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Showing posts with label Cleaning. Show all posts

Great Bargain Sponges That Work Hard

Heavy duty sponges that dry quickly.
Scrubber works nicely.
Great bargain.

It is not an eraser sponge or magic sponge with extra cleaning solvents.
I am not sure why they put that in the title, it should be removed from the title as it's a bit misleading.
For that I took off one star.

But as an all purpose sponge for cleaning up around the home, they are perfect and fit the hand easily as many sponges are too long and these are the perfect size. I use mine 30-50 times a day tidying up around the kitchen with a separate one for cleaning around the bath vanity daily.

I especially like their quick dry time, no time for bacteria to grow.  Just rinse and squeeze dry. They keep their shape with no bits and pieces falling off. Every other day or so I microwave mine fully soaked for 2 minutes on a plate, then let it cool, this will kill germs and keep the sponge fresh. As a bonus, the steamy microwave can be wiped down with a paper towel or microfiber cloth, giving it a steamed cleaning. Once the sponge cools down, squeeze dry and it's germ free and ready to work.

Good bang for the buck.                  

 Esonmus 20 Pack Multi-Use Heavy Duty Scrub Sponge Extra Thin Magic Cleaning Sponges Eraser Sponge For Kitchen Bathroom Furniture Leather Car & Steel…

Sink Swivel Aerator

 4 Years Later Still Working Beautifully

4 years later, this is still working beautifully on my bathroom sink.
I like to keep a neat tidy sink in my motorhome.
Often I am in hard water situations which can build up stains quickly on sinks and surfaces.
With this swivel aerator, I can aim the water around the sink for a rinse down after brushing teeth or washing, then swipe it dry with a microfiber cloth.
The sink looks instantly spotless.
Recently I noticed it was spraying funny, probably from the hard water buildup.
I removed it from the faucet, then soaked it in plain white vinegar overnight, scrubbed it with an old toothbrush, then reinstalled it.
Works like new again.
Well made product.



Ultra EuroJet Kitchen Sprayer available at Amazon

Shower and Window Squeegee

 Works Marvelously
I just moved to a used tiny home  with a tall glass shower door and 11 wide windows.
This area has very hard water, so it's paramount to keep the shower door clean after every use to prevent unsightly hard water buildup.
This little squeegee does the trick and afterwards I can use the suction cups to stick it to the inside of the shower where it now lives.
I swipe it from top to bottom and let the excess water drip in the floor of the shower for drainage. It's nice that my shower door always looks pristine with little effort. There is an overhead skylight right above the shower, so the sunlight streams through the entire bathroom via the glass shower door.
I have also done a few windows around the place.
First I use a microfiber cloth with plain white vinegar to clean the window, then I use this squeegee to quickly make it streak free. I use a dry microfiber cloth to wipe it off between swipes. I figure if I do one or two windows a day, I will eventually be all caught up on my window cleaning.



Shower Squeegee, YCUTE Wiper Blade Squeegee for Bathroom Mirror Door, Car Window, Glass Cleaning

Read more about cleaning with vinegar to remove hard water stains.

Make Your Own Cheap Dishwasher Soap

 Expand space in your tiny home or RV by carrying only a few essential natural cleaning supplies that can be combined to make various cleaning agents. Here we have featured dishwasher detergent for automatic dishwashers.

Small dishwashers are defined as smaller than 24 inches wide. They can be built into cabinets, attached to the sink via hoses, or there are countertop models.

18 inch under counter dishwasher


Dishwasher Detergent Recipe #1 - Borax and Baking Soda

    1 tablespoon Borax (available in 65 ounces which is 4 pounds, 1 ounce)
    1 tablespoon baking soda (available in 13.5 pound bags or boxes)
    If you wish to make a larger batch, simply mix one-to-one, such as one cup and one cup.

Mix the Borax and baking soda together. Then, add to your dishwasher's detergent compartment, and run as usual.

Why This Works: Borax and baking soda are both natural disinfectants and mild abrasives – just what you need to blast away stuck on food and germs. In fact, you may be interested in learning that Borax is a common ingredient in many commercial detergents.


Dishwasher Detergent Recipe #2

Some people have found the simple Borax and baking soda recipe leaves a film on their dishes. This recipe uses washing soda instead of baking soda, and adds citric acid and salt, which can be more effective at getting dishes and glasses clean.

You will need to find food grade citric acid, or you can use unsweetened lemonade mix.

    1 tablespoon borax
    1 tablespoon washing soda
    1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
    1/2 tablespoon food-grade citric acid
    To make a larger batch, you can vary the amounts, just keep the ratios at 2:2:1:1.

Mix all of the ingredients.

Use one to two tablespoons per load of dishes. You can substitute unsweetened lemonade mix for the citric acid, as it is mostly citric acid. As a bonus, it adds a lemony scent. The salt is used to soften hard water and may not be necessary if you have soft water.
Dishwasher Detergent Recipe #3 - Borax-Free

Some people wish to avoid using Borax. Washing soda provides a similar chemical action.

    3 tablespoons washing soda
    3 tablespoons citric acid
    1 tablespoon baking soda
    1 tablespoon kosher salt
    You can vary the amounts in this recipe to make a larger batch, just keep the ratio of 3:3:1:1.

Mix together and use one to two tablespoons per load in your dishwasher. Store the rest in a glass container. As with the second recipe, you may not need the salt if you have soft water.
Tips and Warnings for Homemade Dishwasher Detergents

    Borax sells under the name 20 Mule Team, and can be found in the laundry aisle at your grocery store or big box store. Arm and Hammer washing soda can also be found in the laundry aisle.
    Food-grade citric acid can be found in the area of your grocery store where canning goods are sold. If your store doesn't stock canning goods, you can buy it online.
    Save time by making up big batches of dishwasher detergent, consisting of equal parts Borax and baking soda.





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NOT Big Rolls, Short on Width and Length, Loosely Wound

I am very disappointed.

These are NOT big rolls. These are very tiny loose rolls. I am changing my roll pretty quickly because these don't last. They are smaller in width than standard toilet paper and very short on length.

The only reason I gave it 2 stars was it functions, it's super thick but hugely dissatisfied otherwise. I've bought cheaper paper of better quality than this. I am used to double rolls that last well over a week, sometimes two. These are a joke.

The rolls are very loose too, like they tried to make it look like a big fluffy roll but it's so short in length.

Kimberly-Clark should be ashamed to sell this truly bad quality.



Cottonelle Ultra ComfortCare Big Roll Toilet Paper, Bath Tissue, 12 Toilet Paper Rolls

The New Way to Wash Dishes By Hand

I love food grade silicone in my kitchen. When i see antibacterial, I always slam on brakes to check it out.

For a week now I have washed dishes by hand with these. I am truly amazed. They feel so soft in my hands yet they do an incredible job at scrubbing off dried up food.

They rinse easily and dry quickly.

A unique product well worth trying out. I was surprised and impressed.



Youtube link.


AISHN Silicone Dish Washing Brush Wash for Pan Dish Bowl Fruit and Vegetable, Antibacterial Kitchen Sponges Non Scratch Multi-purpose, Food Grade & BPA Free, Heat-resistant 4 pcs (multi)

Scrubs Your Feet Like New Again

These are great scrubbers for the bath or shower.

They do a fantastic job of removing dead skin from the feet as well as any body parts. In my case my feet need these the most so that is what I use them for, foot scrubbing.

I like the festive colors, they fit my hand and wrist nice and comfy.

The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that I so wish they had included a loop on the mitts to hand them up after use. I like to rinse mine out, then hang them up to dry. My shower has hooks, but these have no loops.

Seriously folks? Sew a loop on these and make them super uber functional.



Bath Scrub Gloves Remove Dead Skin Cell for Smoother Skin Exfoliating Gloves for Women, Pack of 2

 Buy it now. 

Super Soft, Not Hot or Cold, No Crinkly Noise

Lighting Mall Premium Mattress Protector Queen Size with Cotton Terry Surface - 100% Waterproof, Hypoallergenic,Vinyl-free and Breathable


This is a brilliant mattress pad combining both cotton terry softness with waterproof backing. A bit stretchy, easy to go on bedding. Washable and reusable. 
Lighting Mall Premium Mattress Protector Queen Size with Cotton Terry Surface - 100% Waterproof, Hypoallergenic,Vinyl-free and Breathable

Lighting Mall Premium Mattress Protector Queen Size with Cotton Terry Surface - 100% Waterproof, Hypoallergenic,Vinyl-free and Breathable

It comes with a 100% Lifetime Worry-Free Guarantee, so what's not to love?

Keep your mattress looking brand new from day one with this cover. While I thankfully don't suffer from incontinence, I do sit up in bed with coffee, tea or water nearby. I've been known to accidentally spill my coffee or tea and yikes! What a mess that makes. Now with this mattress protector, I can keep my almost new mattress looking new forever. 

I have several skin issues, so I am super picky about my bedding plus I don't want extra heat or cold, this mattress protector is neutral which is outstanding in my book, it neither adds heat nor coldness, just good old fashioned comfort and usefulness. 

Triple Set of Brushes Does Thorough Cleaning

Triple cleaning brushes  for straws, bottles, jars, flasks, funnels.

Easy to hold and scrub in a jiffy. As a bicyclist and dog walker, I am always carrying a flask or water bottle, often with a stainless steel straw. The do and I share the water on hot days. Naturally I want to be able to clean all this up quickly. I don't have a dishwasher so anything that can speed up my hand washing puts a smile on my face.

Between my drool and the dog drool, we have to wash our water carafe after every use otherwise that drool starts tasting pretty old pretty quick.

These brushes are thoughtfully made. They come with a connecting ring to keep all three together for hanging up on a hook.

Obecome 3Pcs Good Grips Water Bottle Cleaning Brush set. Perfect for Sport Water Bottles, Coffee Travel ,baby bottles

Obecome 3Pcs Good Grips Water Bottle Cleaning Brush set. Perfect for Sport Water Bottles, Coffee Travel ,baby bottles

Obecome 3Pcs Good Grips Water Bottle Cleaning Brush set. Perfect for Sport Water Bottles, Coffee Travel ,baby bottles

Delivered to your door. 


Powerfully Gets The Job Done Quickly

Greenworks 24012 7 Amp Single Speed Electric 160 MPH Blower

This is powerful!

I am living under towering oak trees with Spanish moss dripping down. These trees rain down leaves, acorns, moss plus the nearby pine sends down needles.

I love being outdoors on the patio, but sweeping up the mess is tiresome. It takes an hour to sweep up the patio so naturally it doesn't get done much.
Greenworks 24012 7 Amp Single Speed Electric 160 MPH Blower

Greenworks 24012 7 Amp Single Speed Electric 160 MPH Blower

Greenworks 24012 7 Amp Single Speed Electric 160 MPH Blower

Now that I bought this blower, it takes only 5 minutes every other day to make my patio look beautiful!

It comes without a cord, which is handy. You just plut in whatever sized cord you need. I already owned a heavy orange outdoor cord, so I plopped that in and blew away the leaves, acorns, Spanish moss,  pine needles and dirt.

After a heavy rain, I went outside to enjoy life again, but the picnic table was covered in water. I used the blower to speed dry the table in a few seconds, then I blew the cushions on the chairs to dry them. I had folded the hinged cushions over just before it rained, but still they had some moisture. The 160 mph wind this creates is awesome! My patio was dry and livable in a few minutes.

This motor is LOUD, but it does such fast speedy work, you won't be listening to it for long. I prefer to do batches and turn the motor off between sections to give my ears a break. I had never used a blower before except twice I used  the heavy duty back breaking backpack industrial gas kind that is  asphyxiating to work with.

This one has NO odor at all. It's lightweight and powerful.

Caution though....

I was wearing baggy shorts and holding the blower too close to my side. It kept sucking up my shorts! I held it further from my body and solved that problem.

Also, I had my long hair in braids rather than tied up and oops, it tried to suck up my hair braid! So be careful, don't let this thing near your hair.

Great product, good pricing. I like mine.


Greenworks 24012 7 Amp Single Speed Electric 160 MPH Blower


The BEST Broom For Everything Inside and Out

5 Years of Heavy Use and Still Going Strong Traveling In Motorhome Fulltime, February 16, 2016

Evriholder Furemover Broom with Squeegee made from 100% Rubber, Multi-Surface and Pet Hair Removal,  Extends from 3 ft. to 6 ft.

Evriholder Furemover Broom with Squeegee made from 100% Rubber, Multi-Surface and Pet Hair Removal,  Extends from 3 ft. to 6 ft.

Evriholder Furemover Broom with Squeegee made from 100% Rubber, Multi-Surface and Pet Hair Removal,  Extends from 3 ft. to 6 ft.


This review is from: The BEST Broom For Everything Inside and Out, Perfect for a Motorhome, February 12, 2016

This review is from: Furemover Broom with Squeegee made from 100% Rubber, Multi-Surface and Pet Hair Removal,  Extends from 3 ft. to 6 ft. (Misc.)

I have been using this broom inside and outside my motorhome for 2 years now.

AWESOME!

Just today the hose broke on the washing machine. I used the squeegee part of the broom to rapidly sweep the water out of the motorhome and down the steps.

Typically I use this broom daily for tidying up. It sweeps across the vinyl floors and the rugs. Amazingly fur and hair cling to the broom. Just pull it off and dispose. The broom will be clean again. It sweeps across throw rugs which is awesome in the winter. I can shake out a rug outdoors to remove dirt, then sweep it and be astounded at what the broom picks up.

This thing will sweep up wet leaves across concrete. If the broom get dirty, it hoses off super easy and fast. The telescoping handle is perfect.

It makes it easier to store and you can adjust the length perfectly for each job for ultimate comfort. I use a large 9 by 12 foot patio mat at the campsite. This broom sweeps off everything from pine needles to wet leaves. Nothing snags up this sweeper.

Once you switch to a rubber broom you will wonder how on earth you ever got along without one.

I searched stores everywhere and ended up ordering mine off Amazon. I don't know why these aren't sold everywhere. No other broom can compare.

Click here to buy your  Evriholder Furemover Broom with Squeegee made from 100% Rubber, Multi-Surface and Pet Hair Removal,  Extends from 3 ft. to 6 ft.