Dishwasher Spot Stopper

What You Need: Baking Soda Borax Small container with a lid Measuring Cups How To: In a labeled container (with a lid), mix in the following: 1 Cup – Baking Soda 1/2 Cup – Borax Mix well 2. When you’re ready to wash dishes, add 1 Teaspoon to...

Film on Glassware

What You Need: Chlorine Bleach White Vinegar Glass Bowl or cereal bowl (2) Automatic Dishwasher How To: Load in Glasses on TOP rack Add 1-1/2 cups – Chlorine Bleach into the glass bowl Place Bowl on bottom rack Turn on Dishwasher – Run only until the DRY...

Cleaning Kids Toys

What You Need: Delicates Laundry Bag Borax An automatic Dishwasher How To: Put toys in the delicates bag Place bag on the TOP rack in the dishwasher Fill detergent cup with Borax Run dishwasher Watch the VIDEO Notes: Borax is found in your local grocery store’s...

Natural Scrubbing Cleanser

What You Need: Baking Soda Borax Tea Tree Oil A container (with a lid) How To: Mix the following in a container: 1/2 Cup – Baking Soda 1/4 Cup – Borax 30 drops – Tea Tree Oil 2. Cover the lid and shake up well Watch the VIDEO Notes: Borax is found in...

Slow Running Drain Cleaner

What You Need: Baking Soda Salt Measuring cups Water (Boiling) Water (Cold) Washing Soda Mixing Bowl How To: Tip #1: 1. Pour the following ingredients into the drain 1 Cup – Baking Soda 1 Cup -Table Salt 2. Pour a large pot of Boiling Water into the drain. Work...

Smelly Sponge

What You Need: Sponges (12) Liquid Dish Soap Tea Tree Oil Water Small container or bowl Magic Marker How To: Tip #1: Place sponge on top rack of Dishwasher Run dishwasher Squeeze out water Let sponge Dry Tip #2: Mix the following into a small container or bowl 1 Cup...

Homemade Dishwasher Detergent

What You Need: Washing Soda Borax Kosher Salt Lemonade Kool-Aid® mix Packets (5) Mixing Bowl Jar with lid Measuring Cups How To: Mix the following into a mixing bowl: 1 Cup – Washing Soda 1 Cup – Borax 1/2 Cup – Kosher Salt 5 Packets – Lemonade...

WINDOW CLEANING HACKS – VIDEO

WINDOW CLEANING HACKS – Aired live on 3TV/Phoenix (Good Morning Arizona) – Monday, August 20, 2018 – 8:40am (See broadcast Video below) This formula is for washing windows and using the hose to rinse them and not drying them. I have found these types...

Cleaning Cutting Boards

What You Need: Water (Warm) Bleach Lemons Salt Spray Bottle How To: Tip option #1: Mix together the following: 1 Quart – Warm Water 3 Tablespoons – Bleach Put into Spray Bottle 2. Spray onto Cutting Board 3. Wait 5 Minutes 4. Rinse with Hot Soapy Water Tip...

All Purpose Cleaner

What You Need: Water (Warm) Borax Baking Soda Liquid Dish Soap Lemon Juice Mixing bowl/Cup Measuring utensils Spray Bottle How To: Mix together the following: 2 Cups – Warm Water 1 Teaspoon – Borax 1 Tablespoon – Baking Soda 1 Teaspoon – Liquid...

Homemade Air Freshener

What You Need: Water Baking Soda Ammonia Spray Bottle (Any size) Liquid Fragrance (Small Bottle) Mixing bowl/Cup Measuring Utensils How To: Mix together the following: 2 cups of Water 1 Tablespoon – Baking Soda 1 Teaspoon – Ammonia Stir up well 2. Add 20...

Removing Pet Hair

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CLEANING WITH CITRUS – VIDEO

CLEANING WITH CITRUS- VIDEO – As seen on 3TV/Phoenix (Good Morning Arizona) – Monday, August 13, 2018 – 8:40am (See video below) Citrus cleaners work well, particularly on greasy dirt. Citrus cleaners you buy in the store contain other chemicals but...

BACK TO SCHOOL EASY FIXES

BACK TO SCHOOL EASY FIXES- As seen on 3TV/Phoenix (Good Morning Arizona) – Monday, August 6, 2018 – 8:40am THE ONLY SPOTTER YOU MAY EVER NEED: This is such as easy spotter to make and it is a miracle worker. Combine in an opaque spray or squirt bottle:...

SUNTAN LOTION STAINS – VIDEO

SUNTAN LOTION STAINS – Aired on 3TV/Phoenix (Good Morning Arizona) Monday, July 30, 2018 (8:42am) – View Video at the bottom on this post. When you are spending time outside, suntan lotion is an absolute necessity, but the grease stains that come with it...

MILDEW and MOLD – VIDEO

MILDEW and MOLD – Aired “live” on 3TV/Phoenix (Good Morning Arizona) Monday, July 23, 2018 (8:40am) Watch the VIDEO from the live broadcast (located below) First, what is mildew? It is a fungus that grows and flourishes in warm, humid, dark...

UNUSUAL CLEANING PRODUCTS

UNUSUAL CLEANING PRODUCTS: As seen on 3TV / Phoenix (Good Morning Arizona) – Monday, July 9, 2019 at 8:40am PETROLEUM JELLY: Makes a great polish and restorer for dull wood furniture. Massage it in, let it sit an hour or so and then buff really well. ASPIRIN:...

EASY HACKS FOR LIFES BIG AND LITTLE PROBLEMS

EASY HACKS FOR LIFES BIG AND LITTLE PROBLEMS – As seen on 3TV/Phoenix (Good Morning Arizona) – Monday, June, 18, 2018 at 8:40am Removing price stickers and tags from hard surfaces Reach for the WD-4 Lubricant. Spray the sticker, let sit a minute or two and...

How to Remove and Prevent Underarm Stains

HOW TO REMOVE AND PREVENT UNDERARM STAINS – As seen on 3TV/Phoenix (Good Morning Arizona) Monday, June 11, 2018 – 8:40am The best time to treat those invisible perspiration problems is right after you wear a garment for the first time, BEFORE you toss it...

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BIGGEST CLEANING MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BIGGEST CLEANING MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE – Aired “Live”: Monday, June 4, 2018 – 8:50am (3TV/Phoenix – Good Morning Arizona). NOT USING DISINFECTING SPRAY CORRECTLY They spray it on and then wipe. To disinfect, a cleaner...

CLEANING UP MOLD AND MILDEW – VIDEO

CLEANING UP MOLD AND MILDEW – As seen on 3TV/Phoenix (Good Morning Arizona) – Monday, May 28, 2018 (8:40am) – See video below Most of us have it at some point in our lives, especially in the bathroom. It loves to grow in warm damp places and that’s...

TRAVEL HACKS TO KEEP YOU CLEAN and ORGANIZED – VIDEO

TRAVEL HACKS TO KEEP YOU CLEAN and ORGANIZED – As seen on 3TV/Phoenix (Good Morning Arizona) – Monday, May 21, 2018 (8:40am) – SEE VIDEO BELOW TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER Do you get squeamish just thinking about laying down your family’s toothbrushes on...