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An amazing green cleaner you probably don’t use.

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Any half-decent chef or baker most likely has a jar of it stashed somewhere, something that they bought long ago, for that one project that one time, and then ignored forevermore. And the name may ring a bell for you, but maybe only in that vaguely-familiar way. Snicker doodle cookies? Fish sticks? All the way at the very back of your spice cabinet, pushed into the farthest corner and long forgotten, is that little jar of eco-friendly DIY green cleaning gold: cream of tartar. Tartaric acid is a white crystalline by-product of wine making that’s affectionately referred to as “wine diamonds.” What a name! And when it’s collected and ground into powder, it becomes cream of tartar: the secret ingredient in snicker doodles, and the newest secret weapon in your green cleaning arsenal. There’s about a million and one ways to use cream of tartar around the house, but here are 10 of the very best: 1. Polish copper using a paste made from 1 part cream of tartar and 1 part fres...
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Does vacuuming count as carpet cleaning?

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Vacuuming Does NOT Count As Carpet Cleaning... Seriously. We like to think we can keep our carpets clean on our own, thank you very much. We just need to vacuum every month or so and blot when there's a stain... right? Wrong. Most carpet cleaning companies recommend you to professionally clean your carpet every 12 to 24 months. Vacuuming is just not enough. Neither is cleaning carpets yourself. Hiring a professional carpet cleaner is the best way to get your carpet in a healthier condition. Indoor air quality can be eight to ten times worse than outdoor air quality, if you don't clean your flooring, clean your drapes and let air inside regularly. When millions of Americans suffer from indoor allergies , air quality is a huge issue. To keep the air in your home clean, it's important to follow a few carpet-cleaning rules. Namely: Call professionals to clean your carpet, more often than you think you should. We would recommend cleaning the ...
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Location: Raleigh, NC, USA
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Get ready for fall with these home cleaning tips

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Autumn Home Cleaning Tips Get ready for the colder months with these cleaning tips. When you think of a deep clean, namely a spring cleaning, you may consider it as a rare annual event. A thorough home clean where you pull everything apart, get into those nooks and crannies, and hope it will last a year or so. Right? Sorry to burst your bubble, but one spring cleaning a year simply isn’t enough! Between having guests visit, leaving doors open, pets and kids running in from the backyard, and cooking up a storm, a deep home clean is something you should do AT LEAST twice per year. Spring cleaning may be the standard “time to clean” by which most homes go, but we’re thinking an additional yearly cleaning for the fall is a good routine. In the spring, we’re preparing our houses for the arrival of warmer weather and all the fun that comes with it. As fall is upon us, it may be time to hit the reset button for the cooler weather about to come If you can’t bring yourself to ...
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Location: Raleigh, NC, USA
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Tips to hosting an epic football party

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  Carolina football season is here! Whether you’re cheering on the Wolf Pack, the Heels, the Devils, or the Panthers, “football party” is a welcome addition to anyone’s weekend plans. Before you break out your secret wing sauce, dip or chili, here are some things you can do to ensure your football party is off to a roaring success. Do A Little Pre-Game House Work Before your party guests arrive, make sure your humble abode is ready, inside and out. Clear your walkways/drives of any leaves or lawn debris, and make sure all of your outdoor lighting is ready to light the way to your guests’ vehicles when the game is over. Give your lawn a trim, too, if it needs it, just in case someone decides to take the group outdoors for a little tag football or recreate some of the game’s highlights. Inside your home, make sure you have an open inviting atmosphere to view the big games. Provide plenty of seating for those football fans and make sure their food and drinks ha...
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Location: Raleigh, NC, USA
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