Guest guest Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 That is great! The only thing I can't figure out how to clean naturally so that it will stay clean and the mold will go away is my tub/tub surround. If anyone has good ideas, let me know. ann > > Although it's OT, I want to send a BIG thank you to those who started the " natural cleaning " threads. I have family visiting this weekend, and since I have a house full of pets, cleaning up for visitors is usually a nightmare. > > Well, I literally cleaned my entire house using nothing but white vinegar, 3% peroxide and water. Marks on the walls, dull vinyl flooring and impossible bird and bunny messes were easier to clean than with all of the chemicals I have ever tried. > > So again, thanks to everyone who posted these fabulous ideas. I will never again use chlorine bleach or windex in my house! And, we'll all be healthier for it. > > Nikki > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- > " When the world gets in my face, I say......HAVE A NICE DAY " > - Bon Jovi 2005 > > > --------------------------------- > Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 >Well, I literally cleaned my entire house using nothing but white vinegar, >3% peroxide and water. Marks on the walls, dull vinyl flooring and >impossible bird and bunny messes were easier to clean than with all of the >chemicals I have ever tried. Fantastic news, Nikki! i'm so glad it all worked ~risa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Is this equal amounts? SQ Well, I literally cleaned my entire house using nothing but white vinegar, 3% peroxide and water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Actually, no. I used 50/50 vinegar and water on my cabinets and walls - and 50/50 peroxide and water on the vinyl floors and carpet. Full strength peroxide in the bathroom. I didn't mix the vinegar and peroxide, although some say it's safe to do. For mold and mildew has anyone tried a paste of baking soda and peroxide? I would try making a thick paste, applying with an old toothbrush, let it sit, and then maybe using a Scunci steamer on it? Haven't yet tried it but it sounds like it could work! Nikki aka Suzy-Q Siouxzq@...> wrote: Is this equal amounts? SQ Well, I literally cleaned my entire house using nothing but white vinegar, 3% peroxide and water. Please send your recipes for inclusion in the Files to the Moderator at: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right-owner Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones - and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this Way Of Eating please read " The South Beach Diet " by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 Thanks Nikki. I usually use clorax on everything. Re: A Big OT Thanks Actually, no. I used 50/50 vinegar and water on my cabinets and walls - and 50/50 peroxide and water on the vinyl floors and carpet. Full strength peroxide in the bathroom. I didn't mix the vinegar and peroxide, although some say it's safe to do. For mold and mildew has anyone tried a paste of baking soda and peroxide? I would try making a thick paste, applying with an old toothbrush, let it sit, and then maybe using a Scunci steamer on it? Haven't yet tried it but it sounds like it could work! Nikki aka Suzy-Q Siouxzq@...> wrote: Is this equal amounts? SQ Well, I literally cleaned my entire house using nothing but white vinegar, 3% peroxide and water. Please send your recipes for inclusion in the Files to the Moderator at: South-Beach-Diet-Getting-It-Right-owner Reminder: The South Beach Diet is not low-carb. Nor is it low-fat. The South Beach Diet teaches you to rely on the right carbs and the right fats-the good ones - and enables you to live quite happily without the bad carbs and bad fats. For more on this Way Of Eating please read " The South Beach Diet " by Arthur Agatston, MD. ISBN 1-57954-814-8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 If you try it, let me know if it works. What is a Scunci steamer? ann > > Actually, no. I used 50/50 vinegar and water on my cabinets and walls - and 50/50 peroxide and water on the vinyl floors and carpet. Full strength peroxide in the bathroom. I didn't mix the vinegar and peroxide, although some say it's safe to do. > > For mold and mildew has anyone tried a paste of baking soda and peroxide? I would try making a thick paste, applying with an old toothbrush, let it sit, and then maybe using a Scunci steamer on it? Haven't yet tried it but it sounds like it could work! > > Nikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 I like peroxide much better than Clorox, esp for blood stains. ann > > Thanks Nikki. > I usually use clorax on everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2005 Report Share Posted October 29, 2005 >For mold and mildew has anyone tried a paste of baking soda and peroxide? >I would try making a thick paste, applying with an old toothbrush, let it >sit, and then maybe using a Scunci steamer on it? Haven't yet tried it >but it sounds like it could work! oh, i stopped using ANYTHING with a toothbrush in my shower or anywhere in my bathroom two octobers ago. that's how i herniated a disc in my back. the bend i need to do in order to get the right leverage for the proper application of elbow grease is just too much for my already-fragile hips. of course, without the herniation, the subsequent serious weight gain, and then the desire to lose a significant amt of weight before the surgery, i wouldn't be here on SBD prior to that, i discovered any application of peroxide in general doesn't seem to faze mildew, since it's a fungus and not a bacteria. it's an annoying problem! ~risa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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