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bellybellybuttons Need socks for my crazy cold feet

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Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:14 pm Post subject: Lemon & Vinegar/ Two things I will never ever go without |
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I am almost amazed at the cleaning power of these two wonderful natural liquids.
Today, I was able to get the worst rust stains off my bathtub with just lemon juice, who would have thought! DH changed our salt for one week to the regular, now we are back to the rust remover type. He better not do that again or he will get to clean up the mess.
Vinegar, it's good for your health and cleaning. I am so glad to be able to use this rather than the nasty chemicals available, and it's works better. IMHO
Oh and both can double for use in cooking/canning who would have thought. OMG I wish more people would realize that natural cleaners are the best. |
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MountianMama lotuses rule

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I used a vinegar/water/TTO and EO (often lemon but lavender actually works the same with anti-fungal properies) in a sprayer bottle. Isn't it great to be able to use something that isn't harmful to our families! And it works better than those stinky chemicals!
I have a natural marble chalk base compound that I use for polishing and getting the extra hard to clean stuff sparkling. It too is awesome! _________________ Megan
Mama to the negotiator, Everest (7) and loving wife to Radman (old)
"Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt". ~Shakespeare |
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Seun Designs Inc. bought a dress with magical powers

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Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2010 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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I also have a handheld Shark steamer that I use to clean. Nothing beats cleaning with just water  _________________ Margaret
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armywife51b MMmmm Coffee

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I have a shark steamer too, but I use that mainly for fabric like the mattresses and sofa. I love vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils. My faves are lemon, orange, grapefruit, rosemary, peppermint, lavender, and TTO.  _________________ Jennifer
Mom to Madison & Nathan & Army Wife to my deployed Chris & Fur Mommy to Miss Piggy & Baby
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MyLittleAdobe Cub with 1 spot
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| I love my shark steamer too however, vinegar, lemon juice, and baking soda are my favorite cleaning agents! |
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littlemonkeyfoot Cub with 1 spot
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I JUST switched to using mainly vinegar for my cleaning (I still use The Works for my toilet) and I am loving the results!! _________________ SAHM mama to 2 precious blessings, married to my best friend <3 |
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TheHappyHausfrau Hyena with 1 spot

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thesewingbox Sweet Sewing Mama

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What ratios do you all use fog the vinegar and water? _________________ Judi, WOHM to Joseph (7) and Alex (4)
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MamaMal Cub with 1 spot

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| I was very skeptical at first but am amazed at how well vinegar and water clean. Bonus: my five year old can help and we don't have to worry about chemical fumes or touching her skin! |
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Joyce12 Maxed out Hyena

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Yeah I use vinegar, water and orange EO - works great! Baking soda is my other big cleaner. _________________ Joyce - homeschooling WAHM to 4 wonderful kiddos Hillcountry Dollmaker Check me out at Lily Pad Landing and Fresh |
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oakanwillow Queen of the smiley people

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| MountianMama wrote: | I used a vinegar/water/TTO and EO (often lemon but lavender actually works the same with anti-fungal properies) in a sprayer bottle. Isn't it great to be able to use something that isn't harmful to our families! And it works better than those stinky chemicals!
I have a natural marble chalk base compound that I use for polishing and getting the extra hard to clean stuff sparkling. It too is awesome! |
I usually just use straight white vinegar or vinegar/water, but I'm really liking this suggestion. Thank you soooooo much, Mamasan!
Vinegar has always been my fave because it's so simple. ...took a little convincing my Mister, tho...
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