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Bacterium in Well Water
It is also important to properly maintain your septic system, otherwise the bacteria and some very nasty viruses can enter your well water. If the system is properly maintained, it will treat the waste water before the water reaches your well, but it it is not, you could end up...
Baby Detergent
If you are looking for information on the best baby detergent, you’ve come to theright place. There is an eco-friendly laundry detergent that has actually outperformed Tide in university tests, called Charlie’s Soap (in the tests it is called Wonder Wash laundry detergent, but it is really the same product).In...
Ammonia & Bleach
Never mix ammonia and bleach! One of the most common hazards occurs when chlorine bleach is mixed with ammonia or acids. The combination of ammonia and bleach produces dangerous chlorine gas, which in small doses can cause irritation to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. In large doses, it can kill. Chlorine gas, also...
Heat Saver Dryer Vent
A heat saver dryer vent sounds great in theory. It sounds much better to use the hot exhaust air from the dryer to heat your home, rather than wasting it by venting outside. However, it is not recommended for the following reasons: - Venting your dryer inside will add extra...
Fabric Shaver
Sweater Stone Fabric Shaver Rated a Consumer Reports Best Buy Sweater Stone Fabric Shaver The natural way to safely remove pills and balling from clothing, furniture and more. Sweater Stone fabric shaver offers an alternative to dry cleaning. Use Sweater Stone to restore that “just bought” look. Rated a “Best...
Chamois Wringer Alternative
We carry a chamois wringer alternative that costs about $50 less than a typical towel wringer. In addition, unlike a regular chamois wringer, you can extract water from several towels at once, not one at a time.Our mini countertop spin dryer that offers the following benefits: Works in only 2-3 minutes 5 lb capacity for wet...
Cheap Washing Machine
Our Wonderwash is a cheap, $42.95 countertop washing machine that: Washes a 5-lb. load super clean in just a couple of minutes. Has a patented pressure system that forces detergent into the fabric at high speed for a fast, efficient, economic and very easy wash Is ideal for campers, boaters, single...
Clothes Dryer Safety
Very few people realize the danger of clothes dryer fires. However, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are an estimated annual 15,500 fires, 10 deaths and 10 injuries due to clothes dryer fires. Several hundred people a year are also subjected to carbon monoxide poisoning from improper dryer vent setups....
Compact Dryer
We also offer two types of compact dryer (spin dryers) which can be used with our counter top washing machine. The first compact dryer offers the following benefits: Works in only 2-3 minutes 11 lb capacity for wet laundry, 5 lb capacity for dry laundry 3100 rpm spin...
Build a Septic System
How to Build a Septic System the Right Way When you build a septic system, the main factors to consider are: Size of the lot (a small lot can make installing a regular septic system difficult, even impossible). The depth of the soil (in mountain areas you may only have...
Iron Laundry
How to Iron Laundry This article on how to iron laundry is broken down into 2 parts: How to iron clothes and other ironing tips. How to choose the best iron for your laundry needs. Always check the clothing care labels on your garments when you iron laundry. Using a...
Ink Stain Removal
Ink Stain Removal Some ballpoint ink stain removal can be accomplished by sponging clean using alcohol. If this ink stain removal technique doesn’t completely remove the stain, try acetone (except on acetate). If acetone doesn’t work, try amyl acetate. The other alternative is to use a bleach which is safe...