The Water Quality Association of the United States defines hard water as having dissolved mineral hardness of 1 GPG (grain per gallon) or more. Here is a helpful table to show the hardness of water: Soft Water- less than 1 gpg Slightly Hard- 1-3.5 gpg Moderately Hard- 3.5-7 gpg Very ...
If the stain remains or is older, soak in a solution of 2 tablespoons of ammonia per 1 gallon of cold water. Wash in cold water and dishwashing liquid to remove any vestiges of the stain left after the ammonia treatment. Repeat detergent treatment. If the bloodstain is on a large item ...
Don't fret too much if you don't have easy access to hydrogen peroxide, however. No matter what you call it, cola/soda/pop is useful when you need to remove blood stains. All you have to do is soak the stain, ideally overnight, in the soda. Then, wash as norma...
Hydrogen peroxide, for instance, is common in color-safe bleaches, and sodium percarbonate or sodium perboate are typically used in "oxygen power" stain removers. So what, exactly, happens to that ketchup stain on your white T-shirt when you bleach it? In order to understand how chlorine ...
Yes, I’ve read about your homemade laundry detergent, but it seemed like the consensus was that it didn’t save much — only pennies. Did I misunderstand? Reply Jill September 15, 2011 at 5:54 pm It costs about $.40 per gallon give or take a few cents where you live. Most peop...
Are the ingredients listed in your recipe then mixed with water, or is it just the hydrogen peroxide, castile soap & lemon EO? If it is added to water, how much? Thanks so much!!! Please log in or create a free account to comment. Jillee March 18, 2024 at 2:19 pm Do not add...
Disconnect the supply line and, using a funnel, add one cup of hydrogen peroxide for every ten gallons of water in the water heater. Reconnect the line, turn the water back on, and simply wait a few hours before using the unit again. 5. Use a Cleaning Solution While there are products...
You can use a water-bleach mixture (one gallon of water mixed with one teaspoon of bleach) or hydrogen peroxide to disinfect your humidifier’s tank as well. How often should I clean my humidifier? You wouldn’t drink from a cup without rinsing it first, right? Well, the same applies ...
Most detox bath recipes contain at least one “harsh” ingredient that actively draws out the toxins. They’re things that you wouldn’t normally think of as bath ingredients, such asbentonite clay,apple cider vinegar, baking soda, or even hydrogen peroxide. They’re balanced out by “soothing...
And to kill mold and mildew that has already gotten a foothold, use 1 Cup of bleach per one (1) gallon of water. 8. How To Clean Up Spills Marble can become stained or etched quickly if a liquid or even dry powders sit on it for even a short period of time. Especially clean up...