

Like many others, I wasnt raised doing all these things....and me being me...Im researching.

My latest find ; Modern Pioneering by Georgia Pellegtini. Chock full of not only recipes and household hints, but survival info too...ie emergency shelters, fire starters etc

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Novelafemme Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ........ Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ........ Posts: 2,402 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,981 Thanked 8,925 Times in 1,834 Posts Rep Power: 0	I just finished day two of installing a new floor in Sophia's room using the paper bag method. I have to say that I am 100% totally impressed!! It took some trial and error, but the results are beautiful and it looks so much better that the stain I had originally put down. I will take some pictures when I finish sanding it and putting on the last coat of polyurethane.