Since cold and flu germs are running rampant right now, I spend extra time disinfecting common surfaces around the house. Places we all touch a lot like: door knobs, light switches, computer keyboards, phones and countertops. I don't like spraying commercial chemicals around, so I found an eco friendlier alternative. Homemade disinfectant spray. This easy DIY disinfectant spray is made with rubbing alcohol and essential oils. Rubbing ...
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Let’s See What a Dyson Animal Can Do! Dyson DC41 Animal Review
Mom Always Finds Out received products for a Dyson Animal Review. All opinions expressed are my own, based on experiences with the products. A Dyson vacuum has been on my wish list forEVER. I re-add it to my wish list every time I watch a Dyson commercial - the vacuums just seem to good to be true! Twice the suction as any other vacuum? Removes allergens to keep your home's air cleaner? Sign me up for a Dyson Animal upright vacuum! My ...
5 Composting Tips
I do my best to make eco-friendly choices for my household. We are not always perfect, but I think every little green effort we make helps. This past summer, I made a green change that had been on my Green Goals list for years. I finally started composting! It really wasn't hard once I got started. I learned a few things that make it easy to watch my compost pile grow. 5 Composting Tips Save kitchen scraps and put them in the compost pile. ...
Spring Cleaning: Smelly Washers, Stinky Dishwashers, Smudgy Stainless Steel and More
Sometimes our big appliances need a little bit of attention to keep them looking and smelling their best. Spring is a great time to give them a few extra minutes of our time with budget-friendly affresh cleaners. A few common household problems we all may face at some time or another include: Stinky Dishwashers Smudgy Stainless Steel Smelly Washers Cruddy Cooktops Everyday Messes in the microwave, refrigerator and other ...
Homemade Liquid Dishwasher Detergent Recipe
There are hundreds of thousands of blog posts about dishwasher detergent recipes. I set out looking for a recipe with simple, easy-to-find ingredients. I also needed it to be a liquid, not a powder, detergent. After reading tons of different recipes and hundreds of reader comments on how to make liquid dishwasher detergent, I decided to try this one first because it was easy, inexpensive and had lots of positive feedback. ...
Twelve Days of Christmas Cleaning Tips
You want your house to look perfect for holiday visitors, but sometimes it can be hard to fit in the necessary cleaning time. The Maids share 12 Days of Christmas Cleaning Tips that help make chores more manageable. Follow the daily schedule so you won't have to pull any all-nighters getting the house ready before your company arrives. These cleaning tips are guaranteed to make your guests feel welcome in your sparkling clean home! ...
Seventh Generation: What’s in Your Cleaning Spray?
Do you like to use products to clean your home that are safe for you and the environment? Seventh Generation is hosting the Clean House Challenge on Facebook where you can unlock product coupons, donations, eco-friendly tips and more. Seventh Generation Natural All-Purpose Cleaner helps you clean and be green! Does yours? Disclaimer: All opinions expressed are 100% my own. Mom Always Finds Out was not compensated for this blog post. ...
Hoover WindTunnel AIR Upright Vacuum {Review}
The Hoover Windtunnel Air Bagless Upright Vacuum made a great impression on me right out of the box because it did not require any complicated assembly. I simply had to slide the handle into the main part of the vacuum and it was ready to go! This vacuum is a powerhouse. I have to vacuum daily (sometimes multiple times!) to clean up after my four young boys, and it always amazes me at the amount of dust and dirt that comes out when I empty ...
How To Clean Tile Grout (Floors)
When my family moved into our house a couple of months ago, I assumed the tile grout was supposed to be a dark, nearly black color. Then I began to notice that in some areas of the house, the tile grout was more of a light gray color. Weird, right? Why would someone use so many different shades of grout in the same house, even in the same room? {Insert a lightbulb going off in my head here} I realized that the dark colored grout was in desperate ...
