We've shown you how to clean out your old candle jars, so now we want to share some ideas on how to use those empty containers. Many of these uses could be used with candle jars that came with lids, but if you don't have one then simply cover...
Since I've been cleaning on a professional level, I have had a love affair with OxiClean. It just works! You put it in your laundry and your laundry comes out stain free. But, did you know that you can use OxiClean around the house to tackle other cleaning tasks?...
The way a house smells when you first step in, might seem unimportant, but I can assure you it is anything but. Our sense of smell is connected to our emotions and that's powerful in and of itself. Smells can elicit emotional responses such as being happy, relaxed and...
It would blow your mind just how many things you can clean using simple baking soda.Yup, that little box of white powder that sits in your fridge can do a lot more than sit, in the fridge. So, what the heck is this baking soda stuff anyways?
According to Wikipedia:
“Sodium bicarbonate...
Vinegar. It's pungent, acidic, tangy, makes you crumple up your nose and tear up, or brings up memories of eating fish and chips out of newsprint. Whether vinegar brings a smile or a scrunch to your face, you can't argue the tons of household uses it has. So because...
When you think of rubbing alcohol the first thing that comes to mind probably isn't cleaning. You typically think of it as something you find in a first aid kit. However, rubbing alcohol has many great cleaning applications. The main reason it's such a great cleaner is that it's...
Cleaning those crusty oven racks is one of those cleaning jobs that rarely, if ever, gets done. It also gets the kitchen and bathroom working together in concert—we don’t see that too often, now do we? Let me explain; Your oven racks are a pain point when it comes to...
You usually find hydrogen peroxide in the first aid aisle or in your first aid kit at home, but there are so many other uses for hydrogen peroxide around the home! From cleaning to removing stains hydrogen peroxide is the perfect addition to your DIY cleaning roster!
Stain Remover
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We made a video a couple of years ago about 5 homemade cleaners, and, well, it alllllllmost broke the internet. Almost.
I know that DIY cleaners are a big hit - they work so well and save money (and are secretly fun to make!). So, I’ve come up with 5...
By now I'm sure you all know that I love cleaning with baking soda - and the same goes for vinegar, and dish liquid, and rubbing alcohol - in fact, I've written about each and every member of this natural cleaning royal family! It's high time that I introduce you to...
Laundry. Not my favorite chore by a long shot, but you know what we say at the CMS HQ—Laundry Today or Naked Tomorrow! While we can't avoid doing laundry, there are definitely some laundry hacks and to make your life a little easier.
How to Dry Shoes Without All the Noise
Sometimes,...
In our house, there's always at least one container of coconut oil floating around. We use it not only for cooking but in a bunch of different ways! So, I wanted to share with you some really clever coconut oil hacks, so you can use coconut oil outside of...
1. Laundry Bag In The Dishwasher
We recently talked about just how handy laundry bags are when it comes to washing delicate items like lingerie in the washing machine. Did you know that this wonderful little bag also works wonders in the dishwasher? We all have those items which we...
Lint rollers offer more than what meets the eye. What have you missed? Don't they just clean lint off clothes? They're just sticky papers that are used to remove lint and pet hair from clothing, right? Wrong! There are so many cool ways to use a lint roller, that I...
If you are a regular visitor to our site then I know a few things about you. One, you love saving money and two, you love making your own stuff. So, I'm going to tell you how to replace 7 store-bought products with your own DIY cleaners for pennies...
