3 quick household saving tips that can save time, money and stress!

1. Dropped an egg on the floor? Spilled some cooking oil? Instead of using paper towels to wipe up a messy spills like those, try pouring salt on the spill. Let it sit for about 5 minutes. The salt should absorb the liquid and clumps should form, which make it easy to scoop up the mess with a spatula (save the paper towels!)

2.  Use lip balm to help keep outdoor light bulbs from getting stuck in the sockets; coat the threads in the base of the light bulb with lip balm before installing it in the socket.

3. Add 2 - 3 Tbs. of white vinegar into your bottle of liquid dish soap. The vinegar doubles the effectiveness of the dish soap so you will use less when cleaning the greasiest pots and pans!

Getting plastic outdoor furniture ready for summer can be easy and inexpensive! Just grab some shaving cream, spray some on a sponge and wipe down the plastic parts of your patio chairs and tables. Wait about 10 minutes or so, then use a hose to rinse the furniture.

Shaving cream has mild cleansers and softeners that make it easy to rinse away the grime and dirt on plastic surfaces.

Oh yea, a definite money saver is making natural cleaning products at home instead of buying them at the store. You have probably found many home made dish washer detergent recipes online already, but just in case you have not, and have been desperately searching about for one, I have one here that is easy and cheap!
( And even if saving some money is not enticing enough for you to make your own cleansers, think of how much better it is for the environment!)

All Natural Home Made Dish Washing Detergent
Just combine the following-
1 cup of borax
1 cup of baking soda
¼ cup of table salt
2 packets (half an ounce) of unsweetened lemon Kool-Aid

Do you make your own cleaning products? If so, what recipe works best for you?

 Here are a few quick tips that can save you time and money around your house!

1. If you have a screw that is stuck and/or corroded, soak a paper towel in hot sauce (yes, hot sauce!) and wrap the paper around the screw. The acids in the sauce should eat up the rust and the screw should turn easily.

2. Grease stains on tablecloths can be removed by sprinkling Splenda on the stains. The powder absorbs the oil and keeps the stain from becoming a permanent one.

3. Paint brushes can be easily cleaned and saved for the next paint job: soak the brushes in two gallons of water and a fabric softener sheet. Your paint brushes will be clean and the bristles will not get gummy and sticky.

4. To remove a bumper sticker on your car window or bumper, rub some mayonnaise over the sticker and let sit for a few minutes. The mayonnaise actually helps remove the glue so the sticker peels off easily and without damaging your car!

Save a little money, stress and time with some tips for your home:


Use salt to help remove burned-on food from pans. Just sprinkle about 1/2 cup salt and add 3 cups water to the pan (first remove any loose food). Then boil on stove for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover pan and let sit overnight. In the morning, scrape off loose food and wash as usual!

Remove candle wax from furniture by placing a baggie with ice on the drips. When the wax gets brittle, gently scrape off with a credit card. Polish gently if any residue remains.

Get pet hair out of carpet easily by wearing a rubber glove on your hand and running it over the carpet. Hairs will cling to the glove instantly.

Freshen carpets and rooms by sprinkling baking soda on your carpet. Wait an hour, then vacuum.

Got a sticky stain laundry problem? Just spray a little hairspray on the stain before washing. The rubbing alcohol in the spray breaks down the stickiness, making the stain easier to get out.

Save money by stretching that shampoo. Since most shampoos contain more detergents than your hair needs (and can dry your hair out), make two bottles out of one: Next time your bottle of shampoo is finished, don't toss it-save it. When you buy a new bottle, pour half into the old bottle, and fill the other half with water. Do the same with the other bottle. Diluting your shampoo is healthier for your hair and your wallet!

Exfoliate your skin with baking soda and save money by not buying expensive products at the store. Baking soda has a neutral pH level, so you don't have to worry about it drying your skin. Just mix some with enough water to make a paste. Lightly massage into your skin, rinse and feel softer skin!