Cream of Tartar — household Cleaning to Make You Swoon

In my little world, items like cream of tartar (potassium bitartrate) are not simply a super way to stabilize egg whites but also scandalously inexpensive cleaning secrets.  This long-forgotten gem of a cleaning agent may be used with a little water or vinegar to lift [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 01:40:38

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Palin Now being Attacked On Earmarks Relating To Unfunded Mandates Imposed Upon Alaska By Federal Legislation Like The Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act.

Patterico’s Pontifications has a great post on this piece in Politico ... in population and provide for population restoration, and continues research into Stellar Sea Lion population [more...]

Date: 2008-09-11 02:24:53

Drinking from the Springs of Living Water

photo by Snap Last Friday, there was a water line breakage of some sort near our home and we were unexpectedly without any water for half a day ... , do the majority of our cleaning chores, do any cooking, take showers, or even get a drink of water ... and we soon had nary a drop of water in our house. In the midst of this, I got to wondering [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:00:02

Mold Remediation

24 Hour Emergency Services, 1 Hour Response Time. J&M Keystone of San Diego: Flood and Water Damage, Fire and Smoke Damage, Carpet Cleaning and Mold Remediation, Call Today 800-368-2757 jmkeystone posted 3 hours ago from www.jmkeystone.com Find more top entertainment news, videos, and blogs on ShowHype: Other [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 19:00:36

SLIME: No Redeeming Social Merit But it Sells

August 5 1977- Slime is not a B film playing second bill to "Sheba, the Slug Queen" at the local drive-in ... with water and vinegar or soap. Dry cleaning will not remove Slime."A Mattel spokeswoman defended Slime [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 05:07:00

Green? Let’s Go White!

According to many experts White Vinegar has 1001 uses.  It can be used in cooking and cleaning as well as gardening and home remedies ... soap or detergent. To make cleaning the grill easier, spray a solution of half water and half white ... . "White distilled vinegar is a popular household cleanser, effective for killing most mold, bacteria [more...]

Date: 2008-07-28 19:39:57

Best MoCo Objects This Week

This and last week's picks: ... the Ikea furniture as a starting point, the two build out or on top of to create a variety of geometric ... would normally go down the drain, when washing hands, cleaning the veges, or even the warm up water [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 13:05:18

Water Damage Restoration: Mold Remediation

A flooded basement is bad enough to deal with and the clean up can be an arduous task ... . After the water is gone and the dirt has been removed and things seem to be back to normal there is still something to worry about: mold. Don’t let your home be invaded by this ... [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 08:45:03

Top 20 household uses of baking soda

There are so many uses for baking soda. The first time I picked up a box to use in a recipe I realized I could put it in my refrigerator to get rid ... ater. This clay is completely non toxic. Children can mold it, let it dry and paint their creations. 10. Clean vegetables and fruits with baking soda: sprinkle in water, soak and rinse the produce. [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 19:25:04

I’m Cleaning House…I Mean…Blog!

I’ve had the hand-water photo for ages, or at least a few months. I probably got it at Break.com because I get a lot of shots there ... of water to prevent light from getting in the water and triggering some sort of mold or moss or whatever [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 01:26:24

Pergo Flooring As An Alternative

by Ben Tunk Pergo flooring provides a wide range of laminate flooring, with a focus on providing the warm feel of hardwood ... replaced. Laminate flooring is very resistant to water damage and abrasion. A hardwood will crack ... that the former cannot. Carpet can end up absorbing water and food stains, making it difficult to keep clean [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 11:14:07

Jackson action

By Kate Sheppard Lisa Jackson, President-elect Obama's nominee to head the Environmental Protection Agency, ... pollutants; addressing toxic chemicals; cleaning up hazardous-waste sites; and protecting water [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 18:40:46

2 weeks in flower got a MITTY big problem

AHYONE KNOW A GOOD AND SAFE FLUSH MIX, IM TWO WEEKS IN FLOWER AND I SEEM TO HAVE PICK UP SOME UN WANTED GEUSTS. I WAS THINKING OF A WATER , NEEM, AND H2O2 MIX SO I COULD CLEAN OUT THE PLANTER SURFACE AS WELL AS THE ROOTS AND MEDUIM. AND I THINK H202 WILL HELP IN MOULD AND PEST REMOVAL. I JUST DON'T [more...]

Date: 2008-06-06 03:56:15

Installing Pergo Flooring

by Walter Tunk Pergo flooring provides a wide range of laminate flooring, with a focus on providing the warm feel of hardwood ... . Laminate flooring is very resistant to water damage and abrasion. A hardwood will crack and buckle ... . Carpet can end up absorbing water and food stains, making it difficult to keep clean. Over time [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 11:15:19

Man Cleaning With Blowtorch Starts Fire - Was Cleaning Cobwebs

SARGENT, Georgia - A Coweta County man learned the hard way that a blowtorch is not the same as a broom ... , but the entire home suffered smoke and water damage. More... Magazine Lane - Discount Cigarettes ... as he cleaned cobwebs from exterior eaves with a blowtorch. Winchell noticed the blaze when he saw smoke [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 17:17:00

Carpet Cleaning Solution Which Actually Works!

We have a cold water suction carpet cleaner(Rainbow) ... I tried Walmart’s brand, Great Value Bio-degradable Orange Formula Carpet and Upholstery cleaner ... as some of them.This solution even performed better than the professional carpet cleaning I had done [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 16:28:00

American Macro Week 2: Keystone Ice

American Macro Week 2: Keystone Ice Keystone Ice is the so-called "ice beer" version of Keystone Light (or just plain Keystone) ... . White fizzy head fell flat pretty quick. Smell: Really clean and neutral aroma; a bit of hard water [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 06:49:16

Water Restoration 911

Our apartment building is going through a major repiping project, the owners finally decided to change the plumbing to copper pipes ... insurance companies. Water Restoration 911 also handles mold and fungus remediation, fire ... and thoroughly cleaned. For this type of work, you must call in a professional. Water Restoration 911 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 16:35:50

Insurance Restoration

24 Hour Emergency Services, 1 Hour Response Time. J&M Keystone of San Diego: Flood and Water Damage, Fire and Smoke Damage, Carpet Cleaning and Mold Remediation, Call Today 800-368-2757 jmkey [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 18:33:08

Jiaosi Hot Springs

Here we are again, back at the hot spring resort.  We are taking three days off, without the kids this time, and are doing ‘fun stuff’ for us. Soaking for hours in steaming hot then freezing cold hot spring water. It’s such a rush to jump ... when you deep clean and fix everything that needs fixing. Aside from that, it’s been nice [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 05:35:20

Tips For Water Damage

Help full tips in what to for water damage by SERVPRO:  Remove as much excess water as possible by mopping and blotting ... , Smoke & Soot - Cleaning Mold Mitigation & Remediation Move Outs & Content Restoration ... ; Renovation Contractors,Mold/Radon/Air Quality Services,Painting Contractors,Residential/House [more...]

Date: 2008-07-11 20:46:46

Mae Hong Son (Day 2) - Huay Gung School

Gawd it's taking me some time to get to the end of this trip isn't it......Your going to be fed up reading about it by the time I'm finished!! ... , never mind keep the place clean, so they are kind of running riot. The water tanks which [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 10:30:00

World Rivers Day Set for September 28

/India PRwire/ - With many of the world's rivers facing severe and mounting threats associated with climate change, pollution, ... . The event is also intended to compliment the UN's broader Water for Life initiative. Endorsed ... Network of Water, Environment and Health, WRD events will include river clean-ups, fish enhancement [more...]

Date: 2008-09-22 08:37:14

Help getting an aquarium set up?

OK, I have an aquarium and that's it. First, what can I use to clean it. I know soap is bad, but is just water the only answer? ... all the work? Oh, and I'm certain I just want fresh water, run of the mill kinda fish. Nothing fancy. Please [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 07:51:41

Apply healthy indoor air tips in your home

During the dark, drippy days of winter, people spend more time indoors. This is a good time to peek into corners to assess the health of your home ... cleaning. Mold and mildew are common problems in our damp climate. To prevent mold growth, reduce ... or mold will return. Cleaning up mold should be done with soap or detergent and water. Protect [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:15:36

SEN. VOINOVICH STATEMENT ON NOMINATIONS OF LISA JACKSON AND NANCY SUTLEY

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Senator George V. Voinovich, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW) ... that each one of us to be responsible stewards of our land, water and air. And, for the past 10 years ... and clean-ups are achieved without spending large sums of money or wasting years hashing out remediation [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 15:05:00

Steamed Fish @ Lan Je, Rawang, Selangor

eat me pleaseeeee!!! Holidays always seem to be great times to catch up with family and friends ... my uncle and aunt has yet to savour their fantastic sang har (water prawns) noodles. Once we got ... took a long time to clean up the place since it was laden with bones and fish remnants all over [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 11:37:57

How Clean Are Your Carpets?

by Jerry Fondale You’ve taken the time to choose the best, most attractive, carpets for your home ... of wool, synthetics, silk or plant fibers. Each material needs different kinds of products for cleaning. When we talk about cleaning a carpet it does not mean rinsing it out with plain water and drying [more...]

Date: 2008-09-11 12:13:29

Water Damage

water damage is a serious problem for home owners. If you have a water leak or even worse a flood you need to contact a professional company ... buildup after water damage occurs. Many homeowners don’t, either. They think a quick steam cleaning or drying fans will do the trick. That’s not always the case. If a carpet, baseboard [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 06:29:02

6 Tips for Organizing the Entryway to Your Home…

Ok! ... when the umbrellas are dry to throw the water out before mold sets in.) 5. Have a place to hang ... cleaning, library books, etc. need to have a place by the door so you will remember them on the way [more...]

Date: 2008-10-29 06:43:39

Water Damage

water damage is a bad and sometimes a real serious problem for home owners ... after water damage occurs. Many homeowners don’t, either. They think a quick steam cleaning or drying fans will do the trick. That’s not always the case. If a carpet, baseboard, or underlayment gets [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 05:57:00

U.S. Auto Giant Sued - New Jersey toxic dumping by JusticeNewsFlash.com News for serious personal injury lawyers

Residents sue Ford Motor Company for 40 years worth of toxic exposure. Ringwood, NJ (JusticeNewsFlash.com) ... has gotten away with not cleaning up their 40 year old mess. Environmental experts, lawyers ... , in 2006, water tests have come back safe. Attorneys for the injured victims of Sludge Hill claim [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 16:51:08

The Stone House - Tear Out Begins

Closet tore out and one cabinet down.This wall is coming out to extend the living room.Wood floor in the living room ... if it doesn't looked burned because it may still have smoke residue from the fire in it or water damage. So it is all going to be replaced. Starting with a clean slate so to speak.We made several [more...]

Date: 2008-12-21 22:02:00

Disaster clean up services

I sometimes see in the news houses submerged in the water. It's sad. Floods and other disasters are devastating ... you recover. They are also great in mold and sewage remediation and fire and smoke restoration ... up is a lot of work. It's great that there's disaster cleanup company that act fast and fully equipped [more...]

Date: 2008-06-23 00:35:56

Help Me Pick out Tiles

First, I wanted to let everyone know that my Dishcloth class at Pottstown Knit Out went well ... , but a picture speaks 1,000 words. More Pros: Vinyl is just as good at resisting water damage Easier ... . It will require me to be more diligent in my cleaning habits [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 19:03:37

GOP: Chuck et al cleaning up their own mess

schumer926.jpg With Congressional Democrats carrying Obama's water in their attacks on McCain, the GOP turns its opposition research guns on them -- and finds a target rich environment attacking [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 19:26:08

Settling

Stone the Jack found her cell, second from the end, ground, first, second level, there ... the floor. The astonishingly clean, gleaming bamboo floor, immaculate even by Abby standards. Leaving ... on the roads, water tainted with ancient pesticides [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 20:38:00

Free Helpful Advice About Brand New Business Opportunity

Free Helpful Advice About Brand New Business Opportunity January 20th, 2009 at 11:11pm Under Business “RGJs Mobile Detailing & ... !! 3. Provides Total UV protection!! 4. Can save millions of litres of water on a daily basis, also saves our surface water tables from contamination. 5. No need for multiple products, this one product cleans [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 23:10:36

Mining Town's Drinking Water 'Too Toxic to Touch'

We, as Americans, tend to take water for granted. When we turn on the tap we simply expect that it is clean enough for washing, bathing and drinking. Even though some may prefer to drink filtered or bottled water, my guess ... of their local water supply. Unfortunately, that's not the case if you happen to live in West [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 20:13:44

Skagen

Skagen Watches - A Touch Of Nord-European Style By Toni Szmuk Well, if you ever wondered where this name come from, ... with well-known Danish designers to create a collection of elegant timepieces distinguished by their clean ... of metal, than they are made of top-quality leather or water-friendly rubber. Skagen watches represent [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 07:09:15

B Never Too Busy to be Beautiful

Hi! It was very warm yesterday and today as well! The high is 66F (19C)!!! But the temp will drop down to high 48F (9C) tomorrow :( ... , so they are my taste! Thanks!!!Well, speaking of the professional bathroom cleaning, it was great! Now our bathroom is almost brand new. No mold or water stain! My boyfriend was surprised, too, because [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 06:30:00

After a Massive Tennessee Ash Spill, Authorities Try to Assess the Damage

As the cleanup continues of the billion gallons of ash that spilled out of a reservoir at a Tennessee coal-fired power plant two ... for weaknesses. Preliminary results from water samples taken in the spill area show no unsafe ... , is already working on cleaning up the pollution, Sims said. (more…) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 22:04:00

Taking A Nurse Into The Shower

Taking A Nurse Into The Shower If you’re a guy you’ll identify with this post immediately ... category. Everyone knows you ought to keep your tools clean and as men have a particular interest ... with it that made my eyes water. I must have been relaxed and I assume my backside was as laid-back [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 20:54:02

Random Confessions

1. I hired a cleaning lady for my one bedroom apartment simply because I can never get the bathtub very clean, ... with my husband at least three days a week in order to conserve water and expend less energy to heat the water [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 03:40:00

How To Find The Best Water Damage Restoration Contractor

How To Find The Best Water Damage Restoration Contractor Definitely, you would want professionals or specialists to do the clean up and restoration in your home after a flood or fire. It is a known fact that such tragic events can leave real devastation, not only [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 06:46:37

Costa Rican gold mine suspended over pollution risks

Who would of guessed that a Canadian company would knowingly continue to operate for 2 additional months, while suspecting cyanide and other heavy metals were leeching into the ground water . . . Quote ... about the extent of current or potential damage. The groups also demand proper clean-up and remediation [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 09:39:20

What are the chances?

I received a pleasant surprise today. Hubby and I had gone to my mom's to put on the first coat of paint in the office and do the sanding that needed ... that I still had moisture and water in it. I now had a bit of mold, but not to much and it cleaned up real ... apartment. It would save me the money and time of buying new carpet. It would be awesome [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 01:45:00

T-fal Family Pro Fryer

As a family, we really don’t do a whole lot of deep frying, but there is one special thing that my husband and boys absolutely love, ... the oil.   This doesn’t make for easy clean ups, when you are trying to change the oil, and wash it with soap and water.   Its like doing acrobats just to avoid getting water where you shouldn’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-21 03:29:54

Eco-Friendly Fireworks Flash on Fourth of July

Fireworks can be a lot of fun…or scary, depending on what neighborhood you live in ... has been linked to thyroid damage when accumulated in the soil, air, and water. They also contain heavy metals ... s good to look at the bigger picture. So, to clean up fireworks, researchers in Germany [more...]

Date: 2008-07-03 19:14:45

Save a Tree. Keep a Journal

It happens to the best of us. Our mission is to clean out the storage unit in the garage ... paper mill runs on biogas, uses recycled water, recycles all its waste and donates usable scraps [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 12:00:18

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