Flooding can occur after a heavy rain, appliance malfunction, or plumbing leak. Quick action is required to avoid potential health issues. 10 Guidelines for Safe Cleanup After Indoor Flooding 1. Understand that time is crucial. Mold grows within 24-48 hours. 2. Record details of damage with photographs or videos. 3. Prepare for difficult decisions. Border…
How to Remove Stains Naturally
Would you like to avoid harsh chemicals while tackling that stubborn carpet or laundry stain? In order to find the best solution, it’s helpful to consider the chemistry behind cleaning. On the pH scale, 7.0 is neutral. Anything above this is alkaline; anything below is acidic. Here are some examples of the pH factors of…
DIY Ant Trap and Pesticide Powder
Have ants found their way into your home? Looking to defeat them without toxic chemicals? Try this simple DIY Ant Trap! (Don’t miss the bonus Pesticide Powder recipe!) DIY Ant Trap and Pesticide Powder I no longer consider store-bought ant traps. We learned the hard way several years ago that those innocent-looking traps emit harmful…
Got Surface Mold? 10 Natural Solutions
Because of the nature of indoor environments, it’s easy for surface mold to develop – especially in the bathroom area, where air circulation is at a minimum. Before addressing the surface issue, it is important to rule out the presence of a deeper problem. Sometimes surface mold is due to hidden water damage. A crack…
DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent Recipe
Homemade powdered laundry soap works great with warm and hot loads of laundry, but what about cold loads? You have two options. Blend 1 tablespoon of powder with warm water and dissolve ahead of time, or make this DIY liquid laundry detergent recipe for use in all temperatures. (Find my powdered recipe here.) Both…
The Safety of Borax
Borax is frequently used in homemade laundry soap, dishwashing powders, and personal care products. The question often arises: Is borax safe to use? Borax, also known as sodium borate, sodium tetraborate, or disodium tetraborate, is a naturally occurring mineral composed of sodium, boron, oxygen, and water. (The scientific name for borax is sodium tetraborate…
