Cleaning Textured WallsWhen my boys were little, I discovered a great way to spot clean my walls. Using foam bathroom cleaner and a soft cloth is gentle on the paint, yet removes dirt and grime with no rinsing required.
Uses for Eucalyptus OilGreat Uses for Eucalyptus Oil. Dilute 50% with water in a spray bottle and use as a room freshener to mask unpleasant odors.
Removing StainsTo take stains out of clothing, use a 12 oz can of Coke-Cola Classic. Put some on stain, then rest in the wash water along with your detergent. Use COLD water only.
Save Money on Dish SoapTips for saving on dish soap: Fill a pump bottle halfway with dish soap and the rest of the way with water. It uses less soap, but still produces great suds.
Uses for Cotton SwabsAh, the lowly cotton swab (or Q-tip to you) - good for so many things. I just used it to clean off the little nooks and crannies of a vintage instrument I was trying to recover from its years of dust and grime.
Using It All - Spray CleanersI have a small 2 oz squirt bottle that I got as a free sample in the mail, it originally held cleaner. Now when I have a small amount of cleaner left in a large bottle, I pour it into my 2 oz bottle so that I don't waste a drop and I can use all of my cleaner!
Thrifty Uses for SaltThere are many uses for salt other than cooking. It can be used on carpet stains, perspiration stains and more. Read some ideas and post your own.
