Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Getting Rid of Skunk Smells in the Home
A reader recently asked about getting rid of skunky smells...Here are the helpful replies from our readers! Thanks as always, you guys. :)
--------------
TOMATO JUICE
Sent in by Vicki:
"TRY POURING TOMATO JUICE ON THE SPOT. TOMATO JUICE WORKS ON PETS WHO HAVE BEEN SPRAYED ON BY SKUNKS SO WHY NOT HOUSES?"
BURY IT & TOMATO JUICE
Sent in by Bev:
"If it's shoes, bury them in soft dirt for a couple of days. If clothes & people, put 4 large cans of tomato juice, cheap brand ok, in warm bathwater. Let clothes set 24 hrs or more then wash as usual. You can also bath animals in it too. It worked for my husband."
APPLE CIDER VINEGAR
Dorina wrote:
" Acidic recipe:
A rinse made of a mixture of 2/3 water and 1/3 organic apple cider vinegar could work, too, but make sure not to get such acidic ingredients in the dog's eyes." (from www.care2.com/greenliving/deskunking-your-dog.html )
FABRIC SOFTENER
Dorina wrote:
"In the same care2 article, the comments section -- a poster noted she used diluted Downy fabric softener to get rid of the smell on her pet. While I don't know about using such a thing on my pet, I would try it in a spray bottle on my couch, carpet, etc."
VINEGAR
Dorina had one more brainwave...(lol)
"Hi again,
I just was reading articles on removing odors from homes and bam...there it was and I was amazed I didn't think of it myself especially since the other deskunker had it in it.
Vinegar!
Try placing vinegar in some bowls around the home overnight to remove the odor of the skunk in the house. It works on so many other odors and is natural and inexpensive...well worth trying.
Good luck!
Dorina"
BAKING SODA, PEROXIDE AND DOG SHAMPOO REMEDY
Submitted by Jane, "Mom to 6 Canine Boys"
"Mix together 1/2 cup baking soda, 1 pint peroxide and 1 teaspoon dog shampoo. Immediately poor on dog and let stand a few minutes before washing out. This works wonderfully."
Submitted by Joyce from Arkansas:
"This was posted in a sportsman magizine. To remove skunk odor, mix together one quart of peroxide, one cup of baking soda and a squirt of Dawn dishwashing liquid. This has to be mixed at the time of use, can not be mixed and stored. The dawn breaks down the skunk odor oils and the peroxide and baking soda foam it away."Labels: baking soda, cleaning, Dawn liquid, dogs, natural, odor removal, peroxide, pets, skunk
Posted by HappySlob ::
3:16 PM ::
1 comments
Post / Read Comments
---------------oOo---------------
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Reader's Questions - House and Home - Cleaning the Washing Machine
Does anyone have tips on cleaning the washer? Specifically, the dispenser for fabric softener on the agitator. Mine is kind of gunky and I'd love to see it sparkling clean! Thanks! Elisa
If YOU have a suggestion for Elisa, please e-mail it to me at christina@happyslob.com and I'll include it here on the blog for her!Labels: cleaning, helpful hints, laundry, readers questions, readers tips, washers, washing machines
Posted by HappySlob ::
10:58 AM ::
0 comments
Post / Read Comments
---------------oOo---------------
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Cleaning and Repairing Eyeglasses - Easy Household Tips and Hints
I wear glasses, and like so many of us - I find that my glasses are always dirty! Here are a few tips that will help all of us to keep our glasses clean and scratch-free:
- Here's my favorite homemade eyeglass cleaning formula, sent in to my KCnM Newsletter years ago.
- Apparently, cigarette ashes helps to remove scratches from eyeglass lenses! just make a paste of old cigarette ashes (I know, sort of icky...but if it works, it works!) and apply to the scratches on the lens. Repeat a few times, and then wash away with water and buff gently with a lint-free cleaning cloth.
- Since smooth peanut butter helps to remove scratches from CD's, it might also work on eyeglasses. Gently apply a bit to the scratched surface of the glasses, and then buff clean. Please let me know how this tip works for you!
- Baby oil might also work when used to buff out scratches in eye glasses.
- Another great way to clean glasses is VERY simple - just use a drop of regular dishwashing liquid (the smallest drop possible) and use cool water to wash with a lint free cloth. Use another lint free cloth - or my favorite microfiber cloths - to wipe the glasses clean, without streaks or any bits of lint left behind.
Labels: ashes, buffing, cleaning, eyeglasses, formulas, glasses, household hints, how to, peanut butter
Posted by HappySlob ::
11:34 AM ::
0 comments
Post / Read Comments
---------------oOo---------------
