Recent Frugal Blog | Frugal Cleaning PostsA Great -and Cheap- Way to Clean Carpet Stainsby Sherry Holetzky27 Nov 2007 09:40 AMNew carpet or any other type of flooring just isn't in my budget right now, less than a month from Christmas. Yet, with four kids and a puppy, the carpeting seemed to be on its last breath and in major need of resuscitation as I was getting ready for last minute Thanksgiving guests. Another Bargain Glass Cleanerby Mary Ann Romans23 Nov 2007 04:11 AMHere is yet one more way to get your glass cleaned without spending your money on commercial cleaners. I've talked about glass cleaners before, but I recently discovered a new technique that creates a glass cleaning solution that is as good or better than anything you can find out on the market. Vinegar Your Floorsby Mary Ann Romans22 Nov 2007 04:53 AMHere is another great use for vinegar! You can use vinegar as a safe and effective floor cleaner for wonderfully clean floors. I love this method, because not only is it frugal, but it doesn't leave any of that film that regular floor cleaners leave behind. It doesn't even need to be rinsed. Sweeten Old Drawersby Mary Ann Romans21 Nov 2007 07:30 AMYou might be turned off by a great bargain in older furniture because of the mustiness that goes with it. But don't be discouraged. There is an easy way to freshen up older furniture and sweeten drawers of dressers, desks, cabinets and more. Mop Your Floor and Saveby Mary Ann Romans17 Nov 2007 06:00 AMWith so many of the convenient floor cleaning gadgets, devices and services in the world, you can easily spend almost as much on floor cleaning products in a year as you do on entertainment or eating out; maybe even more than food, depending on how much you cook at home. Frugal Dishwasher Cleanerby Mary Ann Romans13 Nov 2007 06:55 AMIs the inside of your dishwasher looking dull? It could be hard mineral deposits that have built up on the inside. These deposits not only make the dishwasher look dirty, but they could also affect its performance. Poor Man's Glass Cleanerby Mary Ann Romans12 Nov 2007 05:18 AMIf you want to save money on glass cleaner, read this article! As you know from following this blog, I've written about the wonders of vinegar for cleaning glass. It is economical and does not contain any harsh chemicals. Getting Out the "Stinkies"by Mary Ann Romans10 Nov 2007 04:23 AMA friend of mine goes through at least three lunch bags a year for her son. each time, the reusable lunch bag gets a bad case of the stinkies. Not matter how she washed it, she can't seem to remove the odor. Fels Naptha Soapby Mary Ann Romans09 Nov 2007 04:15 AMSo many frugal recipes and practices mention the use of Fels Naptha soap, It is used for everything from a laundry stain remover to poison ivy. Bargain Kitchen Disinfectingby Mary Ann Romans06 Nov 2007 06:16 AMHaving a clean and sanitary kitchen is an important aspect of any home, but you can easily spend $50 in a year disinfecting your kitchen. Don't fall for the product trap. Instead, let's save some money and still have tables, counters and high chairs that you can literally eat off. Recent Blog Comments BargainJunkie says... "For bringing new life to worn shoes, bags, and belts, my favorite tool is a black marker." |
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