I have decide to make Sundays a day for short and simple posts that is quick to read and simple to follow. I will call them Simply Sunday I hope you enjoy the concept. This post poses a series of simple questions for you to ponder but the solution is up to you. Do you like dusting? Which room in your home requires the most dusting? What is it about this room the creates the necessity to dust so much? What would you rather 1.) that this room needs less dusting or 2.) to keep all the things in this room that require dusting? At this point I would suggest you go to this room and … [Read more...]
Day 279 Microfibre Cloths Part II
Before we get into the practical side of today's post I just want to make a comment about germs. I am not a "germaphobe" by any stretch of the imagination. I believe you don’t build up any immunity to them unless you are exposed to them. In fact I think that chemical companies thrive on putting the germ fear into people with their ridiculous advertising campaigns (don’t even get me started on that rant). I use microfibre cloths because I like to effectively clean my house without using too many chemicals. The fact that they do such a good job of eliminating such a high percentage of germs … [Read more...]
Day 255 Google alternate cleaning products
Following on from Betty Jo's guest post from yesterday I simply googled "alternative cleaning products" and below I have included some of the interesting sites I found. I have also included a site seemingly from an opponent of the home formulated cleaning products movement just to balance things out. Sites with recipes & tips for alternative household … [Read more...]
Day 171 The end of the Use It Up challenge
Hi everyone, How did you all go with the Use It Up challenge? I am quite happy with my efforts, not only because I got rid of a few things but it also encouraged me to do a bit of craft. I was excited about getting through as many "left over bits" as possible. My plan is to keep going with the challenge for myself until I have depleted a lot more of my craft supplies and a few more toiletry products. Here is the list of things I used up... A box of adhesive tabs (craft supply) The last of a roll of Terrificly Tacky Tape (craft supply) The last of a tube of craft glue A bottle … [Read more...]
Day 161 Regarding the Use It Up challenge
I received a lot of comments on Tuesday regarding the Use It UP challenge it seems there are lot of readers out there who can relate to this topic. We have already discovered alternative uses for two products.. Mouthwash can be used for several different things according to The Frugal Duchess. Shampoo can be put in your liquid soap container and used as a hand cleaner according to Patricia in her comment. I suppose you could also use it as a body wash like my son does when he washes his hair. I also have a post from back on day 77 with my take on multipurpose uses for cleaning … [Read more...]
Day 77 Too much of a good thing
How many of you have all the following cleaning products cluttering up that space in the laundry cupboard, under the kitchen sink or in the garage. Microfibre Cloth & Water • Window Cleaner • Car Wash • Floor Cleaner Toilet Cleaner • Drain Cleaner • Mould Spray • Bleach Cream Cleanser • Metal Cleaner • Stove Top Cleaner All Purpose Spray • Shower Cleaner Carpet Spot Cleaner • Pre-Wash Spray In my experience you only need the four products hi-lighted to do most of the cleaning jobs around the home. Toilet cleaner with bleach will do … [Read more...]