The Happy House Cleaning

[...] white vinegar. An old-fashioned method for polishing silverware is putting tarnished items in warm water with aluminum foil, white vinegar and baking soda (instructions in the video below). Aerosols [...]

[...] . 3. Sweep/vacuum the floor. 4. If you have tiles in your hallway wipe them with a mop and warm water. 5. If you have a mirror there you can wipe it with rubbing alcohol to remove fingerprints and [...]

[...] liquid one, just grind some castile soap and melt it over a bain-marie), add 2-3 tbs of warm water and stir the ingredients. In the end add 2 tbs of white distilled vinegar and mix well. [...]

[...] will go bad. To preserve it longer you can add ½ teaspoon citric acid diluted in a few drops of warm water. Soapnut laundry detergents are great for doing baby’s laundry because they don’t cause [...]

[...] brush and flush. Scrubbing cream for bathroom tiles: mix 3/4 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup liquid castile soap, 2 tbsp water, 2 tbs vinegar. Photo source: Flickr Drain Cleaners Commercial drain cleaning [...]

[...] when the dishwasher is opened at the end of the cycle and pollute the air in the room. Castile soap + hot water is one of the safest alternatives to commercial dishwashing products. Photo: [...]

[...] and shake well. If you don’t have liquid castile soap you can melt some over bain-marie. This liquid is gentler than ordinary hand soap and it won’t [...]

[...] 5-10 minutes then remove with vacuum cleaner. For most stains a solution from 1 part distilled white vinegar and 3 parts water works really well and it is a safe and green alternative to chemical [...]

[...] can apply to replace washing. Steam cleaning the surface with mixture of tap water and white vinegar will refresh the surface and kill the bacteria and dust mites into the sofa’s pilling. [...]

[...] with toothpaste to remove tarnish. For copper items, dissolve salt in lemon juice or white vinegar and rub gently with a cotton cloth; rinse with distilled water. Brass items may be cleaned, by [...]

[...] normal without using dangerous chemicals. All you need are common household items and a bit of elbow grease. Fingerprints & Spots on Stainless Steel Appliances If your stainless steel appliances ( [...]

[...] household chores. Surfaces can be properly cleaned using hot water, castile soap and elbow grease. To be safe from food-borne infections wash products thoroughly before cooking and [...]

[...] on this good old-fashioned method – soaking the stain in warm water for a few hours and some elbow grease when cleaning the spot. [...]

[...] teams move heavy furniture and treat old spots and stains meticulously saving you a lot of elbow grease. When cleaning with non-toxic products you lower significantly the risk of asthma, allergies [...]

[...] fast cleanups it’s a fast way to make your place look nice and tidy without much effort. Steam Cleaning for Heavy Curtains Hand or machine washing heavy curtains is a bad idea because the drying [...]

[...] upholstery attachment on your vacuum and thoroughly clean the whole surface of your mattress. Steam Cleaning for Proper Sanitizing When cleaning your mattress by yourself the steam cleaner is [...]

[...] the upholstery. However there are some little trick you can apply to replace washing. Steam cleaning the surface with mixture of tap water and white vinegar will refresh the surface and kill the [...]

[...] greasy spots. Clean your bathroom sink using white distilled vinegar only. Photo source: Flickr Bathroom and Toilet Cleaners The corrosive ingredients in toilet bowl cleaning products cause severe [...]

[...] dry your skin. With soapnuts even children can help safely in cleaning chores. Photo: Flickr Bathroom and Kitchen Cleaner Ingredients: 4 tbs baking soda 4 tbs borax ½ cup soapnut liquid 6- [...]

[...] laundry detergent and set up the delicate cycle. You can also try our green suggestion for cleaning detergent. Always check the label of your curtains before putting them in the laundry. Always wash [...]