Have you ever boiled noodles only to have the water boil over? I'm not sure what chemical reaction happens here, but burnt water (and maybe that's not even what to call it) is the worst to try to clean off a stove.
In my house, over boiling water is a weekly occurance. I have always used the stove top cleaner to get that stuck on water off. Did that sound funny to anyone else?
A while back a good friend of mine was helping me out by cleaning for me every couple of weeks. My stove was a mess. I was working too many hours, spending several nights away from home for work and I just didn't have much time to clean. And my family members wouldn't dream of cleaning the stove. Well, my friend just amazed me, and I told her I needed to know her secret. And it's was so easy, I couldn't believe it.
Sprinkle a little baking soda onto your dirty but dry stove top. Take a wet washcloth and microwave it until it's steaming hot. I use a hot pad to grab the hot washcloth. Scrub away on the stove top with the washcloth. It really doesn't even take that much elbow grease. I personally think it cleans better than the commercial stove top cleaner, but I'll let you decide for yourself.
Let me know how it works for you and happy cleaning!
Monday, September 24, 2012
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Open Houses in Firth & Lincoln - Sunday Sept 16th
Two open houses this Sunday!
1:00-3:00 @ 602 Russell in Firth.
http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/602-Russell_Firth_NE_68358_M81981-46769
4:00-5:00 @ 200 S 52nd in Lincoln
http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/200-S-52nd-St_Lincoln_NE_68510_M89351-18751?offid=1607113
Stop by to view these homes and talk to me about your dream home!
1:00-3:00 @ 602 Russell in Firth.
http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/602-Russell_Firth_NE_68358_M81981-46769
4:00-5:00 @ 200 S 52nd in Lincoln
http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/200-S-52nd-St_Lincoln_NE_68510_M89351-18751?offid=1607113
Stop by to view these homes and talk to me about your dream home!
Magical Dishwasher Detergent
Have you ever gotten a really good tip and you just couldn't wait to share it? I've gotten several throughout my life and I'm always so happy when I can share a good one with a friend or even complete stranger.
Recently I went through a serious search for a dishwasher product that would really clean my dishes. I wasn't sure if my dishwasher had stopped working right, if they'd done something different to the water so that it didn't clean as well, or if the formula for my detergent was changed so that it was basically worthless. Whatever the case, I knew I had to do something differrent because my dishes were really getting gross. They were just covered in the scummy crusty white stuff - almost like a hard water or lime build up. In fact, I used one of those harsh chemical cleaners several times during my search to just get them back to normal.
But then one day when shopping, I found a product in a little bottle that promised sparkeling dishes. I'd been at this search for a very long time and was beginning to feel hopeless. But since the bottle was less than $5.00, I thought I'd try it out.
Low and behold the Angels sang when I opened my dishwasher. This stuff was amazing! I took a picture of the bottle and sent a text to my husband and then I posted it on Facebook.
Well, the other day, my daughters and I were shopping in that same store and I just humiliated them so much. They were sooooooooooooooo embarrassed. A woman was in the dishwasher detergent section and she was looking at that same bottle. I just had to tell her. I said, "That stuff is incredible, I couldn't believe how good it worked and it's the only stuff I use now." Of course she was surprised that I, a complete stranger, would tell her that. And my kids tried to get away from me as quickly as they could.
But don't you think in todays world we just don't have the time anymore. I mean, I wished someone had recommended that product to me when I started my desperate search. Either way, I'm happy I have it now and I'm more than happy to recommend the product.
Oh, and don't let me forget....it was Dishwasher Magic in a little soda can sized plastic white and blue bottle. I'm not rating it here for any environmental or recycling concerns, simply that it has removed all the white scale from all my dishes including the plastics. It has made me happy again!
Have a great day!
Recently I went through a serious search for a dishwasher product that would really clean my dishes. I wasn't sure if my dishwasher had stopped working right, if they'd done something different to the water so that it didn't clean as well, or if the formula for my detergent was changed so that it was basically worthless. Whatever the case, I knew I had to do something differrent because my dishes were really getting gross. They were just covered in the scummy crusty white stuff - almost like a hard water or lime build up. In fact, I used one of those harsh chemical cleaners several times during my search to just get them back to normal.
But then one day when shopping, I found a product in a little bottle that promised sparkeling dishes. I'd been at this search for a very long time and was beginning to feel hopeless. But since the bottle was less than $5.00, I thought I'd try it out.
Low and behold the Angels sang when I opened my dishwasher. This stuff was amazing! I took a picture of the bottle and sent a text to my husband and then I posted it on Facebook.
Well, the other day, my daughters and I were shopping in that same store and I just humiliated them so much. They were sooooooooooooooo embarrassed. A woman was in the dishwasher detergent section and she was looking at that same bottle. I just had to tell her. I said, "That stuff is incredible, I couldn't believe how good it worked and it's the only stuff I use now." Of course she was surprised that I, a complete stranger, would tell her that. And my kids tried to get away from me as quickly as they could.
But don't you think in todays world we just don't have the time anymore. I mean, I wished someone had recommended that product to me when I started my desperate search. Either way, I'm happy I have it now and I'm more than happy to recommend the product.
Oh, and don't let me forget....it was Dishwasher Magic in a little soda can sized plastic white and blue bottle. I'm not rating it here for any environmental or recycling concerns, simply that it has removed all the white scale from all my dishes including the plastics. It has made me happy again!
Have a great day!
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Open House on Sunday September 16 from 1:00 to 3:00 at 602 Russell Firth. Stop in and see what this home has to offer!
http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/602-Russell_Firth_NE_68358_M81981-46769?ex=NE554719791
http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/602-Russell_Firth_NE_68358_M81981-46769?ex=NE554719791
Monday, September 10, 2012
Isn't Cleaning Toilets Fun?
Isn't Cleaning Toilets Fun?
I didn't think so!! I have a strange occurrence in my house. The upstairs bathroom toilet will get a yellow to orange ring at the water line. For some reason, the main floor toilet seems to be fine. I don't know what causes this. But I do know that traditional cleaners have never made any difference on getting rid of the pesky ring.
A local real estate agent that lives in my neighborhood gave me some great advice. She recommended using a pumice stone to clean the residue. Now, this is an icky job. It requires gloves and yucky clothes just in case you get over zealous and splash. If you're lucky, you have a 13 year old son or daughter who loves challenges like this and you can just set them free. I'm one of the lucky ones and my daughter cleaned it for me. It took her about an hour.
She accomplished this project about 6 months ago and so far there is no sign of the ring returning. But just in case, I am prepared with another pumice stone.
I found the pumice stone in the health and beauty section of the store, where the finger nail files and clippers are sold. If you have a stubborn stain in your toilet you might check it out!
I make no guarantees on what it does to the finish, but I haven't noticed any problems in my situation.
Happy cleaning!
I didn't think so!! I have a strange occurrence in my house. The upstairs bathroom toilet will get a yellow to orange ring at the water line. For some reason, the main floor toilet seems to be fine. I don't know what causes this. But I do know that traditional cleaners have never made any difference on getting rid of the pesky ring.
A local real estate agent that lives in my neighborhood gave me some great advice. She recommended using a pumice stone to clean the residue. Now, this is an icky job. It requires gloves and yucky clothes just in case you get over zealous and splash. If you're lucky, you have a 13 year old son or daughter who loves challenges like this and you can just set them free. I'm one of the lucky ones and my daughter cleaned it for me. It took her about an hour.
She accomplished this project about 6 months ago and so far there is no sign of the ring returning. But just in case, I am prepared with another pumice stone.
I found the pumice stone in the health and beauty section of the store, where the finger nail files and clippers are sold. If you have a stubborn stain in your toilet you might check it out!
I make no guarantees on what it does to the finish, but I haven't noticed any problems in my situation.
Happy cleaning!
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