A shower cap is just a shower cap. That’s not a 100% correct, and certainly not the only description it has anymore. You can use your shower cap to do shocking household and life hacks. Yep, your eyes are seeing perfectly well.

From feeding your dog to covering a Kitchenaid are just to name a few of the things it is capable of doing. Here are 12 shocking uses of shower caps in the home.

1.KEEP DUST OUT OF KITCHENAID

Prevent dust from getting into your cake mixer and other KitchenAid bowls by simply placing a shower cap inside. Flip the inside out. This will prevent dust from getting in.

2. PROTECT CLOTHES FROM DUST

To keep your clothes from getting dusty. Make a hole in the middle of a shower cap. Slide the cap over the top of the hanger pulling it down to cover the clothes.

3. PROTECT YOUR SEEDLINGS

Seedlings are delicate and need to be protected from wind and rain. Place a shower cap over the starters, This will not only keep insects out but will keep them protected, moist, and warm.

4.KEEP PIcNIC FOOD COLD

When planning a picnic you need your cold food to stay cool. To do that here is how. Fill a shower cap with ice then place your container in.

Stretch the elastic around the sides of the container to form a DIY igloo. Great for pasta and salads or any other food that need to stay cool.

5.CATCH DRIPs WHEN WATERING PLANTS

having a dripping flower pot especially indoor can be very annoying. To prevent dripping do the genius trick. Place a shower cap under the flower pot. This prevents water from dripping when watering plants.

6. protect mobile devices

If you just have to keep your phone or tablet close to you at all times. It would be best to keep it safe. Place your phone or tablet in a shower cap (transparent) this will still allow you to swipe and scroll.

7.PROTECTS SHOES FROM MUD, WATER, AND PAINT

Just imagine being out and caught in the rain. Maybe you are painting, how about having to walk through a puddle of mud. To protect your shoes from water, mud, and paint. Simply slide your feet into a shower cap and do what you got to do.

8. DOG EMERGENCY TRAVEL BOWL

If you are in a situation where you have your dog with you but don’t have his bowl. Grab hold of a shower cap, pour the meal in, and hold it up to your dog’s mouth. TIP: TRAVEL WITH SHOWER CAPS WHEN TRAVELING WITH YOUR DOG.

9.COVER BIKE SEATS

If you are a cyclist then you’ll know how frustrating it can be to get caught in the rain. When taking a ride, take a shower cap with you just in case it rains, use it to cover your bikes’ seat and keep it from getting wet.

10. COVER LEFTOVER FOOD

Organizing is not a skill everyone possesses. One most common mishap in the kitchen is not finding food container lids. If you lost the lid for your food storage container. Don’t panic, simply place a shower cap over the bowl.

11.KEEP SHOES TOGETHER WHEN PACKING

To keep your shoes separated from your clothes or to prevent them from getting dirt on your clothes. When packing, simply place your shoes in a shower cap before placing it in your luggage. This will keep everything clean, and neat.

12.KEEPS WATERMELON FRESH AND JUICY

Don’t leave your watermelons open. Cover your watermelon with a shower cap to keep it’s juice fresh and thirst-quenching.

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A cup of tea can be the most soothing thing to have in the morning or in the evening time after a long tiresome day or a long night. Just a few penetrating sips will change the pace of the day making you feel calm and relax. You can easily say it starts the day right.

What exactly do you do with your used tea bags? I guess toss them in the bin. However, there are ways that you can reuse your old teabags. Isn’t that amazing!

Your old tea bags can be used to soothe your skin, perfect for deodorizing your home, and adding surprising flavors to your meals and these are only to name a few.

There are hundreds of other wonderful uses for tea bags. Saving and reusing your old tea bags will not only benefit your home, and your entire family but your bank account as well as it will save you a ton of cash. Here are 20 ways to reuse old tea bags in your home.

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1. REFRESHES SMELLY CARPETS

To remove the foul odor from your carpet. Open a packet of old dried teabags. Sprinkle along with baking soda on your carpet. Let it remain for 20-30 minutes. Vacuum and enjoy your clean fresh carpet.

For best results, peppermint and cinnamon tea bags are great for disguising odors. The leaves in the teabag and baking soda when combined together become a strong absorbent agent. They are sure to make your carpet smell amazing.

2. ADD FLAVOR TO MEALS

Old tea bags can be used to make your meals tastier 😋. Believe it or not, hanging a used tea bag in boiling water to make a brew then cooking down a lovely cut of juicy steak in it will add a ton of bursting flavors.

This will also make your pasta, rice, or any other food you chose to cook more favorable to the taste buds.

3. PROTECT CAST IRON COOKWARE

Using an old black tea bag to rub the exterior of your cast iron cookware will form a compound that will protect the outer layer from grease build-up, rust, and burns. Do this before you use your cookware to keep it from damages.

4. HOUSEHOLD PEST CONTROL

If you are bothered by mice and other pesky rodents. Here is a clever way to deter them. Mice just hate the smell of teabags, so here is how to use them to get rid of those little menaces.

Place your old tea bags in all the areas where you have the problem. Mice can’t stand the scent of the herbs and will keep away.  You can also place old peppermint tea bags in a room to chase away spiders and ants.

5. REMOVE GREASE FROM YOUR MESSY DISHES

To remove stubborn grease from your dishes. Fill the sink with warm water. Place a couple of old teabags in the water, then place your dishes in.

Allow to soak for 10 minutes then wash with regular dish soap or place in the dishwasher for washing. This method is natural, and unlike other harsh grease stripping products, will not do harm to your ✋ or dishes.

6. DISGUISES MORNING BREATH

Have you ever noticed that after sipping on a cup of tea your breath is left with a fresh scent? This is not a coincidence, actually, the leaves do make breath fresher. Continue to sip on that morning tea, it works.

7. FRESHEN SHOES

Placing tea bags in your shoes will absorb the bad odor. This required dry tea bags. Simply tuck 2 tea bags in your shoes overnight. The next morning remove and wear your shoes with confidence.

8. FRESHENS BAD BREATH

Simply use a couple of old tea bags to make a brew. Then use this every day as a regular mouthwash. It is natural, freshens breath, and gentle on the gums and teeth. Remember, no sugar added!

9. HAIR CONDITIONER

The herbs in a tea bag have many benefits for your entire body. It is also great 😊 to use as a hair conditioner. Make a small pot of tea then allow it to cool. After shampooing your hair. Use this to condition your hair by rubbing it in. 

The natural herbs in tea make a wonderful hair conditioner and scalp treatment. Do this each time you wash your hair. You won’t believe the results.

EXTRA TIP: Warm or hot water leaves hair dry and frizzy, as it removes all the natural oils in our hair which can be hard to restore.

10. CLOSET DEODORIZER

Using old teabags as I mentioned before on your carpet will absorb foul odors. Placing a few of your used dried tea bags in your closet will also keep it smelling fresh at all times.

Using a hanger, simply attach the tea bags using clothespins. Hang the hanger back in its place. This will give your closet a pleasant odor.

11. PRE- BREWED HAND SCRUB

Use your pre-brewed tea bags to remove the scent of food and spices from your hands. Open an old tea bag and use it as a scrub for your hands. 

Great for keeping in the kitchen. It also treats your hands while you scrub. Isn’t that awesome!

12.KEEPS YOUR REFRIGERATOR SMELLING FRESH

If you are out of baking soda and your fridge needs some deodorizing. Place a few used teabags in your fridge to keep it smelling fresh.

13. PREVENTS FIREPLACE ash FROM RISING

the winter months are right around the corner. To keep your fireplace ash from pilling up, place a few wet tea leaves around the area. This will keep the ashes down.

14. GIVE THOSE LEATHER SHOES A SHINE

Keep your dark leather shoes sparkling clean just by doing this. Use a damp tea bag (used) to wipe your shoes as you would with a regular polish. This will leave your shoes looking like new. We know how that leather is costly, so take the best care of it.

15. GET YOUR MIRRORS CLEAN

You can keep your mirrors crystal clear with this amazing cleaning trick.  Double brewed a tea bag, dip a small rag in it, and uses this to clean your mirrors ( BEST WHILE WARM).

You will be surprised at how clean and clear your mirrors are when you are through cleaning them.

16.clean wooden floors

To clean your wooden floor, toss a couple of tea bags in one gallon of boiling water. Allow the brew to cool. Pour in a bucket, dip a mop in, squeeze to remove the excess water. Use this to clean your floors spot clean.

17.SPRuCE UP YOUR COMPOST

Open a tea bag and sprinkle the leaves in your compost and around the root of your plants. Teas bags are packed with nitrogen causing the carbon materials to balance in the soil. Your plants will grow healthy and strong. 

18.HAIR DYE

You can use a teabag to add color to your hair. The black tea will give your hair a lovely brown color. Hibiscus tea bags will leave your hair with a beautiful red color.

Simply make a cup of tea using 3 tea bags. Allow to cool and rub into your hair. Leave in for 45 minutes before rinsing. Works best on light color hair. How wonderful is that?

19.TRASH BIN DEODORIZER

Keep your trash bin fresh for a long time with this simple trick. Place used tea bags in your garbage bin to disguise the bad odor. Teabags can also maintain the fresh odor of your bin.

20. TENDERIZE YOUR MEAT

Black tea is known by the best chefs in the world as a great source for making the toughest of meat tender.  Place 3 to 4 bags in 3 cups of water.

Pour the brew along with the tea bags over the meat. Allow 2 to 3 hours to marinate then remove, season, and cook.

We hope that you find these teabag hacks as intriguing as we did. Have fun, see you soon.

If you should think of it, house-keeping is all about tips and hacks. There is no other way to function effectively in your home unless you learn a few tricks. We are never too old to learn something that makes us say “how did they think of that?

Well, you have come to the right place. We have a few tricks up our sleeves as well. Here you will find some of the strangest tips ever existed that will solve household gaps and I manage to drop in a few food tricks too.

They are here to fix situations you wouldn’t think of on your own. Can’t say I didn’t warn you they will leave you gasping for breath.

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1. GET URINE OUT OF YOUR CARPET WITH CLUB SODA

Pour club soda on a sponge or a cleaning rag. Use this to blot out any stains on a carpet. To remove urine spots, Pour club soda directly on the urine spot. Allow the soda to soak for 10 minutes. Scrub it this time using a carpet shampoo to give it a touch of fragrance.

2.USE A LEMON TO RESTORE SOGGING LETTUCE

This tip is super cool. How do you revive your sogging lettuce from becoming inedible? Do you have an answer? I guess not, and if you do, maybe you can share it with me.

It’s all about using a Lemon. Just simply squeeze the juice from the lemon into a container with cold water. Place the lettuce in the container. Refrigerate for half-hour then remove, allow to dry, and enjoy.

3.LEMONADE KOOL- AID FOR YOUR MESSY DISHWASHER

Please do not pour any other flavor Kool-Aid in your dishwasher. Only lemonade Kool-Aid will work. I was curious about all the other flavors I read about. Now I know the truth 😂.

To refresh and clean your dishwasher. Pour the Kool-Aid in the detergent slot and turn on the washer. This will remove foul odors, stains, and any hidden nasty grime.

4.HOW TO MAKE RAISINS AT HOME

To make your own juicy and tasty homemade raisin. Simply spray cooking spray on a baking sheet (non-stick). Place seedless grapes on the sheet.

Place the sheet in the oven at 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook until they are shriveled but not dried. The time in the oven depends on the type of grapes. Keep checking to ensure you get the best quality raisins.

5. TOSS ALUMINUM FOIL IN THE DRYER AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS

I saw in the supermarket where there are some really cute but a little bit too costly things that are said to make clothes dry faster. Well, no need to spend on those. Do you have a roll of aluminum foil in the kitchen?

If your answer is yes, good for you, if no, you are going need one. Here is who, roll up a ball of aluminum foil maybe two. Throw these in the dryer with your clothes. It will eliminate static, make your clothes dry faster, and save you a ton of💰.

6.LOOSEN HARDEN BROWN SUGAR

Brown sugar when wet or old has a way of hardening and becoming lumpy making it impossible to use. An apple can actually help with this. Place a slice of 🍎 in the bag with the brown sugar. Seal it tightly. Let it remain for a day. Your sugar will be loose and ready for use.

7.USE AN APPLE TO MOISTEN YOUR CAKE

I love to bake, but whenever I store my cakes in the fridge it gets dry and crumbly. I read about this apple trick that made me so anxious to try it. It worked well, my cakes were never dry again.

All I did was to cut an apple in halves. Use one half to place in the same container as the cake. and my life just became easier. Great job 🍎. Did you know that apple sauce can be used to replace butter when baking?

8.STUFF YOUR CHICKEN WITH APPLES, WHY?

Does your baked chicken come out dry no matter how hard you tried to prevent it? It’s because maybe you need something to keep it so moist the oven can never make it dry. Simply stuff the chicken with slices of 🍎  before baking. Your chicken will be moist and finger-licking delicious 😋

9. Use a dish rack to keep Tupperware from rattling

To keep your Tupperware from rattling and moving around in your dishwasher,  try doing this simple trick. Take a dish rack turn it upside down in the dishwasher and set your Tupperware in the slots. This will stop all the rattling and even breakage.

10.EMERGENCY COUNTER SPACE

To create extra counter space in the kitchen. Simply pull out a drawer. Place a large cutting board on top of it. There, now you have all the space you needed.

11.HOW TO REDUCE WRINKLES WITHOUT AN IRON

If you should find yourself in a situation with wrinkled clothes and no iron around. There is a way to fix that. Place the wrinkled clothes on a flat surface.

Use a damp towel to spread over the clothes then press down using your hands to smooth the deep wrinkles out. Hang on a hanger to air dry.

12.FREEZING GROUND MEAT

Do this before storing ground meat. Separate the meat into portions then place each portion in a freezer bag. This allows a faster defrost time and saves on space in the freezer. One can easily say, this works better than freezing the entire bulk.

13.CREATING FREEZER SPACE

To create space in your freezer. Use binder clips or iron clothespins to hang small packages on the racks. This will not only provide you with more space but looks way more organized.

14. THE BEST WAY TO STORE SMALL KITCHEN UTENSILS

Affix command hooks to the inside of your cupboard doors. Use this to hang your sieves, strainers, lids, kitchen towels, or any other KitchenAid. This is not only organized but looks amazing.

15.how to water hanging plants without WATER

Hanging plants are just beautiful. Watering your hanging plants can be the opposite. If you are looking for an easy way to keep your plants hydrated without flooding your home, here is how.

Simply toss a few ice cubes in the pot. The ice will melt slowly while keeping the soil moist. You will have the benefit of not having water pouring down on the ground.

16.HOW TO REALLY REMOVE PERMANENT MARKER

Recently I was writing about how to clean a dishwasher. THE PROPER WAY TO CLEAN A MESSY DISHWASHER when I thought it was cool to write on my dishwasher. That was it! the mark just would not budge.

I took a few minutes to breathe. then I became a scientist on the spot! I combined baking soda, Dawn dish soap, glass cleaner, and vinegar in a container.

I used this to make a paste to cover the marks. This made it easy for me to scrub the markings off. Now my dishwasher is marker-free. I never got the chance to try it on clothing but if you do, let me know the results.

17.HOW TO CLEAN YOUR LAMPSHADES WITH A…..?

The best person to talk to about cleaning hacks is a hotel housekeeper. How on earth do they clean a room in 30 minutes? Not only that but cleaning everything spotless.

While vacationing I observed my hotel housekeeper rolling a lint roller on the lampshade. I asked her what’s the purpose of that thinking it was a little silly.

She explained that using the lint roller to roll on the lampshade will pick up dust leaving it looking clean as if it was washed. THANKS FOR THAT TIP.

18. USE A SQUEEGEE TO CLEAN YOUR CARPET

Ok, this is really cool and a little shocking, but yes, it’s all about squeegeeing your carpet. Vacuuming is the most common way to clean your carpet however there is a vacuum alternative that works just as well.

Use a STAINLESS STEEL SQUEEGEE  it is easy to handle and has flexible handles.  Use it to scrape dust and food particles off your carpet. You won’t be able to tell the difference. SEE HOW TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS FROM YOUR CARPET (DIY)

19. HAVE YOU ANY OLD NEWSPAPER?

Make use of your old newspaper by using them to clean your home. A newspaper is a retro form of a paper towel. This was used to clean homes daily years ago. They are sure to save you some cash as you will be using fewer paper towels.

Grab hold of your old newspapers and clean your mirror crystal clear as you would with a regular rag. This ancient tip I knew from I was a child and has been using it ever since. You can also use it to shine your car so that it’s blinding to look at. Don’t wait, you need to try this today.

20.MICROWAVE YOUR KITCHEN SPONGE

To be honest, I never seem to trust the sanitary status of my kitchen sponge. I simply don’t believe they are ever clean.  What must I do, do I replace it every week? That will drive me into bankruptcy. So this is what I do to keep them bacteria-free.

Rinse your kitchen sponge well, then place it in the microwave oven for 1- 2 minutes. Heat is a known factor for killing bacteria, so for a quick clean before doing the dishes, toss those sponges in the microwave oven and push that button.

Great tips! You just may need them soon.

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THE AMISH LIFESTYLE

There are so many interesting stories about the Amish. Their way of life is one that is worth imitating. Amish practices can make life much simpler and less stressful in our modern society.

They believe in an organized living that allows them to be self-reliant with food, clothes, furniture, and transportation. If their lifestyle interest you then these 10 Amish practices will pique your interest even more.

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1.HOMESTEADING FOR HEALTHY MEALS

Planting foods such as vegetables is a mandatory practice of the Amish. This saved them from having to leave the comfort of their homes to purchase from the market. This keeps the family busy, tending to the garden daily.

One way you can do the same is planting in pots, tires, and drums. Apartment gardening is becoming very popular. Think about growing some tomatoes, 🥔 potatoes, and peppers in a few containers. You will be the proudest homesteader in town.

2.THE ART OF BAKING DELICIOUS PASTRIES

The Amish women are the home keepers while the men are the breadwinners who both enjoy their jobs to the fullest. In the Amish community, the men are the main providers while the women focus on the home.

This means creating delicious meals daily, three times per day, baking tasty pastries like bread buns, and cakes for the entire family.

The family dinner is very important as it is cooked from scratched and from foods coming straight from the farm. Try making more home meals, it’s healthier, cheaper, and allows family time.

3.GET CREATIVE AND MAKE IT YOURSELF

Creativity is the middle name of every Amish female. These women while doing household chores like cleaning and washing has also learned the art of making there own nontoxic household cleaners. One of such is HOMEMADE LAUNDRY DETERGENT.

They would take the entire day making g this cleaner that they stored for future usage. This could last for up to three months. Here is how you can make your laundry detergent.

Pour 2 cups Borax in a container then grate 2 bars of Zote laundry bar, combined with the Borax, shake vigorously. Use as your homemade laundry detergent on laundry day.

4.AMISH SIMPLE LAUNDRY TRICKS

Above we looked at how the Amish women made their laundry detergent but there is another unique thing about laundry day.

The Amish relied upon the sun’s heat and electrical energy as they believe that electricity offers the temptations of worldly pleasures so pans and outdoor clotheslines are used as a substitute.

The pans are used to wash and rinse by hand while the clothes are hung on the clothesline to be dried. This helps with the smell and the longevity of the clothes.

Works well for whites. A clothesline is something you may want to think about installing. Did I mention it prevents shrinking and prevent lint?

5.LITTLE SKILLS COST NOTHING

Being an Amish means learning to make something. This something could be taking nothing and making it into a masterpiece.

Bed linens, tablecloths, clothes, furniture, headcovers are just to name a few of the items the Amish learn to make on their own.

This gives their home that natural homely feeling. As the winter approaches, knitted sweater and blankets are some crafty home skills you could think about doing.

6.SHARING AND CARING

Unity is highly practice and recommended in the Amish community. Most pictures shown of the Amish showed TOGETHERNESS.

They are always planning activities together, selling together, and talking with each other. Not only do they have strong communication skills but they SHARE whatever they have in excess with others in their community.

They find no problem in giving books, clothes, or food to neighbors. Doing so has created for the Amish a strong community. These are things we could practice in our neighborhoods.

Pay a friendly visit to the neighbor or take along a tasty treat to work or church. How about giving away something that you do not need. These are good practices to acquire and is sure to build friendships.

7.FOOD STORAGE FOR DAILY MEALS

The Amish have found great pleasure in storing almost every food source. From vegetable to steak, these are all mason jar worthy for storage.

In the Amish household, you would not find a refrigerator. Food items are preserved in mason jars and place in a special pantry.

This adds more nutrients and taste to the food. When traveling the Amish would take jars with them from the pantry. This would be there on the go food source. For us, we would look for the nearest fast food stop.

That’s quite the opposite of the Amish. It had always dragged my interest when I see jars with stored food. I want to know how exactly it is done. It seems to be exciting and healthy.

8.PLAN YOUR DAYS AHEAD OF TIME

The Amish are keen on organizing their day ahead of time sometimes even weeks ahead. They have set rules that are called the ordinance. This helps them to keep a steady daily life.

The day is planned out carefully regulated from the thing to do in the morning to the last thing to do before bed. If you must agree this practice of the Amish will help you to have a more focus day.

As long as you stick to it, your day will go as planned, and you will make minimal mistakes and get more done.

9.NO DEVICE DAY WITH THE FAMILY

One most followed rule of the Amish is the restriction of communication devices in the home. Devices like cell phones, TV, and radios are considered to be distracting.

In our modern society, it’s hard to walk away from these things as they play a very important role in the way we live our lives.

By the way, a no device day doesn’t seem all that horrible. Take a day to spend time with your family, pets, and friends without the interruption of devices.

It builds close relationships and communications with those who need your attention the most. I promise you won’t regret doing it.

10.DIY FURNITURE COST LESS

The Amish homes are decorated with beautiful homemade furniture. These are wooden furniture made from scratch by the men in the family.

Making your own can be very exciting. I met a young couple who bought their equipment and made their beds, dining set, computer tables, and nightstands. These made them so proud and their home is looking very outstanding from the rest.

You may not be the pro at building furniture but I believe you can create and design your own. It doesn’t have to be a work of art. Social media is a good source for learning a skill.

11.FULL NIGHTS REST

The Amish don’t use alarm clocks to get them started in the mornings. They believe that a full night rest will get you up and running in the mornings without any extra help.

Going to bed before the next day sets in will allow the brain and body to get enough rest to function effectively the next day. This is a good practice to do every night.

12.PREP YOUR MEALS

Prepping your meals for the next day will not only get things up and running faster. This habit will contribute to your health and you becoming more organized.

Before turning in at nights lay out what you will be preparing in the morning for breakfast. When you get out of bed you will know exactly what your next move will be.

13.TIME OUT

Time out is a time you take for yourself to meditate and reflect. You don’t have to be spiritual to do this. This habit is a good way to relax the mind and destress.

Distressing the mind will make you face situations in a calm way. Taking a walk in the park or just sitting by yourself with your eyes closed for a few minutes is a good way to start.

14.CREATE A FLOWER GARDEN

Amish women not only cleans the home and make it beautiful. They actually enjoy planting flowers. Flowers are great, they set the atmosphere in your home.

Having a garden to tend to is a good habit for anyone to start. It comes with a lot of benefits that will beautify your home and your life.

15.BE YOURSELF

Amish are a group that dared to be themselves. Their lifestyle is completely opposite to that of ours. This makes them different yet comfortable with who they are.

A good habit is to love yourself. Design you’re surrounding the way you like it. Dress the way that makes you comfortable. Take yourself away from those who contradict. As long as it is healthy then you should live it as the Amish do.

A SIMPLE WAY OF LIFE

These Amish practices are not quite out of the ordinary. Most of them are similar to our lifestyle while some are not. Taking a page from the Amish book will change your life in a positive way you can never imagine. We hope that these tips were helpful. See you soon.

Do you are anyone you know have this situation? Most people find it very hard to keep a clean home. Keeping your home clean is very important when you just want to relax and unwind.

If you must admit, having a messy home with things scattered on the floor, dishes for the passes two days still hanging around in the sink is not one you can relax and unwind in.

I am a working mom and I work 6 days out of a week 10 hours each day and still manage to keep my home looking immaculate at all times. Here is how I do that.

1.GOOD HABITS

Practice yourself to be ORGANIZED. Try not to place things where they don’t belong. If you use it put it back right away.

Doing this will save you the trouble of finding time to put it back. This is where it starts with you. Don’t just wait until friends are coming over or worse, the inlaws!

2.RULES IN THE HOUSE

Let everyone knows there is not a maid in the house they all need to do their part. You are not there to pick up after anyone unless they are unable to walk and have no fingers.

Asked everyone to clean up after themselves even hubby or wifey. It just doesn’t matter. Let them know the reason why the home should be clean at all times. TELL THEM THE FACTS

3.CLEAN AS YOU GO TO PREVENT CLEANING ANXIETY

Try to avoid the piling of dishes in the sink while you cook, this is to much work, after you are done to have that to do again. Wash the plates while you cook. Ask each family member to wash their plates and cups RIGHT AWAY after using them.

Wiping the stove while you cook works well. Try removing food particles that are on the floor too. You will come to realize there will be no more “who is to do the dishes” fussing in the house. This works for every room in the house.

If this is practiced, then the only job you will have is to sanitize and clean the general areas like the STOVE, COUNTERTOPS, AND FLOOR.

Don’t forget to check the GARBAGE DISPOSAL before going to bed. Not doing that can leave a stench in the morning. That’s something you must avoid If you want to have your home smelling great in the mornings.

Pour Downy Unstoppables in the garbage disposal at nights to keep it smelling refreshed. My rule that works is, if the kitchen is messy then dinner is off. IT WORKS!!

4.BATHROOM WOES!

Your bathroom doesn’t need a day by itself to clean. Yes, I am sure about that. Just like your kitchen the same clean as you go rule applies. Lay down your bathroom rules. Keep cleaning products in the bathroom. Wipe away spilled water immediately to prevent watermarks.

Check the MIRRORS, COUNTERTOP, FAUCETS, AND THE FLOOR and give them a quick wipe. Remember the floor is not a laundry basket, Wet towels carry nasty odors so take them out. Change the bin bag every night. Leave no-poo marks in the toilet or urine.

Have a roll of paper towel, a cleaning rag, or a few used dryer sheets in an area where everyone can see them. These are used to wipe as you go.

After taking a shower, you can also prevent soap scum from becoming dried up on the walls. If you have glass doors, wipe them before getting out of the shower to prevent those ugly watermarks and soap marks.

Use a bathroom cleaning product to mist the entire shower and let it remain. The next time you shower the water will remove all the scum. A faster way to do this is to keep a cleaning rag in the shower. When you are through, give the wall a quick wipe.

5.FAMILY ROOM

This is where you hang out with the family or your friends so the main goal here is to keep it cozy and clean. Have an end table for books, newspapers, or simply a place to rest or keep your comfort items.

A cute little basket will do just right and can also be a lovely decor. Place drinks and coffee cups on coasters to prevent marks on the tables.

Keep the remote at a special spot this will make it easier to find when you need it. I keep my remote on the sofa. This makes me get to it faster when my legs are too tired to walk. That’s a cheat, but I try not to add other things. Keep it to just one item if you have to.

If you have kids around, keep a toy box in the corner. There should also be a rule for this.keep your sofa free of anything that doesn’t belong. Sofas were made for butts not clothes, books, newspaper shoes, or bags. Remember to keep the floor as a floor.

6.THE BEDROOM

Did you know that a messy room can prevent you from falling asleep? This can even send you to the doctor or visiting the pharmacy for sleep aids. Try doing these things and see what happens.

Change your linens once weekly, why? While you are sleeping you sweat, and shed dead skin cells that if inhaled will affect your allergies. Here is where your organizing skills come into play.

Place everything in its own spot and keep it there. Get up half an hour earlier just to make sure you get to make your bed before leaving.

Getting home to a well-made bed can be very soothing after a hard day of work. Keep clothes, shoes, and bags in their area right away to prevent cluster. Dust as you go and this will save you the time and energy to get it done another time.

Fold your clothes neatly after washing, separating in categories, and place them in their designated area. This will help you to be more organize and having fewer clusters.

As you can see, keeping a clean home doesn’t have to be stressful. A 5 minutes routine out of each day can make your home always clean and tidy.

Remember, PRACTICE BECOMES PERFECT.

The good thing about a kitchen is that it has its own stories, tricks hacks, and tips. For some, the kitchen is a scary place to be especially if you are not a great cook and some of us are just afraid of the kitchen glitches.

Kitchen glitches as I called them are things like burning the food, food that take an hour to cook when it should only take 20 minutes.

These are only to name a few. It’s not a matter if you are a kitchen pro are just trying to do your thing, you will still need to know how to get in and out of some crazy kitchen situations.

AUNT BEV’S GENIUS KITCHEN HACKS

That’s the reason I took the time out to share a few of Aunt Bev’s food hacks with you. In this article, you will find 11 of Aunt Bev’s most common food and kitchen tricks that will make you look like a pro.

1.USE A TOMATO TO REDUCE SALT

Adding too much salt in the pot is a common mishap in the kitchen. This hack I am about to tell you about will work only for meats, sauces, and gravies.

If your dinner is tasting a little too salty, simply cut a large tomato and place it in the pot and replace the lid. Let is simmer on low heat until the tomato is dissolved.

2.MICROWAVE YOUR LEMON

To make a lemon juicier and easier to squeeze, place it in the microwave for 10 seconds. Remove, allow to cool, and proceed to extract the now overly juicy lemon.

3. STOP ONION TEARS WITH BREAD

Slicing onions is not the easiest job in the kitchen. The onion can cause your eyes to be so teary you can hardly see to continue slicing. The secret is not the eyes but the nose.

Inhaling the onion actually causes your eyes to be teary. To prevent this place a click of bread in your mouth while you slice and you will have onion tears anymore.

4.PRESSURE COOKING WITHOUT A PRESSURE COOKER

This may sound a little odd but yes, you can have your hard to cook meats done in a few minutes if you do this simple trick before cooking in a normal pot. You will not need a pressure cooker after learning this.

After cutting your meat into your desired pieces. Soak in 2 tbsp white vinegar to your desired water for 10 minutes. Remove and rinse with cold water, seasoned, and get to cooking. BE WARNED! The meat will be extremely soft so keep checking on the texture.

5. WHY YOU SHOULD KEEP A CUT ONION IN THE FRIDGE

As you know there are bacteria floating around in your fridge. This is so because of the various types of foods being stored in it.

Secondly, your fridge is always closed and always moist which can cause bacteria from one contaminated food to pass on to the other. Keeping a cut onion in the fridge will absorb all that bad bacteria. CHANGE TWICE WEEKLY.

6.CORRECT BURNT RICE WITH BREAD

What to do if your rice is badly burnt? The smell of burnt rice is not appetizing at all. That’s something you might not want to put on yours and most certainly someone else’s plate, but what if you have to. Here is how to solve that problem.

Remove the pot from the heat. DO NOT STIR !!! place 2 slices of white bread on the top of the rice. Cover with aluminum foil for 5-10 minutes. Your rice will be smelling much better than it did before.

7. STOP OVERFLOWING POTS

Can anyone tell me why pots have to overflow, causing a huge mess on the stove? Well, I guess I have to figure that one out on my own. Here is my solution that works.

Place a wooden spoon on the top of the pot to prevent overflowing. EXTRA TIPS: Tilting the lid will work just fine also pouring a little cooking oil in the pot will prevent the overflows.

8.ANNOYING PLASTIC WRAPS

We all know how ripping off a piece of plastic wrap can be difficult. The technicalities in doing so seem to require a university degree in removing plastic wrap easily and evenly.

However, here is a genius way to do it. Place your plastic wrap in the freezer a few minutes before using it and you are ready to roll.

9.SEASONED YOUR IRON SKILLET

To make your meals taste really delicious, seasoning the meal is not the only thing that can do that. Your pot can add flavor to your meals too.

Keep your skillets seasoned by scrubbing them with salt instead of dish soap and they will add flavor to all your meals, This works well with hamlets eggs, meats, and stews just as well.

10.MILK AS KITCHEN FIRST AID

Cooking means that in some way or the other there will be accidents and you may get a burn at some point in time. If this should happen, rush to the refrigerator and grab hold of the milk,  preferably condensed milk as it is heavier and will make a better mask.

Pour the milk directly onto the burn and gently rub it on the area. The milk will act as a cover and soothing agent. Preventing the burn from doing any further damages.

TEA BAGS FOR FLAVOR

Your tea bags are more than making a soothing tea. Teabags are great for flavoring that stew for dinner. Dropping a tea bag into your stew just at the end of cooking it will enhance the flavor making the stew one that keeps you wanting more.

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There are over a hundred ways that you can use Castile Soaps in your home. This versatile liquid form of Castile soap can be used as a laundry detergent, body washes, and works wonders on the skin too, it is an excellent household cleaner.

There are 8 amazing fragrances to choose from with each having its own purposes There are just too many things that you can use Castile soap to do.

It would take all day for me to mention all of its purposes and this could make me go on and on, so to make a long story short. Here are a few creative ways that you can use CASTILE SOAP to experience the magic as I did.

CITRUS, ALMOND, UNSCENTED, EUCALYPTUS, LAVENDER, ROSE, PEPPERMINT, TEA TREE

Two of the greatest things about Castile Soap is that your pocket will not scream to purchase a bottle. This one bottle can be used to do many different types of household cleaning tricks.

WAYS TO USE IT

This is most certain, because of it being a natural product, If I must speak generally, I can almost certainly say most homemakers are looking for natural products that are home friendly.

Not only is Castile Soap safe but with this one product, you can make a perfect shampoo, body wash, facial wash, reduces acne, cleans eyeglasses, just to name a few. Doesn’t it sound amazing?

You could search but I don’t believe you could find another soap so versatile and gentle on the skin. The name may suggest that its beauty products, but not only that, but it is a perfect antibacterial agent for surfaces too. You can never go wrong with its surprises.

1.WASH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Wow! this is out of the ordinary. To ensure your fruits and vegetables are safe for consuming washing is the only way to do that. One way you can wash your market take home is to fill a bowl with water.

Add to this a drop of Tea Tree Castile Soap, wash and then rinse well. You can be sure that they are free from bugs and harmful pesticides.

2. CASTILE LAUNDRY DETERGENT

Make your own natural laundry detergent with  Castile Soap. Simply combine 1 cup fabric softener to 1 cup Castile Soap in a pouring container.

Closed tightly and shake well. Use this to wash your laundry as you would a regular laundry detergent.

3. REJUVENATING BODY WASH

Great for the skin. Prevent dryness and itching. Perfect to use on returning from the beach and also in the winter to prevent winter itch.

The Tea Tree Castile Soap will work well for you here as it is packed with organic oils that moisturize the skin and hair.

4. GLASS CLEANER

We all have a method to clean our eyeglasses but with Castile Soap you can be sure that it is safe to use on even your test glasses.

Here is a simple homemade glass cleaner recipe that you will love. Combine a mixture of 1 tsp Unscented Castile Soap to cup water, Using a soft lint-free cloth wipe the glasses. When you are through doing that use a clean dry cloth to dry.

5.TOOTHPASTE ALTERNATIVE

If you are looking for a frugal toothpaste alternative and you need a natural way to do it. Simply pour a small amount of Peppermint Castile Soap onto your toothbrush and use this to brush your teeth.

I must confess, the taste is not wonderful to the taste buds at first but eventually, they will adopt. The best part of it your mouth will smell refresh.

6.SHAVING SPRAY

Make your own shaving spray and forget about those overpriced ones on the shelves. Simply combine a mixture of Castile Soap and water, and you are ready to shave.

Here is how, using a 1/2 cup Castile Soap to 1/2 cup water, shake well before pouring into a spray bottle. Use this to spray your skin and you are ready to remove that hair. Unscented Castile Soap.

7.CLEANS HARDWOOD

For your hardwood floor, this is the best cleaner you could find. It is just right as it is a natural cleaner and won’t leave any permanent damage to your floor. you can choose from any of the 8 super amazing fragrances listed above.

Make a mixture of 2 cups Castile Soap to a gallon of water, grab a mop and clean your floor. Allow to dry, You won’t believe what you were missing.

Your floor will be spotless. I love using the Castile Tea Tree for this. It leaves a wonderful fragrance.

8.DIY FOOT SOAK

After a long day, you need a natural way to get those tired feet to relax. You are in luck, Lavender Castile Soap is the ideal foot soak. Drop a dab of soap into a pan of warm water. Place those tired feet in and relax at the lavender fragrance.

9.DIY ACNE FACIAL WASH

Not to exaggerate, but when I say amazing that’s what it is. Tea Tree Castile Soap prevents dryness that causes skin conditions, especially in the winter season,  It works as a facial cleanser, preventing acne outbreaks on the face.

Take your favorite castle Soap in the bathroom with you. Dilute to a weaker strength with water and use it daily as a facial wash. Continue to use this mixture for a perfectly rejuvenated acne-free skin.

10.CASTILE CARPET CLEANER

To clean your carpet Simply add 3 tbsp of Citrus or Almond Castile Soap to your carpet steamer. Not only will your carpet receive the perfect clean but the smell of citrus/ almond will be everywhere in your house. Can you imagine that?

11.COLD STEAM TREATMENT

To steam treat a cold with Castile Soap is pretty simple. Fill a large bowl with hot water. Pour in 1/4 cup Eucalyptus Castile  Soap. Then cover your head with a thick towel.

Place your face exactly over the steaming bowl, do this for 10 minutes. No more runny nose for you.

12.DEEP CLEAN HAIR SHAMPOO

If you are looking for a super awesome natural shampoo alternative that will do a wonderful job, then try this alternative.

You can choose any fragrance Lavender or Tea Tree works well on the hair removing greasy build-up without leaving your hair dry, After washing, rinse and use your regular conditioner to give it that finishing touch.

13.THE PERFECT FOOT SOAK

For tired feet that need a natural soak to relieve tension and pain do this. Pour liquid castile soap (PEPPERMINT) in a foot soak pan. plug it in to allow the bubbles to form. Now place those tired legs in and sit back.

The bubbles will take the form of your feet while growing. This will relax the muscles in your feet and also soften calluses. Allow the foot soak for a half-hour before removing.

We hope that you find these tips helpful. Thanks for visiting, see you soon.

The very thought of baby powder as a household cleaning product is a little surprising. Baby powder has its uses not only on our babies but its an excellent cleaning product too.

From your bathroom to the kitchen and surprisingly your garden. It simply changes the way we all see its existence. It simply changes the way we see it.

Baby powder has diverted from the bathroom to our bedrooms and now to our kitchen. What purpose could baby powder have in the kitchen?

That answer is listed below. It simply makes everything it touches just awesome. Here are some amazing ways to make baby powder do its magic for you, in and around your home.

[1] GET THOSE GLOVES OFF

After wearing a glove for a few hours, they can get very sweaty making it hard for you to remove them. As much as we appreciate the protection a pair of gloves give to us we certainly don’t want them sticking to our hands when its time for them to go.

Here is how to easily remove them. Sprinkle baby powder on the inside of the glove before putting them on. This will prevent sweating and the glove will come off easily without sticking.

[2] DETER RABBITS

I just love those little soft and cuddly animals, they are so cute, but you certainly won’t call them that if you have a vegetable garden. To discourage rabbits from visiting your garden, do this amazing baby powder trick.

Sprinkle on the leaves of the plant and the rabbit will not return. Hmmm, who could hate the smell of baby powder? Rabbits, something must be wrong with your sense of smell.

[3] DEODORIZE YOUR BOOTS

Boots tend to have a musky odor or will eventually get one. This is caused by sweat and then comes the mold formation. Sprinkling baby powder in your boots will absorb the moisture.

Not only will it remove the nasty odor, but it can also prevent it. Next time you buy a new pair of boots sprinkle some baby powder into it and to keep it smelling like new.

[4] MAKE SHEETS COOL

The summer is almost here and there will be a lot of hot summer nights. To make sure your nights are cool, and to have a comfortable sleep.

Sprinkle baby powder on the sheet before getting into bed. This amazing trick will keep your sheets cool all night. To add to that, it will absorb night sweats making you have a refresh body odor in the morning. Isn’t that awesome?

[5] REFRESHES OLD BOOKS

Books are valuable possessions to have in these modern times when the world has gone tech with EBOOKS and much more. Our books are sitting there on the shelves growing old. Don’t throw them out, you need to preserve these books. Years from now your books will be valuable.

Give your old books a facelift. To do that is certainly not impossible. Sprinkling baby powder on your old books. It will absorb the moisture. With no moisture,  there can be no mold and with no mold, you will have a clean fresh smelling book with pages that are readable again.

[6] ABSORB GREASE

Because the baby powder is good at absorbing things, grease is no exception. The next time you get grease on your shirt, sprinkle with baby powder. This trick works on carpets too. Just sprinkle and let it remain for 10 minutes before dusting off.

[7] STOPS SQUEAKING WOODEN FLOORS

A squeaky floor can be the worst sound you ever hear. There are a lot of expensive repair products on the market for that.

You may even be considering changing your floors. You can now get that thought out of your mind. Baby powder will take care of your scary squeaky for you.

Sprinkle your cracks with baby powder then sweep the floor. The powder will work as a cushion so when you walk on the floor, the boards won’t be rubbing together, making that annoying squeak. It is as easy as A.B.C. No more squeaks.

[8] SOOTHING FACE POWDER

Stop paying for expensive finishing powders. All you need to do to boost your makeup is this. After applying your makeup. Dust baby powder on your face to set your makeup. Now you can save on finishing powders.

[9] AIR FRESHNER

How many things have you tried to make your home smell amazing? I can imagine a dozen or maybe you are a first-timer who is trying to figure out how you would want your home to smell. If you like the smell of baby powder and would like your entire home to smell that way.

Simply mix the baby powder with your favorite essential oil. Leave it in a small container in a corner. Your home will be smelling great in no time. You can do this for your car too.

[10] BEAUTIFUL EYELASHES

Everyone wants to have beautiful lashes. We tried many different ways to get them looking plumped and gorgeous. Here is a simple eyelash trick.

Dust baby powder over your eyelashes before applying the mascara. It will boost the fullness of your lashes.

[11] PETS DRY SHAMPOO

Not every day you have the time to give your pet a shower or a fast clean up. which can lead to serious odor consequences. Here is a baby powder dry shampoo trick.

Sprinkle your pet with baby powder. This will absorb the sweat leaving your pet smelling great. Most pets hate water so they will be thanking you for this new idea.

[12] MAKE SINKS CLEAN AND GLOWING

Take a bottle of baby powder into the kitchen with you when you are cleaning. YEP, baby powder works miracle on sinks and stainless steel appliances. It’s safe to leave a bottle of baby powder in your kitchen at all times. You will be needing it sooner or later.

You must be speechless at this moment, but don’t worry, you won’t be using it to cook. It will be cleaning for you. Yes, you heard right. Sprinkle the baby powder in your sink. Then dust it away to reveal a clean shiny sink and an amazing smell too.

[13] CHASE AWAY BUGGING BUGS

If you are bothered by those pesky bugs who seem to think your garden is theirs, you need to do something about them fast.

You need to stop those little pests from taking down your hard work. You may be skeptical about using some of those harmful pesticides on the market.

There is another harmless way to get rid of those bugs. Sprinkle baby powder on the leaves and around the root of the plant. Bugs are turned off by the smell and will not bother you again.

[14] LOOSEN TANGLED HAIR

If your hair is in a bind, trying to loosen it without proper help can cause your hair to fall to the ground, now, that sounds a bit scary. The fastest way to get yourself out of this situation without anything scary happening is to do this.

Combine equal parts of baby powder and baking soda as a dry shampoo. Rub the mixture into your hair and comb through. This cool trick will loosen your hair without doing any damages. I hope that you find these tips helpful. SEE YOU SOON.

I was inspired by my boredom to get up and write this article, but only because I have found a way to deal with the whole issue of not having to be able to go about my usual daily duties.

Being stuck at home has its negatives and its positives. The negative is for those who are Closter phobic, meaning, unable to be in an enclosed place or small place for a long period.

This can lead to a panic attack where you feel as if you are about to stop breathing, depression can kick in. Even though you had no symptoms before.

In a locked up situation, this can become a condition to deal with, and as you know depression comes with a lot of other friends, like excessive smoking and alcohol consumption which lead to other conditions.

Now, the good thing about being at home, family time, time to think about you, creating great relationships, bonding with your pets.

Taking care of the plants and simply fixing what was wrong. Finding everyday activities to do will remove all the bad things I mentioned earlier.

Out with the NEGATIVES and in with the POSITIVES. Listed below are some great ways you can have fun while at home. Ideas that are sure to make it a pleasurable. REMEMBER TO HAVE PLANS FOR THE PETS TOO.

PLANS FOR THE DAY

PLAN YOUR DAY…Make a daily schedule. Make a list of things you will get done, make sure to write it on a note paper and stick it to the fridge. That way everyone can see it. You can even add a list of chores for each family member right there on the list.

MAKE A LIST

Every morning everyone should check the list to see what their day should be looking like. Make it fun, have the kids help with household duties, outdoor duties, have them decorate their room. this way you will get them to clean the mess out of their room.

GAMES ARE FUN

I am a lover of dominoes and card games. This a perfect activity to plan for the family GAMES NIGHT. How about a MOVIE NIGHT? this is when you all get together to watch a movie.

Have everyone write the name of their favorite movie on a small piece of paper. Toss them in a bag and give it a good shake. Have someone close their eyes and pick one from the bag.

Whatever movie pops up that’s the one. Just pray it is a good one, Have some POPCORN AND SNACKS READY. Movie night is just one great idea but you can create your own with your family. Remember to ask everyone for a suggestion this way no one is left out. HAVE FUN!!

PLAN FUN MEALS

Being bored means having good food around. This food can be healthy home-cooked meals. Create meal ideas, check out recipes on social media.

There are some good ones, especially on Pinterest. Have a  meal plan for the whole week. Have the kids give meal ideas too.

Ask for volunteers to help with dinner. Finally, EAT TOGETHER. Eating together can be around the dinner table, sitting on the floor, taking dinner outside, you can even make dinner on the grill in the back yard hmmm sounds delicious and a lot of fun.

BAKE AWAY BOREDOM

Some foods help the brain to relax. This food, I call them ” HYGGE FOODS” this word is a Danish word meaning creating comfort no matter where you are or your situation. I have benefited a lot from learning about this.

Create sweet treats like cookie, cupcakes, muffins, pies. Bake one of these for the week or maybe do two. Learn to make homemade chocolates they are quite easy to make and just as tasty. Sit in a quiet place that’s your favorite area and munch. This will help you to relax.

CLEAN WITH MUSIC

Music can control your mood. Fast beats make you go fast while slow music slows you down and helps with focus and meditation. Being at home means more cleaning duties.

This can be fun. Put on your favorite music if it is fast then you can go ahead and shaking what your mother gave to you while cleaning.

If you like it slow, then put on your earphones and wipe and dust to the slow motion of the rhythm.  I can assure you, you will be done in no time and you won’t break a sweat.

REDECORATE

Make your home brand new without spending a dime. Changing your surroundings is a great way to refresh your mind.

Seeing the same familiar things every day in the same spot for the past year can make you feel like ‘whatever’ shift them around, create a place at the window just for you.

Move the tv to a different angle, move the bed, how about the dining set, the bedroom is a must, make your bed just like they do at a hotel, place magazines in your bathroom, and on side tables.

Make your air-fresheners with scented oils. These are cheap and can be purchased online.

CREATE OR BUY SOMETHING NEW

This may sound like breaking your pocket trying to find activities to do. Factually speaking, shopping is a great way to relieve stress. It all boils down to how much of it you do, and how much you spend.

Buying the simplest of things such as a PJ or a doormat can put a smile on your face and give you a sense of newness. Creating something to use in the home works wonders just as well.

Try a pen holder, use ice trays to make or create something, learn how to crochet a table mat. I  crochet a covering for my computer chair and believe me I am no artist. I know you can think of something you too can create.

TAKE A BREAK WITH NATURE

Being in a situation where there is no fresh air, no sound from nature’s voice, can cause serious psychological problems.

Our body was made to socialized with nature. Without having some form of God’s natural gifts around us can take away the sense of living.

Air-conditioners are great, but fresh air refreshes your thoughts. The whistling of the trees, the sound of water drops, the melodious singing of the birds, Just take a moment to sit outside, no phone, tablet, or computer.

Take an hour at the earliest of the morning when everyone is still in dreamland. Have a talk with the flowers, the birds, and the trees.

MOVE THOSE LIMBS

Exercise as we all know is good for you. When you are at home you can lose focus on your health. Remember exercise activates the minds, de-stress your entire body, this helps with blood flow, and most of all, weight loss or just simply maintaining your weight. Whatever the reasons is, it is good for you.

There are many ways for you to exercise, aerobics, weights, yoga, running, skipping the best of all dance. If you are like me who likes to change my physical activities then DANCING is what you should be doing. Put on your dancing shoes, hit that play button, and shake that booty.

LAUGH YOUR HATS OFF

Laughing relaxes the muscles in your face. Did you know that it takes more muscles to frown than it takes to laugh or smile? Its possibles that life can give you nothing to laugh about, but there is always something to smile about.

MAKE FUN OF YOURSELF WHEN YOU SAY OR DO SOMETHING STUPID. Watch a funny program,  read funny articles. Make jokes with friends and family.

FORGET ABOUT THE WORLD FOR A MINUTE AND LAUGH YOUR HATS OFF WITH THIS LITTLE TALE…

There was once a farmer who just got his first cell phone. He had no one to call so he kept calling customer service until they stopped answering.

He went to visit a friend, telling him of his plight. Jokingly, he said to him, well sir, maybe your phone has a cold.

He was concerned about hearing about his phone having a cold. Knowing his friend’s expertise in this area. He asked if there was any medicine that could help.

He said yes, maybe some cold medicine he asked pleadingly, can I have some. His friend handed him the bottle waiting to see if this was really going to happen.

To his surprise, he poured the medicine on the phone. The friend was so overwhelmed, he fell to the ground, tears running out of his eyes.

He was laughing so hard they had to give me a glass of water to cool him down. Guess what? The clueless man never heard from customer service again, as the phone died of a cold.

I hope this article will help you have some fun no matter where you are. I hope these tips were helpful. SEE YOU SOON!

By now the name WD-40 has made its way into almost every household. Famous for its hinge and rust fixing job it has done very well, but there is more…

WD-40  has taken on a new duty that can help you with many of yours which are surprisingly “cleaning hacks.” That’s what I must say is pretty unbelievable and at the same time amazing!

The fun part is you can do it yourself, this will save you the task of having to hire cleaners to get the cleaning done for you. Here are a few tricks to get you through the day using WD-40.

1. REMOVES RUST AND STOP SQUEAKS

To stop a squeaky door from scaring the daylight out of you. Here is what to do. Simply grease the hinges with WD-40.

The squeak Will disappear immediately. Leaving you feeling comfortable and relax when you sit for a warm cup of tea. EXTRA TIP… For squeaky floors, spray the creases and that too will be solved.

2.SHINES LEAF OF ARTIFICIAL PLANTS

I have always wondered how an artificial plant leaf always looks so radiant, I thought well, they are plastic so that’s why they are always looking so beautiful.

Only to find out that if not clean they can gather dust and look very unpleasant. Simply clean the leaves with WD-40 using a sponge. This will leave your artificial plant looking fresh and looking gorgeous again.

3. ELIMINATES HARD WATER STAINS FROM SHOWER HEADS AND FAUCETS

Spray WD-40 directly on the showerhead to remove that build up limescale. Leave on for 2-3 minutes before scrubbing with a toothbrush.

Giving the oil 4 minutes to sit on the stain will loosen the tight grip of the stain, hence making it easier to clean away. Your showerhead will look amazing.

4.REMOVES WATER SPOTS ON MIRRORS

To remove those nasty looking water spots from your mirrors, try doing this easy but clever trick.

Using a sponge with just a dab of WD-40 to wipe the spots. This will make those ugly spots disappear fast leaving your mirror spot-free.

5.PREVENT SNOW FROM STICKING TO SHOVEL

Removing snow with a shovel can be a hard task as the snow always seem to get stuck to the shovel.

Before going out to clear the snow away from your driveway try taking a can of WD-40 with you. Use it to spray your shovel.

The oil in the spray will prevent the snow from sticking to the shovel. Have fun shoveling!!!!!

6. STOPS WATER FROM DRYING ON GLASS SHOWER DOOR

After cleaning your shower door it is very heartbreaking to see the watermarks reappeared again after you took that long shower. Rub WD-40 on the door before you take a bath.

This will prevent the water from getting dry and leaving a mess. Do this every day to keep watermarks at bay so that your shower door will look amazing all the time.

7. REMOVES STUCKED RINGS

By wearing a ring over time, somehow it just manages to not wanting to get off when you want it to. Beneath your ring can become very dirty if not cleaned.

You would want to remove it to clean the ring and also your finger, or maybe you were just playing Cinderella’s sisters and got it stuck to your finger.

Spray a tap of WD-40 in the area. Ensure it gets underneath the ring. Then slowly and gently twist the ring upwards to the tip of your finger. Woo! it’s done.

8. ELIMINATES COFFEE STAINS FROM COUNTERTOPS

Coffee is an amazing beverage, but when it stains it does well at that. Countertops suffer from this torture all the time.

Certainly, you wouldn’t want to mess up those expensive materials you just spent a million on, right? Anyway, cover the stains with WD-40 and let it remain for 10 minutes then wipe away with a damp cloth.

9.CLEANS PIANO KEYS

How cliche but brilliant is this? Well, cliche but true. To keep the keys on your piano looking clean at all times. Here is how to get it done. Grab a can of WD-40, soft cloth, and a queue tip.

Spray the cloth with WD-40 and wipe the top of the keys. To get in between the keys, simply wet the queue tip with just a dab of WD-40 and clean in the creases of the keys. Then wipe with a clean cloth so that no grease is left behind.

10. REMOVE CRAYON MARKS

With those little feet running around your walls, appliances and furniture are bound to get crayon marks at some in time. When this happens no need to call in the experts as this will cost you a bucket of cash.

Simply wipe on WD-40 onto the mark and let it sit for 10 minutes. Use a dry cloth to wipe. Now, go ahead clean the area with water and soap, using a sponge this time.

11.STOP SQUEAKING WICKERS

If you are a lover of wicker furniture then you are going to be elated to hear about this amazing idea.

After having your wickers, especially chairs. Constant use can make them look dull and worn. They seem to start squeaking whenever anyone sits on them.

Here is one way to stop that. Use WD-40 to clean your wicker chairs and you will hear not a sound from them anymore and their appearance will be pleasant to look at.

12 REMOVES CHEWING GUM HASSLE FREE

You can use WD-40 to remove gum from your hair, clothes, carpets, and furniture without actually doing any damage at all. Spray directly on the gum. Let it penetrate to the bottom.

Slowly pull the gum away from the hair. Use a wet rag to wipe the area to completely remove the mark.

I hope you find these amazing WD-40 tips helpful. SEE YOU SOON!

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Are you curious about this name Borax? I was when I first heard about it. It was very unclear to me what this product was used to do. I decided to purchase it so I could conquer my curiosity.

Exploring with Borax has been very interesting. This is an excellent product to have in your home. It works inside and out. In the garden and all the way into your garage. It can be used as an insecticide, cleaning sprays and also air freshener.

Borax is a non-toxic product that is used for household purposes only. If ingested can be harmful to humans and pets. It is an alkaline product which means it can cause skin irritations.

It’s best to use a glove when cleaning with borax or any other cleaning product. Here are 17 amazing borax household hacks.

1. STRESS-FREE RUST REMOVER

Clean all your rusty things like tools, grills, or even your rusty kitchen utensils with this simple mixture. Mix 1 part lemon juice, 1 part Borax.

Sprinkle the mixture on the rust then let it sit for 30 minutes. During this time just relax or do a workout while you wait. OK, SO THAT’S OVER, Finally, wipe it clean, repeat the process only if necessary.

2. UNCLOG BLOCKED TOILETS

How on earth does this work! Well, it does, though this may sound a bit messy, scoop as much water from the toilet. Pour in 1/2 cup of Borax.

Allow it to sit for 15 minutes to 1/2 hour. Add 3 cups of boiling water and flush. If all the mess is not completely flushed, repeat the process.

3.CLEANS GREAY SINKS AND COUNTERTOPS

These two should be spotless at all times as they are the first things you see when you enter a kitchen. To clean your sinks and counters you will need, 2 tbsp of vinegar and 1 tbsp of Borax.

Combine and add to a spray bottle. Fill the spray bottle with hot water and a few drops of dish soap, shake well. Use this to keep your sinks and counters looking splendid at all times.

4. REMOVES GREASE FROM DISHES FAST

Don’t we all want to know how to make our own dish soap? I don’t know about you but this is something I could use. Mix 1 tbsp of finely chopped bar soap with 1 tbsp of Borax.

Add to this 3 cups of boiling water and let it cool. Use this to wash your dishes as you would with any other dish soap. The results will be the same or even better. If you want a fast way out. Pour Borax on your greasy plates and wash them with warm water.

5. CLEANS STICKY FLOOR (TILES)

A sticky floor is not pleasant to walk on. I love to walk around my house barefooted, it just feels better but that’s when you really feel how messy your floor is.

To clean your floor free of stickiness, mix 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup Borax in a bucket. Fill the bucket up with warm water and add a little dish soap. Use this solution to mop your floor. Your floor will be clean as a whistle!

6. CLEANS MESSY TOILETS

A few years ago I lived with some really messy roommates. Before I used the toilet I had was to clean it, and that was not cool. Thanks to Borax, I survived.  Pour 1 cup of Borax in the toilet, wait for a few minutes then brush with a toilet brush and flush.

You can even use it on a damp sheet of paper towel to wipe the toilet seat and toilet handle. It works out well for me. (smart tip) always keeps a box of BORAX in the bathroom where everyone can see it.

7. KILL ANT COLONIES

Keep ants out by breaking down their colonies with Borax. Combine equal parts of sugar and Borax. Sprinkle this on their trail.

They will take it straight back into their colony to share with their friends and they will all die. There you go! it is over, you will be free of ants. Time to go ant hunting.

8. BORAX FIRE EXTINGUISHER

This is very important to remember, and you may never know when this will work for you. Another agent such as baking soda works well in putting out grease fire but did you know Borax will blow that fire out just the same.

Borax is a perfect fire extinguisher to have around whenever a fire is being used. Throw Borax powder directly on the flames or use it to stop the fire from spreading by, making a borderline around the flame. The fire will not be able to pass the line.

9. KILLS WEED ON DRIVEWAY AND WALKWAY

If your driveway or walkway is constantly covered with unwanted weed Borax can help you to weed them out for good. Simply sprinkle Borax on the weed for 2 consistent days.

Within a few days, the weeds will gradually die. Using Borax to control the weeds will not only kill them but the weeds will take months before returning.

10.KILLS MILDEW AND MOLD

To remove mold and mildew using Borax heat 1 liter of water then add a cup of borax. Combine to dissolve the powder, then pour the solution into a spray bottle.

Make sure to wear protective gear for your face and hands when dealing with mold as the mold is a toxic matter. Use a bristle brush to loosen the mold and mildew. Spray the solution on the saturated area. Allow sitting for 1-2 hours then rinse with warm water.

11.BORAX  ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER

To create your borax all-purpose cleaner simply do this. Pour  3 cups of warm water into a container. To this add 3 tablespoons of borax powder into the water.

Enhance the solution simply by adding a squirt of dawn dish soap, 5-1o drops of rosemary essential oil, and 10 drops of lemon essential oil.

Pour into a spray bottle and use it as a daily household cleaner to keep away fungal bacteria and keep your home smelling fresh.

12.CLEAN THE LINENS

If you need to have fresh, and clean linens then do this the next time you wash. Gather all your linens. it would best to separate the whites to avoid color damage.

Toss into the washer, run the cycle on the warm water. Add one and a half cups of borax two cups depending on the amount of linen. For best results, allow soaking in the washer with the solution then proceed to wash.

13.SANITIZE AND CLEAN COUNTERTOPS

Countertops are prone to grease and stains. Keep your countertops clean with your all-purpose cleaner. See the solution in # 11. Mist the countertop with the solution wait 5 minutes to allow penetration.

Use a sponge to gently scrub the area for 2 minutes. Then wipe the countertop with a damp rag. This will remove stains and grease and even bad odors. NOTE: DO NOT USE ON VARNISHED COUNTERTOPS.

14.REFRESHES AND CLEANS MATTRESS

With the infestation of bed bugs in most homes treating your mattress is essential to keeping them away. You may not need to call in the pest control agency after all. All you will need is this solution.

Combine a mixture of 3 cups warm water to 1/2 cup borax powder. Add 5 drops of each, lavender essential oil, peppermint essential oil, and tea tree essential oil. Baby powder essential oil is a favorite of mine.

Use this to mist the entire mattress. It will eliminate dust mites, remove urine marks, and refreshes your mattress.  Regular use of this solution will prevent bed bugs from breeding.

15.CLEANS CARPET

To clean your carpet make a solution of 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup borax powder 2 tablespoon baking soda and 10 drops lemon essential oil.

Spread the paste over your carpet. Leave for over-night then vacuum in the morning. This will not only remove stains but leave your carpet smelling amazing.

16.CLEAN LEATHER

Make a mixture of 1-quart water (warm) 4 tablespoon borax and 1 tablespoon of Murphy’s Oil Soap. Combine well and pour into a spray bottle.

Use this solution to mist your leather sofas and chairs. This works well on stainless steel appliances and any other furniture that needs a glow.

17.WINDOW CLEANER

To clean your glass window all you need to do is to make a  solution of 4 tablespoon borax  1 cup warm water to this add a squirt of dish soap and shake well.

Mist your window and wipe with a clean sponge. Use a wet rag to clean away the solution. Continue doing this until the solution is no longer visible.

This will remove all smear and dirt leaving your window looking crystal clear. EXTRA TIP:  USE A OLD SHEET OF NEWSPAPER TO GIVE IT THAT EXTRA SHEEN.

We hope you find these tips helpful, see you soon.