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How Clean is Your Dishwasher?

Nothing will have you running to the store for Super Iron Out faster than opening your dishwasher and seeing a slew of rust spots on your favorite utensils. Whink Rust Stain Remover is also a decent product that helps remove rust stains from appliances, such as dishwashers. However, whenever I see rust stains on my dishes I immediately clear out the dishwasher and fill the machine’s soap dispenser cup with Super Iron Out. I also sprinkle a bit on the bottom of the dishwasher too before running the washer on a regular cycle. If you don’t have commercial rust stain … Continue reading →

Homemade Green Cleaning Products That Work – Bleach Cleaner

Having five daughters means there’s a healthy mix of likes and dislikes, beliefs, and personal or world views to consider. One of my kids is a vegan, two are vegetarian, a few are worried about global warming, some are concerned about animal cruelty, and my 16-year-old pretty much thinks the entire world and everyone in it sucks right now. I try to remain open-minded and support them, but it can be tough and frustrating at times. I’ve stopped buying paper towels and paper plates, though I refuse to stop buying toilet paper! I read labels carefully to be sure they … Continue reading →

Frugal Magic Erasers

Don’t you just love it when a miracle cleaning product comes along? I remember being skeptical about the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser until I actually tried it. The thing seems to be a miracle worker when it comes to crayon marks, scuffs and layers of grime that have built up over time. Before I start sounding too much like a commercial for this product, let me point out one huge drawback to the magic eraser. That is the price. At $2.50 for 2 magic erasers, the price is pretty steep, especially when you consider that they don’t last very long. … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: November 12th Through November 18th

We have been in the kitchen a lot this week in the Frugal Living Blog. I suppose this is only appropriate, given the fact that Thanksgiving is almost here. We’ve also covered some gift ideas, so we can get started with the holiday season. How do you have a frugal holiday? November 12th Poor Man’s Glass Cleaner If you want to save money on glass cleaner, read this article! Cold Weather Comfort Just because you are following a frugal lifestyle doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the cooler weather. And of course, the holidays are coming up. The frugal living blog … Continue reading →

Frugal Dishwasher Cleaner

Is 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. And if you are thinking of selling your home, a dull dishwasher could be a deterrent to potential home buyers. I have heard of people using Tang to get the mineral deposits out. The Tang works well, but it is a bit costly to be used as a dishwasher cleaner, especially if you don’t ordinarily drink the stuff. The reason Tang works so … Continue reading →

Save Money Now! More Living Frugally in 10 Minutes or Less

In yesterday’s article, Save Money Now! Living Frugally in 10 Minutes or Less, I shared how you can save lots of money by taking advantage of those little moments in your day that otherwise might be wasted. Here are even more ideas that you can put to use right now! Lower the thermostat. Even a few degrees can save money over time. (For even more savings, consider installing a programmable thermostat.) Hang up a load of wash instead of throwing it in the dryer. Depending on the size of the load and the efficiency of your dryer, you can save … Continue reading →

Selling Our House Is Not Frugal! (2)

In my earlier blog, Selling Our House Is Not Frugal! (1), I shared some of the not so frugal adventures of keeping our house absolutely perfect for showings to potential buyers. In this buyers market, it is especially important to make sure our house shows at its best. However, some of the things we do to keep the house show-perfect are not very frugal. As I mentioned in part one, I share all of this with you now, “Partly it is to vent my little frugal heart, and partly it is to show you how having a perfect-looking house, all … Continue reading →

My Best Use It Up Ideas

Extend the life of common household consumables, from laundry detergent to cleaning wipes with my best use it up ideas. You’ll save more, spend less and have fewer trips to the grocery store. Cleaning Wipes/Baby Wipes It is inevitable that once you use that last wipe up, you still have a nice little pile of cleaning solution left in the container. Take advantage of the extra cleaner to get another five or six wipes, more cleaning than you expected. Simply detach a few paper towels and put them in the solution where they will soak it up and be as … Continue reading →

Tips in the Kitchen

Whether you are Betty Crocker or Mrs Take Out, kitchen tips can make your life easier. From cooking shortcuts to cleaning dilemmas solved, isn’t it nice to know that help is on its way? If you are cooking anything that contains milk, eggs and flour (such as pancakes or a sauce), rice or pasta, and things get sticky, here is a tip to clean those pans up easily. First soak the pan in cold water. Hot water can set the starch in these foods, making cleanup tougher. The easiest way to make pie dough for a pie crust is by … Continue reading →

Kitchen Cleaning Tips

For a clean, bacteria-free kitchen without a lot of work, use the following tips. They will ensure that you have a safe, easy to maintain clean in one of the most important rooms of the house. Get them while you can Clean up little messes as they are made. It doesn’t take much more effort to put dishes into the dishwasher as it does to put dishes in the sink. If something spills, wipe it up right away. This will ensure that you don’t have sticky messes or overwhelming dishes that are much harder to deal with later. Clean in … Continue reading →