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Use Tea to Clean Your Hardwood Floors

Brewed Tea

Who knew tea can be used to clean hardwood floors? Apparently, the tannic acid in strongly brewed black tea will not only clean your hardwood floors, but give them a nice shine as well. You’ll need to add 5 black tea bags into 2 quarts of boiling water and let steep for at least 15 minutes. Pour the tea into a mop bucket. Place your mop into the bucket of tea, wring out thoroughly, and …continue reading

Baby Wipes - Not Just for Baby Anymore

a container of baby wipes

Who knew baby wipes were miracle-workers on carpet stains? They remove just about anything, from motor oil to blood! So the next time you accidentally drop that ketchup doused French fry on the carpet, make a dash for the diaper bag and grab a baby wipe.

Homemade Carpet Freshener

Red vacuum cleaner

If you love using carpet freshener on your carpets when you vacuum, you’re going to love this carpet freshener recipe. When I first decided to test this out, I wasn’t quite sure how it would turn out, but I gotta admit, I absolutely love this. Aside from freshening the carpets, my brain is telling me that it may also help to control ants and other crawling insects as this recipe calls for bay leaves, cinnamon, …continue reading

Freshen Your Home As You Vacuum

Woman Vacuuming the Carpet

At one point in my life, I was a Carpet Fresh addict. I especially loved the Country Bouquet and Clean Linen scents. That is until I had a Rainbow Vacuum cleaner sales representative come over and do a demonstration on my carpet. She immediately knew that I had been using powdered carpet deodorizers. She informed me that other than making my house smell nice, they served no purpose. She also explained how they may contribute …continue reading

Adding Sheen to Vinyl or Linoleum Floor

a shiny linoleum floor

Who knew baby oil could add a pleasant sheen to vinyl and linoleum floors? Just add 1 or 2 capfuls to your mop water to give your floors a nice shiny gleam. Do not use more than the recommended amount unless you’re trying to make an indoor slip-n-slide for the family.