If needed, repeat and add Branch Basics Oxygen Boost for extra stain-removing power. Ketchup Remove excess ketchup from the fabric with a spoon or dull knife. Run cold water through the back of the stain as soon as possible to force the stain back out through the fabr...
Vinegar and baking soda also play roles in my homemade dishwasher detergent, along with washing soda, borax, and salt. I also have a recipe for homemade dishwasher soap (not detergent) featuring vinegar, Dawn, and oxygen bleach that can help keep your dishwasher clean and makes a good subst...
I like to use my homemade toilet bowl cleaner here, because the baking soda and borax do an excellent job at breaking down hard water stains while essential oils leave it smelling fresh and clean. (But that’s just my preference — feel free to use whatever you’ve got on hand!) Relat...
If you have a front load washer, you may have noticed that your towels tend to develop a musty or sour smell over time. This can be caused by a buildup of bacteria and mildew in the machine, which can transfer onto your towels during the wash cycle. Fortunately, there are several step...
Use a power washer to remove ash, soot and chemical fire retardants. If the damaged area is small, you may only need to use a stiff brush and a solution of water and borax. If firefighters used Class A foam in their efforts, you can take it off with a paint scraper. Tile cleaner ...
I’m allergic to borax and washing soda. The only thing left was baking soda. I started washing everything in it. After two weeks of rewashing everything in my drawers, half my closet, and all of my sheets, I finally don’t madly itch. And the best part? My HE front loading ...
If you have a front loader like me, it is especially important that you have a regular cleaning routine for your washer in order to keep your clothes coming out clean and stink-free. Due to the design of front loaders, they are more susceptible to mold and mildew {due to the rubber ...
If you’re a fan of Borax, you’ll find laundry booster is one many Borax uses you maybe didn’t know about. Some boosters use ‘oxygen bleach’ that is well known for brightening laundry, as well as removing other household stains outside the laundry arena. And yet some laundry boosters...
Below I've collected tips and ideas, several of which contain videos, for removal that you can try from around the web. I'd love to hear your ideas and tips too, so you canshare what works for you here, and I'll add your home remedies, tips and ideas to the page as well. ...
If anyone needs more info I wrote a huge laundry e book with info on how to do everything with laundry starting with how to get the kids to put the clothes in the hamper, stain removal, differences in water, what is washing soda, Borax etc., how to hang out clothes, fold clothes,...