Just a tip for any outside window washing. Don’t forget to cover your plants under the windows. Many cleaners (that use vinegar and ammonia etc.) can kill plants so be careful. Soapy water is fine because it doesn’t hurt the plants and kills many bugs. Reply Jill April 24, 2022...
has this great windshield washing solution! It is super wet and makes the glass repellent. Maybe that would be good for my glass doors too? Great ideas! I’m looking forward to trying some. We have very hard water here. Thank you for sharing! By the way, http://gasbuddy.com is the...
I also use it for handwashing! I spray it on particularly dirtier area then handscrub getting it washed in to the entire garment. The diluted Dawn does its thing while the alcohol really sanitizes bacteria out! Great for bras! I’m wondering if using BOTH alcohol and vinegar would be of...
I have used pipettes to grab the leftover and put it into a lip balm stick for application on the face. I’ve also poured it into a separate container to use it on my toddler (who doesn’t care if he looks a little white) when I know that we will be out and about in the hot...
This is a modal window. The media playback was aborted because too many consecutive download errors occurred. Notes *See recipe variations in blog post above. TO STORE: Place cooked Brussels sprouts in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. TO REHEAT: Add left...
Thanks for pointing this out! Christina September 9, 2012 at 2:23 pm I am confused , in the recipe for your window cleaner there is vinegar and soap – but in this post, Melissa says that is not a good idea to do that. Not sure if I am having a moment or if I missed ...
A homemade dish soap that you can use for washing pots, pans, and dishes. It's ready to use two days after making it and is a great zero-waste cleaning product for the natural home. We also use citric acid in this recipe at a rate of 3% of the main soaping oils and because it...
The thing about making sure that the fish has been frozen can be thrown out the window. You're salting the fish and the salt kills the parasites I'm not sure I'm ready to risk using fresh wild salmon or other anadromous fish for my gravlax, though. One of my fellow fishmongers ended...
This includes washing, cutting, and even scraping scraps into compost or trash can. Putting gloves on is the first thing I do, and I don’t take them off until the dishwasher is loaded. Wear goggles and work in a well-ventilated area. An open kitchen window and swim goggles will do ...
Shaoxing wine could be substituted for a small quantity of whiskey or dry white wine. Chinese chives could be substituted for spring onions or other Chinese greens (such as pak choi). The amomum tsao-ko is optional. Tip Washing the meat when making a stew is common in Chinese cooking. It...