Freshen That Frigidaire!

DIY Fresh Solutions from J&J!

Here are some sassy new tips for deodorizing the ole Frigidaire in minutes!

*An open box of baking soda,and yes...Mom was right about that!
*A small muslin/cloth bag small baby sock or open container filled with fresh coffee grounds
*Set up an open container of charcoal briquettes in there.
* An open dish with 1/2 cup baking soda and 2 TBS vanilla extract or 2 TBS lemon juice. Mix it all together...sniff-OOoooOOOo! Fresh!
*A dab or two of vanilla extract on a cotton ball and set it in a hidden spot.

Get Rid Of Stains With Toothpaste!

Did little Emmie Lou get into the permanent markers, again? Don't panic, Domestics! Toothpaste (not the gel stuff) is your answer! It works on painted walls, wood, even porcelain! Simply rub it into the stain and let it set for a few minutes. Then wipe it clean with a soapy damp cloth!

A Side Note: Be cautious of the abrasive types of toothpastes. The buffing could do damage to precious your pieces!

Make Your Own Homemade Baby Wipees

Okay, after years and years of cleaning the fastest most efficient way possible we have noticed busy moms, dads and happy pappy people on the go are using wipes more and more. These are not exactly a cloud on our wallets but since we love clean we make the financial sacrifice.
Well sacrifice no more! We found a way to make your own baby wipes or those unexpected sticky, messy situations!

How to make your own baby wipes:
Materials Needed: Paper towels (Viva works the best),  A round plastic container with a seal-able lid,  a sharp serrated knife,  cups of boiled water, 2TSPS of baby shampoo or baby wash (smells divine, doesn't it?), 1 TSP baby oil.
The Procedure: Cut paper towels in half with your knife and remove the cardboard tubing. After the boiled water is room temp. mix all your liquid ingredients and place in the plastic container. Now sit the paper towels in the solution and let is set for ten minutes....then place the lid on and flip it to set for another ten minutes. Hum-dee-dum-dee-dum....
Voila!: Sit it right side up and be sure to pull from the center of the roll to get your wipees. Always keep it sealed tightly to prevent dry out. Just save the next roll for next time you make a new batch!


Now you have your own homemade baby wipes! Keep some in the car or in the diaper bag!
Golly gee! What will we buy first with all the money we saved!

Clean Your Wood Floors Without Chemicals

Dingy wood floors got you down? No need to splurge on expensive treatments! Save money with green cleaning tips!

Wood Floors
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 gallon warm water

Stir solution and start mopping!

Scrub With Baking Soda

Baking soda is a happy home's BLING!

Out of cleanser and don't have time to dash to the store? Simply make a paste with baking soda and water and scrub away! It cleans and deodorizes! Bye-bye stubborn stains!

Save On Cleaning Your Couches

Upholstery Spot Remover:
Nooooo-oo! Not the couch! Yes, the couch....
Don't fret over unwanted spots and stains, simply spray a little shaving cream in the area and rub with a clean moist sponge!

 

Go Green Cleaning With Vinagar

Keep the bathroom fresh!

 For Drains:
Pour 1/2 cup of baking soda down drain, followed by 1 cup of vinegar. When the fizzing stops pour down a kettleful of boiling water.

 Make Your Own Tub Scrub:
1/2 cup of baking soda
a little bit of water and lemon juice

A Sparkling Toilet Bowl:
Baking soda
White vinegar

These concoctions are best used immediately. Baking soda  combined with vinegar has a powerful fizzing effect!

Make Your Own Mold Cleanser

EEEKK! Mold!

Mold Cleanser:
1 part hydrogen peroxide
2 parts water

Mix in a spray bottle. Spray on surface and leave to dry for one hour. Rinse the area off with water. Voila!

Save Money and Make Your Own All Purpose Cleaner

DIY means saving money, people!

All Purpose Cleaner:
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup water

Mix in a sprayer bottle and it's ready to use!

Make Your Own Furniture Polish

 Furniture Polish
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil

Tired of paying to much for furniture polish? Simply mix in a jar and apply with a clean rag to dust and polish. Reduce the olive oil if wood looks too oily.
You can also swap the vinegar for lemon juice, mixing equal parts lemon juice and olive oil. Fabulous!

Make Your Own Glass Cleaner

 Glass Cleaner
1/4 cup vinegar or 1 Tbsp lemon juice
2+ cups water

Fill a clean spray bottle with water and either white vinegar or lemon juice. After spraying on glass, wipe with a coffee filters or old newspaper. They leave no lint residue and are virtually streak free!