Archive for February, 2008
February 13, 2008 | Cleaning tips, Cleaning products
What do you do about those pesky blinds? Once the dust builds up on them, it’s not an easy task to wipe them clean. Or is it?
Put on a pair of rubber gloves, slip a sock on over the gloves, dip into your cleaning solution (a bucket of water with a bit of whatever you use to clean with), and wipe away. My favorites to clean with? Shaklee. Barefoot Essentials. Or simple vinegar diluted with a bit of water. Add some essential oils if you don’t like the vinegar smell. Undiluted rubbing alcohol on the sock will do the trick too, but I prefer something that doesn’t smell so strong, and won’t hurt my kids if they stumble upon it.
If you’re cleaning wood blinds or plantation shutters use a mixture of lemon juice, your favorite essential oil, and a few drops of olive oil.
That’s what works for me. For more great tips, head over to Rocks in My Dryer.
Posted by mudlark @ 6:27 am | 3 Comments
February 7, 2008 | Health, Shopping, Lifestyle
A new study was released that links the use of baby lotions, powders, and shampoos to reproductive disorder and endocrine disruption. The culprit? Phthalates. It’s a category of chemical that is used to stabilize artificial fragrances and does not need to be disclosed on the labeled ingredients of personal care products. It’s in most things with artificial fragrance, and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is now advising against it. (more…)
Posted by mudlark @ 1:07 pm | 5 Comments
February 6, 2008 | Cleaning products
Thanks to Joey Green’s site, Wacky Uses, for letting us know about these! Some of them are pretty off the wall, and they used Colgate regular flavor for these.
- Polish silverware, silver, or gold. Colgate will shine up silver and gold. Rinse thoroughly. But I’d prefer to do it the easier way. (more…)
Posted by mudlark @ 8:38 pm | Comments
February 4, 2008 | Broom Hugged, Shopping
Thermos has come up with a new line of sippy cups called Foogo. These things are pretty awesome.First off, they’re BPA-free. (And they look cool too!) (more…)
Posted by mudlark @ 8:55 pm | 2 Comments
February 2, 2008 | Outdoors, Organics
What do you do to control bugs and little critters on your vegetable garden? Are you ready for this? (Drum roll please…) Rhubarb!Rhubarb leaf tea, that is. Next time you buy some rhubarb to make your fantastic strawberry-rhubarb pie, don’t discard the leaves. (more…)
Posted by mudlark @ 3:40 pm | 8 Comments
