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January 13th, 2010 — Cleaning, Domestic Goddess
First, put away the Absolut and Grey Goose. Cleaning with vodka is best done with the cheap stuff. Vodka works well for a number of everyday and more unusual cleaning applications, and there are more uses for vodka than you may expect. As a cleaning agent, vodka is a good alternative to more toxic cleaners, bringing the sparkle back to your diamonds and freshening your home.
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Step1
Use vodka on your laundry. High-proof alcohol has a solvent effect and can work very well for removing some types of stains, including grass and vomit stains. Simply blot the stain with a clean cloth soaked in vodka. You can also use vodka to spot clean heavily beaded garments or clean beading. The alcohol will make the beads sparkle and clean the underlying fabric. By diluting one part vodka with five parts water, you can make a spray for freshening your clothes. Add a bit of lavender oil or other essential oil if desired. Diluted vodka spray is quite effective at removing cigarette odors, either by itself or after washing.
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Step2
Clean your bathroom. Vodka will help make a dingy bathroom sparkle. It is ideal for both glass and chrome and can remove that spotty dullness that effects the fixtures in your bathroom with little effort. Diluted in a spray bottle, it will remove hairspray and soap residue from the surfaces of your bath, especially ceramic tile. Cleaning with vodka is also effective on mold and mildew
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Step3
Use it to clean small, delicate items. Many types of jewelry, with the exception of softer and more delicate items like pearls and opals, will come clean with a soak in vodka. Vodka is also ideal for cleaning your eyeglasses without leaving streaks. If you own a chandelier or lamps decorated with glass prisms, vodka will make them sparkle. Apply to a soft cloth and gently wipe each prism or dilute and spray, then wipe.
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Step4
Kill and prevent unwanted household pests. A diluted vodka spray can be used to kill ants and other common household insects. Household plants can be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth and then wiped with diluted vodka to prevent aphid infestations. You can also use vodka to kill weeds. Combine 1 oz. of vodka, 2 cups of water and a bit of dish soap. Spray on weeds. These uses for vodka can keep your home free of unwanted visitors.
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Step5
Remove residues of various sorts. Vodka is an eco-friendly solvent and works quite well for removing adhesive from items of all sorts, even skin. Save yourself the money on expensive and smelly adhesive removers. – eHow.com
November 13th, 2008 — Cleaning, Domestic Goddess, Eco Friendlly
THE LAUNDRESS
Lindsey Wieber and Gwen Whiting, co-founders of The Laundress™, created this luxury fabric care and specialty detergent line to take the chore out of laundry. They saw the necessity of properly caring for their clothing and homes, but were not able to find products on the market that met their standards of delicacy, fragrance and sophistication. This propelled these entrepreneurs to design a luxurious brand of detergents and fabric care with their uniquely developed fragrances of Baby, Cedar, Lady and Classic. The Laundress launched in March 2004, after three years of research and development
WHY THE LAUNDRESS:
Made with renewable resources: biodegradable, non-toxic, plant-based ingredients, Allergen, dye, phthalate, phosphate and paraben free. Suitable for hand washing, high-efficiency, top-loading and front-loading machines, Compatible with all water systems and temperatures. Recyclable plastic, paper & packaging is used for all products. And Also contains stain-fighting enzymes.
www.TheLaundress.Com
October 8th, 2008 — Cleaning, Domestic Goddess, Shopping
Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day products provide an effective alternative for people who are concerned with the environmental effects of conventional cleaning products. Our formulas combine natural essential oils with leading-edge cleaning know-how to provide an enjoyable, safe experience for our customers. Mrs. Meyers cleaning products not only come in the most adorable packaging, but do a wonderful job of cleaning my home. They use naturally derived ingredients from nature, are biodegradable, free of chemicals and are never tested on animals. They come in 4 fantastic scents: Basil (My Favorite), Lavender, Lemon Verbena and Geranium. Mrs. Meyer’s also has an Amazing Baby Care and Pet Care Cleaning Line. They can be found at Target, Whole Foods Market and Bed Bath and Beyond and are worth every penny spent.
