Cleaning

Essential Oils

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Steel Wool Pads like Brillo or SOS,are great for cleaning around the house, especially in the kitchen. But usually one pad is too big for just a few small jobs and its a pain to keep them from rusting between... Read More

Candle Wax On The Wall

Candle Wax On The Wall Q. I tipped over a large 3 wick candle and the wax ran all the way down my wall. It is painted in flat paint and I cannot seem to get it off. Any... Read More

Candle Wax In The Carpet

Candle Wax In The Carpet Q. I have brand new wall to wall carpeting and a candle melted and put a large pool of wax into my carpeting could you please tell me what I can do to remove... Read More

The Frugal Life – Urine Smell In Bathroom

How Do You Get Rid of Urine Smell in Bathroom? Q. I have a urine smell in the bathroom that doesn’t seem to go away with normal cleaning. Please tell me how I can get a fresh smell back in... Read More

Water Conservation

Water Conservation A few months ago someone asked me whether it was more economic to wash dishes by hand or to use the dishwasher. The best answer I can come up with is…it depends on your family and how... Read More

Removing Water Deposits

Removing Water Deposits Q. I’m looking for advice on removing soft-water deposits from faucets and fixtures. Vinegar works great for hard water, but I recently moved to a home with a water softener, and found that vinegar does nothing... Read More

How Can I Get Rid Of The Sour House Smell?

Q. Our house smells sour (motel room like) no matter what we do!! We are very clean people– got any suggestions on how to permanently get rid of the odor. I’m tired of covering it up with candles, sprays, etc.... Read More

Removing Spilled Wax

Removing Spilled Wax Q. I am hoping someone can help me. My husband was waxing our van when the wax accidentally dumped over. It was on a ledge by the window, so as a result, it splattered (or poured rather)... Read More

Taffy In The VCR

Taffy In The VCR Q. My son has mangled our VCR by getting taffy in it. I reserved a book from the library on VCR repair but won’t have it for a few weeks. I thought I could just clean... Read More