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Marker stains… in the CARPET?!?!?

Posted on October 17, 2013 by rashelcornish

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When we were moving out of our old house, I was delighted to find all of these lovely marker stains in the carpet of my daughter’s room. As I’m sure you can imagine, I was mildly panicked.  I’d already packed … Continue reading →

Posted in Green Cleaning Tagged cleaning, Rubbing Alcohol

DIY Wood and Leather Cleaner

Posted on October 3, 2013 by rashelcornish

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The recipe you’re about to read was based off of a recipe I found on Pinterest.  However, I like a bit more olive oil and lemon juice in mine; I find that it’s more effective with these proportions. ————————————————– Homemade … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY!, Green Cleaning Tagged DIY, Homemade Dusting Cleaner, Leather Cleaner, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, vinegar, Wood Cleaner

World’s Best Glass Cleaner

Posted on October 1, 2013 by rashelcornish

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The kids were finally down for their afternoon nap.  And in that moment, excitement gripped my heart as I knew I’d finally have a chance to… MAKE HOMEMADE CLEANERS!!! Ok.  Maybe I need therapy.  Whatever.  But seriously, you’ve got to … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY!, Green Cleaning Tagged Cornstarch, DIY, green cleaning, Homemade Glass Cleaner, Rubbing Alcohol, vinegar

Fruit Washing

Posted on September 12, 2013 by rashelcornish

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I’ve been doing this for a few years now, so it always surprises me how many people have never heard of this easy little trick. Doing this removes pesticides and wax from fruit. It also helps your fruit to last … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures in the Kitchen, Green Cleaning Tagged mold, pesticides, vinegar, wash fruit

Storing Cleaning Supplies

Posted on September 10, 2013 by rashelcornish

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When I lived in a tiny rent house, I had to reconsider every possible storage solution to maximize our tiny space.  One thing I learned then was to use a tension rod to hold my cleaning supplies.  This allows you … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY!, Green Cleaning, Life Tagged child safety, cleaning supplies, organization, storage

Microwaving Soap for DIY Laundry Detergent

Posted on September 5, 2013 by rashelcornish

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I’d seen a few people on Pinterest who had microwaved their Zote or Fels Naptha Soap and then crumbled it. Since I’d always grated my own soap (which takes FOR-EV-ER), I was very excited about this possibility. (Looking for my … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventures in the Kitchen, DIY!, Green Cleaning Tagged DIY Laundry Detergent, Homemade Laundry Soap, microwave soap

Even Better DIY Laundry Detergent

Posted on September 3, 2013 by rashelcornish

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Thanks to my kids’ crazy skin allergies, I’ve been making my own laundry detergent for over two years. While I’ve gotten spoiled to having really clean laundry (I almost never do presoaking or pretreating at all now), I’ve always been … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY!, Green Cleaning Tagged Borax, fragrant detergent, homemade laundry detergent, Homemade Laundry Soap, Oxyclean, Purex Crystals

Homemade Eye Makeup Remover

Posted on August 8, 2013 by rashelcornish

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I originally found this recipe on Pinterest, and I have LOVED it.  This stuff actually works better than anything I’ve ever bought.  And the vast likelihood is, if you’re a mom, it’ll be free… because I bet you already have … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY!, Green Cleaning Tagged DIY Eye Makeup Remover, Homemade

A Fun Use for an Old TV Armoire

Posted on August 1, 2013 by rashelcornish

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This armoire sits innocently in the corner of my living room.  It’s an old TV armoire that was given to me by a family member. And it solves a huge problem for me…  where should I put my sewing machine?? … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY!, Green Cleaning Tagged armoir, reusing old furniture, sewing, tv armoire

Laundry Detergent Recipe

Posted on July 18, 2013 by rashelcornish

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(Looking for a more fragrant laundry detergent recipe?  Click here.  The following recipe is perfect for the very most sensitive skin, as it contains no fragrance.  However, the fragrant recipe still works very well with sensitive skin, too.) Both of … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY!, Green Cleaning Tagged baby, detergent recipe, DIY Laundry Detergent, eczema, Homemade Laundry Soap, sensitive skin

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