Comments on: Real Simple Solutions

By: Mara S.

Mara S. — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 01:53:03 +0000

Easy way to clean your grimy microwave. Take a wash cloth, run it under warm to hot water and get it really wet then ring it out. Place it in the microwave and put micro on for about a min, letting it sit in there til it;s cooled enough for you to touch it. Use it and wipe it clean.

By: The Nerdy Nurse

The Nerdy Nurse — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 09:12:49 +0000

Thanks for the very useful tips.

My darling husband let our toddler draw all over the center console of our car with permanent marker!
Gonna try these tips.

By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:49:02 +0000

don’t have a solution but if you pour a bucket
of water into your toilet it will flush the toilet
and won’t refill. then you can clean without splashing
flush to refill bowl

By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:35:15 +0000

why don’t you add some essential oil to the vinegar
to make a scent?

By: Janet

Janet — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 02:31:34 +0000

These are great suggestions. I have read some of them before but whenever I need something like this, I can never remember what I read. I have bookmarked this page for reference. Thanks for sharing!

By: Molly

Molly — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:30:24 +0000

I’m with Seane.. I’m worried about what ketchup is doing to my insides! Surely it’s just the vinegar and salt that is in it that removes the varnish.. YUCK!

-Molly
Antique Jewelry

By: Seane

Seane — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 06:48:09 +0000

Ketchup to remove varnish. That says it all! How good is the family staple for our digestive system. Oh my imagination is running wild.

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:59:51 +0000

We would try deep cleaning it ourselves and then regrout it if that didn’t work (you can google around for a tutorial). Hope it helps!

xo,
s

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:22:16 +0000

Quick question for you:

I live in a 1950 home. The tile in my entryway is 60 years old. It needs to be replaced but we’re not doing a big remodel for another couple of years. The grout in this tile area is so gross. Is it better to deep clean it myself (not sure how but what I’ve tried hasn’t worked), have it professionally cleaned, or consider regrouting it myself (or paying a professional)?

Love your blog. And, I’ve been wondering how you like your cloth diapers. I was happy to see your post today. Glad you love them.

Thanks,
Lisa

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:36:31 +0000

Definitely don’t toss them in the garbage or toilet! That sends them right out into rivers, lakes, streams, and the environment at large. Instead if you have a special pick-up service for chemical solvents, that would work. Or you can do what we do and drive to your town or community’s dump and take them to the special section for “chemical solvents” which will carefully be disposed of instead of landing in a landfill. Hope it helps!

As for the white fabric cushion, can it be removed and washed? If you can only spot clean it, perhaps you can use some detergent and water to “wash” it while it’s still on the chair? Maybe you can google around for “white fabric cleaning” or “natural white fabric cleaning” to see what you turn up. Good luck!

xo,
s