Re: Vitamix carpet cleaner

[Guest guest]

Wow!

I've never thought to use my machine for this.

We have been just using plain vinegar and hot water, which does the job nicely

and w/out chemicals but it doesn't smell the best for that day.

Does anyone have a good recipe for toilet bowl cleaner?

I switched to seventh generation about 1 1/2 yrs ago and I'm not happy w/it and

it doesn't do much to remove hard water stains. Its not as bright as when I

used to use comet.

Thanks!

>

> I have used this for years, but only thought to post after doing it today. I

toss a whole large lemon, peels, seeds and all, into the Vitamix, add hot water

up to about the half way mark, a good healthy pinch of sea salt and another of

baking soda, splash of peroxde and few drops of grapefruit seed extract. . I

buzz it up until it is all nice and foamy, then pour it into a gallon jug and

top that up with water. I use it in my carpet steamer machine for AMAZING

results. Today, I threw in a sprig of lavender from my garden and it smells

amazing in my house. You can add a drop of essential oil, if desired. I also

use this to mop my floors, clean toilets, etc. You can also put it in a spray

bottle for kitchen/bathroom use. Thought I would share.

>

>

>

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GREAT idea, thanks ! G From: <berrywell@...> Sent: Saturday, June 2, 2012 4:23 PM Subject:

Vitamix carpet cleaner

I have used this for years, but only thought to post after doing it today. I toss a whole large lemon, peels, seeds and all, into the Vitamix, add hot water up to about the half way mark, a good healthy pinch of sea salt and another of baking soda, splash of peroxde and few drops of grapefruit seed extract. . I buzz it up until it is all nice and foamy, then pour it into a gallon jug and top that up with water. I use it in my carpet steamer machine for AMAZING results. Today, I threw in a sprig of lavender from my garden and it smells amazing in my house. You can add a drop of essential oil, if desired. I also use this to mop my floors, clean toilets, etc. You can also put it in a spray bottle for kitchen/bathroom use. Thought I would share.

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I asked husband, our personal amateur chemist and he says, you might get

better use of the peroxide if you mixed it in after VM'ing the rest as

the spinning will oxidize the peroxide, making it less effective. Also,

peroxide left in any container that does not exclude light, quickly

degrades the peroxide. The overall mixture sounded interesting to him,

but he had those comments for you.

Velda

On 6/2/2012 4:23 PM, wrote:

> I have used this for years, but only thought to post after doing it today. I

toss a whole large lemon, peels, seeds and all, into the Vitamix, add hot water

up to about the half way mark, a good healthy pinch of sea salt and another of

baking soda, splash of peroxde and few drops of grapefruit seed extract. . I

buzz it up until it is all nice and foamy, then pour it into a gallon jug and

top that up with water. I use it in my carpet steamer machine for AMAZING

results. Today, I threw in a sprig of lavender from my garden and it smells

amazing in my house. You can add a drop of essential oil, if desired. I also

use this to mop my floors, clean toilets, etc. You can also put it in a spray

bottle for kitchen/bathroom use. Thought I would share.

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how long would a batch of this last and do you need to strain it at all ?

Vitamix carpet cleaner

I have used this for years, but only thought to post after doing it today. I toss a whole large lemon, peels, seeds and all, into the Vitamix, add hot water up to about the half way mark, a good healthy pinch of sea salt and another of baking soda, splash of peroxde and few drops of grapefruit seed extract. . I buzz it up until it is all nice and foamy, then pour it into a gallon jug and top that up with water. I use it in my carpet steamer machine for AMAZING results. Today, I threw in a sprig of lavender from my garden and it smells amazing in my house. You can add a drop of essential oil, if desired. I also use this to mop my floors, clean toilets, etc. You can also put it in a spray bottle for kitchen/bathroom use. Thought I would share.

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> I use it in my carpet steamer machine

, do you strain the mixture before putting it in the steamer

reservoir? Or just pour it in?

SJ

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You may be able to help me with a home remedy. I had an inside cat for years.

About 2 years ago he became an outside cat after I figured out the awful smell

in my couch and loveseat was him spraying them. I've tried everything from

steaming, fogging, oils and baking soda and vinegar. Most the smell is gone but

in the wood beneath the recliners on each end you can still get a strong whiff

occasionally and I can't thing of anything more to do. The furniture looks brand

new still and I am not able, nor do I want to buy a new set ha. Do you have any

ideas of what I may can buzz up or buy that will help. It seems to be worse when

it gets warm in the house and being that's where I lay/sit 90% of my time it

makes me nauseated. Any ideas? I figured if anyone would know, it'd be you, Mrs.

Bonnie or Lea Ann.

Thanks in advance,

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Subject: Vitamix carpet cleaner

 

I have used this for years, but only thought to post after doing it today. I

toss a whole large lemon, peels, seeds and all, into the Vitamix, add hot water

up to about the half way mark, a good healthy pinch of sea salt and another of

baking soda, splash of peroxde and few drops of grapefruit seed extract. . I

buzz it up until it is all nice and foamy, then pour it into a gallon jug and

top that up with water. I use it in my carpet steamer machine for AMAZING

results. Today, I threw in a sprig of lavender from my garden and it smells

amazing in my house. You can add a drop of essential oil, if desired. I also use

this to mop my floors, clean toilets, etc. You can also put it in a spray bottle

for kitchen/bathroom use. Thought I would share.

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On Jun 2, 2012, at 7:23 PM, wrote:

I have used this for years, but only thought to post after doing it today. I toss a whole large lemon, peels, seeds and all, into the Vitamix, add hot water up to about the half way mark, a good healthy pinch of sea salt and another of baking soda, splash of peroxde and few drops of grapefruit seed extract. . I buzz it up until it is all nice and foamy, then pour it into a gallon jug and top that up with water. I use it in my carpet steamer machine for AMAZING results. Today, I threw in a sprig of lavender from my garden and it smells amazing in my house. You can add a drop of essential oil, if desired. I also use this to mop my floors, clean toilets, etc. You can also put it in a spray bottle for kitchen/bathroom use. Thought I would share.

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Hi, . The recipe I just posted will help, due to the oils in the lemon,

but leave out the peroxide so it doesn't harm your furniture. Another way to get

smells out, it to soak a large old sheet in lemon/baking soda water-you want it

good and wet, but not soaking wet or dripping. Lay that on or over your problem

areas and leave it on overnight. Remove is in the morning and aim a fan at any

dampness-you may have to do this a time or two, but it should get most of the

odor out. I had to do this with a sofa that had picked up a musty smell in

storage-worked great. Good luck!

>

> ,

> You may be able to help me with a home remedy. I had an inside cat for years.

About 2 years ago he became an outside cat after I figured out the awful smell

in my couch and loveseat was him spraying them. I've tried everything from

steaming, fogging, oils and baking soda and vinegar. Most the smell is gone but

in the wood beneath the recliners on each end you can still get a strong whiff

occasionally and I can't thing of anything more to do. The furniture looks brand

new still and I am not able, nor do I want to buy a new set ha. Do you have any

ideas of what I may can buzz up or buy that will help. It seems to be worse when

it gets warm in the house and being that's where I lay/sit 90% of my time it

makes me nauseated. Any ideas? I figured if anyone would know, it'd be you, Mrs.

Bonnie or Lea Ann.

> Thanks in advance,

>

>

> And this to shall pass; He brings things to pass not to stay!

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> I have used this for years, but only thought to post after doing it today. I

toss a whole large lemon, peels, seeds and all, into the Vitamix, add hot water

up to about the half way mark, a good healthy pinch of sea salt and another of

baking soda, splash of peroxde and few drops of grapefruit seed extract. . I

buzz it up until it is all nice and foamy, then pour it into a gallon jug and

top that up with water. I use it in my carpet steamer machine for AMAZING

results. Today, I threw in a sprig of lavender from my garden and it smells

amazing in my house. You can add a drop of essential oil, if desired. I also use

this to mop my floors, clean toilets, etc. You can also put it in a spray bottle

for kitchen/bathroom use. Thought I would share.

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Hello,ALWAYS good to hear from you !Enzyme based cleaners work by "digesting" the urine, but one product website claims that they lose effectiveness shortly after they are bottled.Here is a Google search on urine smell remover enzymes:http://www.google.com/search?client=safari & rls=en & q=urine+smell+remover+enzymes & ie=UTF-8 & oe=UTF-8Here is one of the search results that looks interesting:http://cats.about.com/od/cleaningmesses/tp/odorout.htm

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On Jun 2, 2012, at 8:16 PM, jadacaden@... wrote:

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You may be able to help me with a home remedy. I had an inside cat for years. About 2 years ago he became an outside cat after I figured out the awful smell in my couch and loveseat was him spraying them. I've tried everything from steaming, fogging, oils and baking soda and vinegar. Most the smell is gone but in the wood beneath the recliners on each end you can still get a strong whiff occasionally and I can't thing of anything more to do. The furniture looks brand new still and I am not able, nor do I want to buy a new set ha. Do you have any ideas of what I may can buzz up or buy that will help. It seems to be worse when it gets warm in the house and being that's where I lay/sit 90% of my time it makes me nauseated. Any ideas? I figured if anyone would know, it'd be you, Mrs. Bonnie or Lea Ann.

Thanks in advance,

And this to shall pass; He brings things to pass not to stay!

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Sent: June 2, 2012 6/2/12

Subject: Vitamix carpet cleaner

I have used this for years, but only thought to post after doing it today. I toss a whole large lemon, peels, seeds and all, into the Vitamix, add hot water up to about the half way mark, a good healthy pinch of sea salt and another of baking soda, splash of peroxde and few drops of grapefruit seed extract. . I buzz it up until it is all nice and foamy, then pour it into a gallon jug and top that up with water. I use it in my carpet steamer machine for AMAZING results. Today, I threw in a sprig of lavender from my garden and it smells amazing in my house. You can add a drop of essential oil, if desired. I also use this to mop my floors, clean toilets, etc. You can also put it in a spray bottle for kitchen/bathroom use. Thought I would share.

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I just pour it in-straining isn't a bad idea, but I have been using the same

carpet cleaner and solution for probably 10 years or so-doesn't seem to have

harmed my machine any. If I WERE to strain it, I would just pour it through a

jelly bag. Not a bad idea, actually.

>

>

> > I use it in my carpet steamer machine

> , do you strain the mixture before putting it in the steamer

> reservoir? Or just pour it in?

>

> SJ

>

[Guest guest]

I haven't strained it, but might start (then again, I might stay lazy, lol) A

gallon lasts me a good long while, unless I am carpet cleaning, then I go

through it pretty fast. The peroxide, lemon and salt are all natural

" preservatives " , so I doubt it would go bad over time.

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> how long would a batch of this last and do you need to strain it at all ?

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> Vitamix carpet cleaner

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> I have used this for years, but only thought to post after doing it today. I

toss a whole large lemon, peels, seeds and all, into the Vitamix, add hot water

up to about the half way mark, a good healthy pinch of sea salt and another of

baking soda, splash of peroxde and few drops of grapefruit seed extract. . I

buzz it up until it is all nice and foamy, then pour it into a gallon jug and

top that up with water. I use it in my carpet steamer machine for AMAZING

results. Today, I threw in a sprig of lavender from my garden and it smells

amazing in my house. You can add a drop of essential oil, if desired. I also

use this to mop my floors, clean toilets, etc. You can also put it in a spray

bottle for kitchen/bathroom use. Thought I would share.

>

>

>

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What kind of machine (brand/model) are you using this in?JaneOn Jun 2, 2012, at 7:23 PM, wrote:

I have used this for years, but only thought to post after doing it today. I toss a whole large lemon, peels, seeds and all, into the Vitamix, add hot water up to about the half way mark, a good healthy pinch of sea salt and another of baking soda, splash of peroxde and few drops of grapefruit seed extract. . I buzz it up until it is all nice and foamy, then pour it into a gallon jug and top that up with water. I use it in my carpet steamer machine for AMAZING results. Today, I threw in a sprig of lavender from my garden and it smells amazing in my house. You can add a drop of essential oil, if desired. I also use this to mop my floors, clean toilets, etc. You can also put it in a spray bottle for kitchen/bathroom use. Thought I would share.

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What kind of machine (brand/model) are you using this in?JaneOn Jun 2, 2012, at 7:23 PM, wrote:

I have used this for years, but only thought to post after doing it today. I toss a whole large lemon, peels, seeds and all, into the Vitamix, add hot water up to about the half way mark, a good healthy pinch of sea salt and another of baking soda, splash of peroxde and few drops of grapefruit seed extract. . I buzz it up until it is all nice and foamy, then pour it into a gallon jug and top that up with water. I use it in my carpet steamer machine for AMAZING results. Today, I threw in a sprig of lavender from my garden and it smells amazing in my house. You can add a drop of essential oil, if desired. I also use this to mop my floors, clean toilets, etc. You can also put it in a spray bottle for kitchen/bathroom use. Thought I would share.

[Guest guest]

Thanks guy's, will have hubby do this first thing tomorrow.

Love n prayers,

And this to shall pass; He brings things to pass not to stay!

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Sent: June 2, 2012 6/2/12

Subject: Re: Vitamix carpet cleaner

 

Hello,

ALWAYS good to hear from you !

Enzyme based cleaners work by " digesting " the urine, but one product website

claims that they lose effectiveness shortly after they are bottled.

Here is a Google search on urine smell remover enzymes:

http://www.google.com/search?client=safari & rls=en & q=urine+smell+remover+enzymes & \

ie=UTF-8 & oe=UTF-8

Here is one of the search results that looks interesting:

http://cats.about.com/od/cleaningmesses/tp/odorout.htm

Blessings,

Lea Ann Savage

Satellite Beach, FL

(321) 773-7088 (home)

(321-961-9219 (cell)

www.BlenderLady.com

(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)

<))><

On Jun 2, 2012, at 8:16 PM, jadacaden@... wrote:

 

,

You may be able to help me with a home remedy. I had an inside cat for years.

About 2 years ago he became an outside cat after I figured out the awful smell

in my couch and loveseat was him spraying them. I've tried everything from

steaming, fogging, oils and baking soda and vinegar. Most the smell is gone but

in the wood beneath the recliners on each end you can still get a strong whiff

occasionally and I can't thing of anything more to do. The furniture looks brand

new still and I am not able, nor do I want to buy a new set ha. Do you have any

ideas of what I may can buzz up or buy that will help. It seems to be worse when

it gets warm in the house and being that's where I lay/sit 90% of my time it

makes me nauseated. Any ideas? I figured if anyone would know, it'd be you, Mrs.

Bonnie or Lea Ann.

Thanks in advance,

And this to shall pass; He brings things to pass not to stay!

Sent with Verizon Mobile Email

--- Original Message ---

From: <berrywell@...>

Sent: June 2, 2012 6/2/12

Subject: Vitamix carpet cleaner

 

I have used this for years, but only thought to post after doing it today. I

toss a whole large lemon, peels, seeds and all, into the Vitamix, add hot water

up to about the half way mark, a good healthy pinch of sea salt and another of

baking soda, splash of peroxde and few drops of grapefruit seed extract. . I

buzz it up until it is all nice and foamy, then pour it into a gallon jug and

top that up with water. I use it in my carpet steamer machine for AMAZING

results. Today, I threw in a sprig of lavender from my garden and it smells

amazing in my house. You can add a drop of essential oil, if desired. I also use

this to mop my floors, clean toilets, etc. You can also put it in a spray bottle

for kitchen/bathroom use. Thought I would share.

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I have a lightweight Bissel Quicksteam that I use frequently, and then an older

Bissel that I use for heavy duty.

>

> > I have used this for years, but only thought to post after doing it today. I

toss a whole large lemon, peels, seeds and all, into the Vitamix, add hot water

up to about the half way mark, a good healthy pinch of sea salt and another of

baking soda, splash of peroxde and few drops of grapefruit seed extract. . I

buzz it up until it is all nice and foamy, then pour it into a gallon jug and

top that up with water. I use it in my carpet steamer machine for AMAZING

results. Today, I threw in a sprig of lavender from my garden and it smells

amazing in my house. You can add a drop of essential oil, if desired. I also use

this to mop my floors, clean toilets, etc. You can also put it in a spray bottle

for kitchen/bathroom use. Thought I would share.

> >

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[Guest guest]

I use the mixture I posted to spray my toilets down nightly (I spray all the

faucets, doorknobs, remote controls and toilets before bed everynight-only takes

seconds) For a " gel " type toilet cleaner that will adhere to the bowl for a

good cleaning, cook up some tapioca, chia seed, or flax until it " gels " , then

mix up a whole lemon, the gel, and some peroxide (I use food grade-much stronger

than the regular kind) and some baking soda and sea salt in the Vitamix. I keep

mine in one of those ketchup squirt bottles you can get at the dollar store

(hair color applicators from Sally's beauty supply work great too) Just squirt

the gel up under the bowl, let sit, then brush it=workds great, no chemicals!

Just a side note-tapioca, flax, or chia gel all work great as a hair gel too!

> >

> > I have used this for years, but only thought to post after doing it today.

I toss a whole large lemon, peels, seeds and all, into the Vitamix, add hot

water up to about the half way mark, a good healthy pinch of sea salt and

another of baking soda, splash of peroxde and few drops of grapefruit seed

extract. . I buzz it up until it is all nice and foamy, then pour it into a

gallon jug and top that up with water. I use it in my carpet steamer machine

for AMAZING results. Today, I threw in a sprig of lavender from my garden and

it smells amazing in my house. You can add a drop of essential oil, if desired.

I also use this to mop my floors, clean toilets, etc. You can also put it in a

spray bottle for kitchen/bathroom use. Thought I would share.

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

where do you get food grade peroxide?

Re: Vitamix carpet cleaner

I use the mixture I posted to spray my toilets down nightly (I spray all the faucets, doorknobs, remote controls and toilets before bed everynight-only takes seconds) For a "gel" type toilet cleaner that will adhere to the bowl for a good cleaning, cook up some tapioca, chia seed, or flax until it "gels", then mix up a whole lemon, the gel, and some peroxide (I use food grade-much stronger than the regular kind) and some baking soda and sea salt in the Vitamix. I keep mine in one of those ketchup squirt bottles you can get at the dollar store (hair color applicators from Sally's beauty supply work great too) Just squirt the gel up under the bowl, let sit, then brush it=workds great, no chemicals! Just a side note-tapioca, flax, or chia gel all work great as a hair gel too!

> >

> > I have used this for years, but only thought to post after doing it today. I toss a whole large lemon, peels, seeds and all, into the Vitamix, add hot water up to about the half way mark, a good healthy pinch of sea salt and another of baking soda, splash of peroxde and few drops of grapefruit seed extract. . I buzz it up until it is all nice and foamy, then pour it into a gallon jug and top that up with water. I use it in my carpet steamer machine for AMAZING results. Today, I threw in a sprig of lavender from my garden and it smells amazing in my house. You can add a drop of essential oil, if desired. I also use this to mop my floors, clean toilets, etc. You can also put it in a spray bottle for kitchen/bathroom use. Thought I would share.

> >

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> >

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[Guest guest]

I get food grade peroxide from the health food store. Regular peroxide is 3%,

food grade is 35%, so it is VERY strong-needs to be diluted, and WILL stain if

not diluted. Much easier to make a stronger solution though. You can use

regular peroxide, it just won't be as strong.

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[Guest guest]

I am finding this line of discussion so interesting. Today hubby found

on Amazon Prime movies and movie called something like Chem-ercial. It

was all about toxic chemicals used in the house and a family who was

convinced to do the video by tossing all their household chemicals and

replacing with home made recipes. It was quite interesting.

Velda

On 6/2/2012 6:01 PM, wrote:

> Hi, . The recipe I just posted will help, due to the oils in the lemon,

but leave out the peroxide so it doesn't harm your furniture. Another way to get

smells out, it to soak a large old sheet in lemon/baking soda water-you want it

good and wet, but not soaking wet or dripping. Lay that on or over your problem

areas and leave it on overnight. Remove is in the morning and aim a fan at any

dampness-you may have to do this a time or two, but it should get most of the

odor out. I had to do this with a sofa that had picked up a musty smell in

storage-worked great. Good luck!

>

>

>

>

>

>> ,

>> You may be able to help me with a home remedy. I had an inside cat for years.

About 2 years ago he became an outside cat after I figured out the awful smell

in my couch and loveseat was him spraying them. I've tried everything from

steaming, fogging, oils and baking soda and vinegar. Most the smell is gone but

in the wood beneath the recliners on each end you can still get a strong whiff

occasionally and I can't thing of anything more to do. The furniture looks brand

new still and I am not able, nor do I want to buy a new set ha. Do you have any

ideas of what I may can buzz up or buy that will help. It seems to be worse when

it gets warm in the house and being that's where I lay/sit 90% of my time it

makes me nauseated. Any ideas? I figured if anyone would know, it'd be you, Mrs.

Bonnie or Lea Ann.

>> Thanks in advance,

>>

>>

>> And this to shall pass; He brings things to pass not to stay!

>>

>>

>> Sent with Verizon Mobile Email

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>> --- Original Message ---

>>

>> From: <berrywell@...>

>> Sent: June 2, 2012 6/2/12

>>

>> Subject: Vitamix carpet cleaner

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>> I have used this for years, but only thought to post after doing it today. I

toss a whole large lemon, peels, seeds and all, into the Vitamix, add hot water

up to about the half way mark, a good healthy pinch of sea salt and another of

baking soda, splash of peroxde and few drops of grapefruit seed extract. . I

buzz it up until it is all nice and foamy, then pour it into a gallon jug and

top that up with water. I use it in my carpet steamer machine for AMAZING

results. Today, I threw in a sprig of lavender from my garden and it smells

amazing in my house. You can add a drop of essential oil, if desired. I also use

this to mop my floors, clean toilets, etc. You can also put it in a spray bottle

for kitchen/bathroom use. Thought I would share.

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Aloha,

I'm not , but I do have a cat. (She's 19. At one point I had six cats!)

The best thing I have found to get cat urine smell out of things is called Nok

Out odor eliminator. I found it online years ago and use it frequently. It

doesn't stain or smell like anything. Just leaves the air no longer smelling

like cat.

Good luck with whatever you try.

Aloha,

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About 2 years ago he became an outside cat after I figured out the awful smell

in my couch and loveseat was him spraying them. I've tried everything from

steaming, fogging, oils and baking soda and vinegar. Most the smell is gone but

in the wood beneath the recliners on each end you can still get a strong whiff

occasionally and I can't thing of anything more to do. The furniture looks brand

new still and I am not able, nor do I want to buy a new set ha. Do you have any

ideas of what I may can buzz up or buy that will help. It seems to be worse when

it gets warm in the house and being that's where I lay/sit 90% of my time it

makes me nauseated. Any ideas? I figured if anyone would know, it'd be you, Mrs.

Bonnie or Lea Ann.

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> I have used this for years, but only thought to post after doing it today. I

toss a whole large lemon, peels, seeds and all, into the Vitamix, add hot water

up to about the half way mark, a good healthy pinch of sea salt and another of

baking soda, splash of peroxde and few drops of grapefruit seed extract. . I

buzz it up until it is all nice and foamy, then pour it into a gallon jug and

top that up with water. I use it in my carpet steamer machine for AMAZING

results. Today, I threw in a sprig of lavender from my garden and it smells

amazing in my house. You can add a drop of essential oil, if desired. I also use

this to mop my floors, clean toilets, etc. You can also put it in a spray bottle

for kitchen/bathroom use. Thought I would share.

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I have a question because food grade is much stronger may I ask what they use it for. Not food I hope? From: <berrywell@...> Sent: Saturday, June 2, 2012 10:15 PM Subject: Re: Vitamix carpet cleaner

I get food grade peroxide from the health food store. Regular peroxide is 3%, food grade is 35%, so it is VERY strong-needs to be diluted, and WILL stain if not diluted. Much easier to make a stronger solution though. You can use regular peroxide, it just won't be as strong.

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I use it mainly to sanitize things in my kitchen, rather than using bleach or

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It is really rather shocking the amount of chemicals most of us ingest in one

form or another on any given day, be it in foods or household goods, cleansers,

etc. My chronic allergies forced me to find alternatives years ago, and I am so

glad I did! I prefer using things I can actually pronounce or identify, and it

is SO much cheaper to use natural common kitchen staples for cleaning,

disinfecting, etc. I like that nothing I clean with has a warning label on it,

and if absorbed through my skin or splashed in my eyes won't cause me any harm

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On Jun 3, 2012, at 4:28 AM, Velda <solomon@...> wrote:

> I am finding this line of discussion so interesting. Today hubby found

> on Amazon Prime movies and movie called something like Chem-ercial. It

> was all about toxic chemicals used in the house and a family who was

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That does sound interesting. I need to clean my carpets and was looking for

alternative cleaners. I'm tired of paying those high prices for carpet

shampoos. And honestly they leave so much sticky shampoo in the carpet.

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Thanks for posting. Very interesting. I don't have a machine, but I'll bet I

could use this to clean my rugs.

Janet