Comments on: 7 Popular Cleaning Hacks That Aren’t Worth Your Time

By: Jessica North-O'Connell

Jessica North-O'Connell — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 23:06:13 +0000

When even the medical profession tells you not to use antibacterial detergents (they make the bacteria stronger, thus harder and harder to kill), those of us who have sought alternative ways to clean have to sit up and take notice! If you’re interested in killing bacteria, learn how to properly use real essential oils and real soap to help that process. There are a number of essential oils that have anti-microbial actions.

By: Sue Morton

Sue Morton — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 07:38:38 +0000

In reply to Jessica. Lemi Shine dishwasher additive is a fabulous product for hard water. The active ingredient is citric acid. Buy citric acid powder in bulk on Amazon or locally, it is far cheaper and works exactly the same. Put 1/2 teaspoon in the main wash dispenser cup with every load.

By: Wendy Rhodes

Wendy Rhodes — Sat, 07 Jan 2023 10:42:50 +0000

In reply to Jessica. Yup! Here in Central Texas where I live, the water is super hard too. I add Lemi Shine to each dishwasher load. Of course, I make sure the dishwasher is completely full first. We also use their version of rinse aid.

By: Lesley M.

Lesley M. — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 19:23:24 +0000

In reply to Diane Grinde. Your plumber is right. I've used it myself but it only freshens up the top of the drain. It never reaches the clog nor will it dissolve whatever the clog is. Whether is grease, soap buildup or hair, it's never going to reach it since the clog is probably down near the trap. It's not strong enough to cut thru anything. It's good for cleaning real silverware when used with aluminum foil but I can't think of another reason to use it. I've tried on discolored pans (since I still can't get used to cooking on a gas stove) and it did nothing.

By: Lesley M.

Lesley M. — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 19:01:47 +0000

When I moved into this apartment, of course I cleaned the bathroom (it was clean but still…). I lifted the top of the tank and the water looked like pond scum. The downstairs bath was fine but the upstairs was ewwww. Couldn’t figure out how to clean the water (I rent so I’m not fooling around with anything!) so I cut a piece of Magic Eraser, tied a string around it and dropped it in the tank. A couple of days later, I checked and the water was spotless. I’m pretty careful using them but since this wasn’t anything the landlord would see or that would hurt anything, I gave it a try. No scum anymore!!

By: Diane Grinde

Diane Grinde — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 14:33:21 +0000

A plumber told me that putting vinegar , baking soda and hot water in a drain will not clear a clog.

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 02:03:31 +0000

In reply to Leslie. I just fill up the bleach dispenser with hydrogen peroxide. My guys socks are actually cleaner and whiter than they ever were with bleach.