Using Rubber Gloves?Do you wear rubber gloves, and what for?
Cleaning an Iron's Soleplate?How do I clean the soleplate of my iron?
Paper Towel Alternatives for Cleaning?The gunk on fake tile floor in my apartment usually comes up better with paper towels but they are so expensive. Does anyone understand? When I use a washcloth it doesn't get it all and then makes the washcloth impossible to rinse out.
Hoover Vacuum Stinks When Used?My Hoover upright vacuum cleaner stinks when I use it. I have put in a new bag and I have also used baking soda in the bag thinking that might help, but it hasn't. What's going on with it? Got any ideas on what I can do?
Using Homemade Cleaners in a Hoover Carpet Shampooer?Will homemade carpet shampoo hurt my Hoover Carpet Shampooer? Just bought one and it says to only use "Hoover Brand" products. My wife and I would rather use white vinegar with water, maybe baking soda but I don't want to damage the machine.
How Do I Keep Dish Cloths Looking New?How can I keep my dish cloths that I use for drying dishes looking as great as they were when I first bought them? After I use them a few times and wash them in the machine. They come out smelling and looking like rags.
Recommendations for Floor Brush?I'm tearing my hair out over my floor brush. I've tried all sorts of different types but they all end up getting bent and covered in fluff which I can't get off. Has anyone discovered a type of brush that this doesn't happen to? It's disgusting!
Does Copper Float or Scratch?Does Copper Float? Will copper scratch? If so what minerals or rocks will copper scratch?
Does anyone still use the old mop and bucket?Does anyone still use the old mop and bucket to mop your floors? I got tired of dragging the bucket of water around while mopping and I bought me a Swiffer Wet Mop. Works great but the pads are very expensive.
Counter Top Dishwasher?I am looking for a small counter top dishwasher. I know they were made years ago, don't know if they still are. I'm single and I hate hand washing dishes. Can anyone tell me if they are still made and where I can find one?
Where Can I Buy a Pumice Stone?Where in Wal-mart or any other store can you find the cleaning pumice stone for cleaning your toliet ring?
Manual Carpet Sweeper Reviews?Manual Carpet Sweeper Reviews. Vacuum cleaners are getting to be too much of a hassle. Are there any good manual carpet sweepers for removing crumbs, threads, etc.?
Scunci Steamer Feedback?Has anybody used that Scunchi Steamer for their home cleaning? My husband bought me one for our anniversary, ha! Yeah, I think he secretly wanted one but that's okay.
Microfiber Cleaning System For Wood Floors?Has anyone tried the new swiffer-like microfiber cleaning system for wood floors that comes with a cleaner and upkeep liquids? It runs about $15. We have an older wood floor with some dark spots that were under a carpet we removed and has some scratches. I have used the swiffer wet pads on the wood floors and it leaves them sticky.
Slime in My Steam Iron?My steam iron has a see-through window for the water reservoir, and slime has grown in it. I have filled and emptied it many times to try to remove the slime, but it is very stubborn! Is there anything I can use to dissolve the pieces of slime.
Mop Reviews?Ok everybody out there, what type of mop do you use? I am looking for some advice on a good one. I have been using the Libman mop where you pull this handle down and it's supposed to wring the water out for you, but it doesn't do a very good job, so I wring it out myself. What is a good mop to buy?
Algae in Clothes Iron?I have algae that has appeared in the water tank of my iron. How do I remove the algae with a natural product so that it doesn't affect my iron or stain my clothes?
Cleaning a Broom?How do you clean a dirty broom?
Vacuum Deodorizer?I would like to know if anyone has come across an effective vacuum deodorizer. I have an 8 month-old puppy, while kept very clean, I find my vacuum has taken on a distinct (smelly) odor when in use. Any suggestions as to how I might deodorize? I've read that using fine powders can damage the motor.
Cleaning With a Hand-held Steam Cleaner?I just purchased a hand-held steam cleaner (Scuunci that we've all seen on the infomercials) that I love. However, I was quite disappointed with the manual. I was hoping for a list of ideas for steam cleaning.
Reusing Swiffer CarpetFlick Pads?Can anyone who has a Swiffer CarpetFlick tell me if the disposable pad can be cleaned somehow and reused again? I've looked at this product in the stores, and it's difficult to tell from the box what the pad is made out of and if it would withstand hand or machine washing or if the dirt and debris would be too difficult to remove at all.
What Bottle Will Fit The Swiffer Mop?My neighbor gave me swiffer wet mop. I do not want to spend all the money on cleaning stuff so I will make my own. Does anyone know what kind of bottle would fit the swiffer? It had no bottle when he gave to me.
Cleaning With a Steamer - Advice and Reviews?Has anyone else used a steamer for cleaning? What cleaning projects are they good for and are their any brands that you would recommend?
Homemade Fresh Brush Refills?Does anyone have some ideas for making your own Fresh Brush refills? I love the idea of a disposable toilet brush head, I just don't like the price, esp. since I swish the potty almost every day.
Who Makes Shower Power Cleaner?Can someone please tell me who makes Shower Power Cleaner? It comes in a blue spray bottle, has a minty smell? Thank you very much.
Saving Money on Swiffer Mops?Any one have any hints on how to save money on Swiffer mops? Both the cleaner and the mop heads.
Feedback About Wal-Mart Carpet Shampooers?I have an older model carpet shampooer and has no rotator brush. It just sprays out the water and sucks it back up. Can anyone tell me how good those shampooers are that you rent from Walmart (or the supermarkets) and do you have to buy the soap that goes with it?
Looking For Lemon Sponge With Soap?Has anybody seen these in their local stores? It's a soap sponge (yellow) in the shape of a lemon, one side is spongy the other is a scrubber and inside it has a soap bar. Typically it's used for washing dishes but it can be used for most anything. It's made by O-Cedar. I've checked their website and can't find it.
Burnt Starch off a Clothes Iron?Good afternoon. I iron and starch my clothes every day. Recently, I got burnt starch on my iron, and I cannot use it. Does anyone know how to get that burnt starch of the iron?
Bagless Vacuum Build-Up - Cleaning a Bagless Vacuum?Is there any way to clean the middle inside part of a bagless vacuum?
Compact Carpet Scrubber Reviews?Just curious if anyone has used any of those small compact carpet spot scrubbers. Our 10 week old puppy is a mess and he has made everyone else in the house forget where their bathroom is (outside). I know housebreaking is a process but I don't have the energy or the time to drag the big carpet scleaner out every day. If anyone has had any experience with one of these please share any positive, negative and brand info.
Thanks!!
Rachlls in TX
What to do with Rags When They're Too Worn Out?I use rags for cleaning (old, faded, and/or stained towels and sheets) to save money and not have to buy paper towels, etc. and to not have to throw so much away. So, does anyone have any tips on what to do with the rags when they're even too worn out to be used as rags?
Looking For Bluing?Years ago we use to buy a product called Bluing. It made white clothes brighter and cleaner looking. Have not been able to find it now and really need it. Seems the bras and other whites turn dingy and nothing we have tried will bring the whites back to life. Any one here know where i can find this product again?
Tonya
Looking for Advice on Carpet Cleaners?Can someone tell me the name of a good carpet cleaning machine. Would like some input before I buy one. Thinking of Bissell.
Sandy
Making Your Broom Last Longer?You can get more life out of your broom by occasionally snipping the dirty tips off with scissors.
By Lisa T.
Hepa Filter for Vacuum?We were given a sweeper as a gift, it requires those hepa filters to be replaced. I have been putting it off because it is $20 or more for one filter. It is very dusty. Does anyone have a cheaper solution?
Cleaning the filter on a vacuum.I bought a used vacuum cleaner and love it but it has a filter on it that is really dirty. I was wondering if there is a way I can clean the filter so that I don't have to go out and buy a new one right now? The vaccum is a bagless one that has the canister that catches the dirt and the filter I'm referring to fits down inside the canister. Thanks for any ideas!
