Sue asked today why stainless steel removed the odour of onions or garlic from her hands? She was told if you rub your hands on the stainless steel sink after cutting onion or garlic the odour will disappear. She does this and wants to know how it works? How very interesting Sue! Apparently the… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Household Solutions
Preventing Musty Smells
We all know our bedroom can get a bit stale smelling, particularly during cooler weather when the windows are closed more often. My favourite tips for keeping my bedroom smelling fresh are: Put a few drops essential oil on a cotton ball & place in a little bowl and keep in your bedroom. Replace… Continue Reading
FlipFold
HOW DO YOUR WARDROBES/DRAWERS LOOK? MESSY? OVERFLOWING? ANNOYING? Mine were really bad and I never had enough space. Enter, the FlipFold. Now all my shirts are neatly folded, my drawers are half empty and the shelves are amazing! I’m not one for gadgets that don’t work and if something can be done by hand I’d… Continue Reading
Fabric Softener
Did you know that using fabric softener is not good for your washing machine? It leaves slimy deposits in your hoses and generally clogs up the macine. If you must use it, you should fill the Fabric Softener dispenser with White Vinegar at least weekly. Also, did you know you can wash your clothes with… Continue Reading
Bench Freshener
If you are cleaning your kitchen the “eco friendly” way with white vinegar and bi carb soda, I bet you miss that “fresh” smell that some of those spray on cleaners give. The solution to this is to have a couple of bottles of essential oils on hand – I like Lemon or Orange. After… Continue Reading
Fresh Smelling Bathroom
Everyone loves their bathroom to smell fresh. In fact I think smell is the key to sensing whether or not your home is clean. Here are some handy ways to keep your bathroom smelling nice, because lets face it, some of the worst smells in your home can come from the bathroom! Especially if you… Continue Reading
