Cleaning Challenge: Clean Your Coffeemaker
June 20, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Cleaning, Food and Drinks, Home Making
I was making coffee today and just realized something – I have never cleaned my coffeemaker. I’ve only been using the coffee pot for about six months and I don’t drink coffee as regularly as some people, but it certainly is time for a cleaning!
You may be wondering why you should clean your coffee pot, especially when the only thing that goes in it is clean water. The problem is, the water causes deposits inside the coffee maker. The deposits can slow the flow of water inside the machine and they can alter the taste of your coffee.
To clean your …read more
25 Ways to Clean with Vinegar
January 12, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Allergy-Free, Cleaning, Frugal Living, Green Home
Over the past year or so, I have become quite a fan of vinegar. I have learned that it cleans very well, is inexpensive, and safe for your family and pets. Here are some of the ways to clean with vinegar:
1. Add 1/4 cup vinegar to laundry, along with the usual soap, to brighten colors and make whites sparkle. Also helps kills athlete’s foot germs on socks.
2. Soak or simmer stuck-on food in 2 cups of water and 1/2 cup of vinegar. The food will soften and lift off in a few minutes.
3. Remove ink stains from clothes by soaking them …read more
My Favorite Fabric Softener
January 3, 2009 by Karen Weideman
Filed under Cleaning, Laundry
I’d like to introduce you to my favorite fabric softener. Meet white vinegar. There are a few reasons why white vinegar is my favorite.
1) It’s cheap. You can buy 2 gallons of the stuff at Sam’s Club for about $3.40.
2) It doesn’t aggravate my skin. I have eczema and extremely sensitive skin. White vinegar isn’t harsh. There is no fragrance left on your clothing either.
3) No waxy build up. Unlike other fabric softeners, vinegar doesn’t leave a waxy residue on your clothes. This makes towels and cloth diapers more absorbent. Plus, you don’t have to worry about that waxy issue …read more
