Plus it costs almost nothing to make, so it’s easy on the budget too.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup white vinegar (apple cider vinegar will work as well)
• 1/4 cup isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol (vodka is a safer choice)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (reduces streaking)
• 2 cups water
• 8-10 drops essential oil of choice (optional. Lemon, orange, or another citrus would be my choice here, but lavender or others would be nice as well.
• A good glass spray bottle or quality BPA-free plastic spray bottle.

Instructions

• Combine everything in a spray bottle. (You can reuse the container you already have from your store bought glass cleaner.  I had to buy one at a dollar store since we haven’t used glass cleaner in years :-)!)
• Shake well to mix and shake well again before each use.
• Spray onto glass surface and wipe clean.

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We’re talking about a spray of essential oil that is extracted from the leaves of Melaleuca Alternifoli, plant which is native to Australia.

Besidеs bеing usеful in case of mold, Abоrigines have usеd for cеnturies in the case of cuts, burns and wounds. Thеy crushed lеaves of the trеe of tea and аpply to аffected areas and cоvered the plаce with mud to sеcure it.

The аmazing prоperties of this еssential oil wеre discoverеd in 1920 by Australiаn sciеntists who fоund that the аntiseptic prоperties of this оil is 100 times more еffective than cаrbolic acid (which wаs germicide commonly used then).

Numerous rеsearch shows that this оil is usеful for treаting various types of rеspiratory problеms such as runny nоse, tubеrculosis, sore thrоat, bronchitis, аsthma.

Despite the many health benefits, this аrticle will prеsent a wаy to use this еssential oil and еliminate mоld from the hоuse. It is еxtremely usеful against bаcteria and mоld, аnd its usе is simple аnd easy.

Ingredients:

• A spray bottle
• 2 teaspoons of Tea Tree Oil
• 2 cups of water

Instructions:

• Make a mixture of tea tree oil and water and place it in a spray bottle. Then just spray the moldy places and let it dry.
• Finally use a tоwel to wipe it оff. The quick еffects will surprisе you!

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MATERIALS:

• 1/2 cup Hydrogen Peroxide
• 1/2 cup Rubbing Alcohol (Isopropyl Alcohol)
• 1 teaspoon Liquid Dish Soap
• 1 tablespoon Dishwasher Rinse Aid
• 3 cups Water

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Begin by pouring the hydrogen peroxide, rubbing alcohol, liquid dish soap, and the dishwasher rinse aid into a spray bottle of at least a 32 oz size. A funnel is very helpful for this step.
• Next, slowly add the 3 cups of water (the mixture might bubble a little bit because of the dish soap). If you are re-using a 32 oz bottle from a store bought daily shower cleaner spray, you really don’t even need to measure for this step . . . simply top off the bottle with water.
• Put the top back on the spray bottle and then slowly tip the bottle back and forth to mix the ingredients.
• To use: After showering, mist the spray on the walls of the shower and you’re done. There’s no need to wipe.

NOTES:

Since I first created this recipe, darker colored grouts have become more popular in bathrooms, and there have been reports that the peroxide in this mixture can fade colored grout. I would suggest leaving the peroxide out of this mixture if you have concerns about darker colored grout.

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Homemade Mosquito Repellent

• 1-2 lemon wedges
• 1-2 lime wedges
• A few sprigs of rosemary
• Water
• 8-10 drops of lemon eucalyptus oil

Floating tea candles

All you have to do is add the lemon slices, lime slices, and rosemary to a small glass. Add in the lemon eucalyptus oil, then fill the jar with water. Place the floating tea candle on top of the water. When you light the candle, the solution will become extremely pungent and does a great job of keeping mosquitoes at away. Also keeping you from breathing in chemicals from store bought candles.

You can also add cloves in Lemons and Limes to keep Bees, Mosquitoes, Wasps, and Flies away. It’s so simple and really works!

You can place the Homemade Mosquito Repellent solution in decorative jars around your front porch and backyard to enjoy your outdoor spaces in peace this Summer.

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It may be a little bit more expensive than the other cleaning agents out there, but it’s worth the extra 2 or 1 dollar that you would pay.

Most time, supermarkets will have a day in the week when they have sales going on, you can always check to see if they have it on sale.

Other than that, I will prove to you and show you in this article why you need to have it in your house and the many ways you can use it.

REMOVES TOUGH STAINS FROM CLOTHES

Stained clothes are disgusting to look at. Especially if you are the one wearing them. I had many stained clothing and I thought it was impossible to remove the stains. Until I learned that dawn dish soap can help with those types of situations.

If you have trouble with grease stains don’t worry you can get rid of them with this simple trick. Just apply some dawn (about two to three drops) on the stained area and then scrub it.

After you scrub it put in the washer or wash it yourself to see the result. If the stained clothing is white and the stain is still there just use some bleach and vinegar when you’re ready to wash it.

This hack is very useful to me, and I know you will find it very useful as well.

MAKE YOUR OWN INSECT REPELLENT

If you see you have insects coming in your house, and you know where there entering from, just create a mixture of hydrogen peroxide with the Dawn.

You can buy a spray bottle, or if you have a and empty bottle, just use that one. Spray it where ever the insects are, and if you see the insect, just spray them.

ICE PACK

Not all of us will have icepacks in our fridge just for emergencies.

You can make your own with Dawn and a ziplock bag. This will even work better than what you would buy and place in your fridge because it will hold the temperature longer and relieve the pain better till you can go to the hospital or till whatever pain stops.

STICKERS AND LABELS

If you have bottles that you want to re-use but the labels are hard to come off, and you don’t want to put things inside it with the wrong label on them because someone can use it for the wrong and bad things may happen.

Here is what you need to do, just wet the sticker with some Dawn and leave it for about 5 minutes, then go back and just wash it off with a sponge. The dawn will break down the glue.

WASH YOUR CAR

Grease will be on your car all the time, but you might not see it, but it’s there.

If you like to wash your car at home, then you need to use the best product that removes grease, Dawn dish soap.

CLEAN CABINETS AND CUPBOARDS

Greasy cabinets are disgusting to look at. Especially if you have guests over. Greasy cabinets and cupboards are caused by frequent cooking in the kitchen. So if you don’t know how to get rid of the grease from them, there is an easy trick that can help you.

Squeeze 4 drops of dawn on a damp sponge then wipe the cabinets and cupboards. Be sure not to scrub them because this will damage the material on them. By doing this your cabinets and cupboards will look cleaner than before and also look like they were just installed.

This trick helped me to clean not just my cabinets but other items that had grease on them.

CLEANS STAINLESS STEEL

Stainless steel appliances always seem to have a lot of fingerprints on them. This can make them look awful. Fingerprints usually show up on your refrigerator, stove, and microwave.

To properly clean them you should follow this trick and you will be able to get rid of the fingerprints.

To remove the fingerprints you need to put a few drops of dawn dish soap on a damp cloth or sponge. Then start scrubbing the stainless steel item that you’re having trouble with.

Then wipe with a damp cloth after you’re finished scrubbing. This will remove any fingerprint marks on the surface you were wiping.

CLEANS CARPET STAIN

There is no doubt that carpet stains look awful. They make your carpet looks disgusting and dirty. I remember when my carpet had a lot of stains and I had to use this dawn dish soap hack.

To get rid of the stains just do this simple and easy trick. Mix 1 cup of dawn dish soap and 2 cups of hydrogen peroxide.

Put the mixture in a spray bottle and spray it on the carpet stains. You don’t have to use a spray bottle. You can put the mixture in a small container. It works the same as it would if it was in a spray bottle.

This will remove all the tough stains from your carpet, making it look good as new.

USE DAWN TO CLEAN THE BATHTUB

Squeeze a few drops of dawn dish soap in the bathtub and use a brush or sponge to scrub the whole area. Make sure to get rid of any dirt marks you see. This will make your shower look clean and nice.

PREVENT INSECTS FROM ENTERING YOUR GARDEN

 People with gardens find insects and other pests very frustrating to deal with. Insects usually target the leaves of the plants because that’s the area they feed on.

I remember when I used to have an insect problem in my garden years ago. I used a very simple hack to get rid of them forever.

This hack requires you to mix 1-2 tablespoons of Dawn dish soap with 1 cup of vinegar and  2-3 cups of warm water. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle and spray the plants in your garden. Be sure to spray the leaves and the roots of the plants.

Doing this will prevent any insects from tormenting your gardens again.

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Witch hazel or Hamamelis virginiana is a bright orange or yellow plant with beautiful blooms and an astonishing array of uses.

The extract that is sold in stores is produced from the leaves and bark of the North American Witch Hazel shrub and is often combined with other skin-enriching ingredients such as aloe vera and rosewater.

It is widely accepted in mainstream and alternative health and beauty circles for its potent astringent properties.

Native Americans have used a boiled decoction of this plant for thousands of years for various medicinal purposes such as clearing skin conditions, soothing sore muscles and relieving irritated digestive systems.

18 Brilliant Uses For Witch Hazel

Odor Removal Spray

Combine:

• 1 tbsp witch hazel
• 3 drops lavender essential oil (or other fragrant essential oil of your choice)

• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3 tbsp warm water

Mix in a glass spray bottle. Shake well to combine. Use this to absorb any unpleasant odors from carpet, upholstery, or simply as a fragrance boosting room spray.

Acne Treatment

Dealing with acne can be a frustrating and trying process and many products simply dry out your skin or even increase redness and inflammation.

Witch hazel has been shown to be effective as an anti-inflammatory agent and natural antibacterial that can help clear up acne. It can also help improve the appearance of acne scarring on the face and speed healing.

Try using a witch hazel toner in a spray bottle for acne in other areas as well such as the back or chest. Spray it on after the shower to allow it to soak into the skin.

Stop Bleeding and Disinfect Wounds

Witch hazel is a popular disinfectant and is not quite as painful as alcohol-based solutions. Witch hazel also has hemostatic properties meaning it can reduce minor bleeding.

Apply an alcohol free witch hazel to minor scrapes and cuts to help speed healing, staunch bleeding, and clean the wound of any foreign debris. It can also be used to reduce the appearance of bruises.

Soothe Diaper Rash

If your little one has an irritated bum, try following up their diaper change with a quick wipe of witch hazel diluted in water on a cotton pad. This can provide cooling relief, reduce inflammation and speed healing.

Reduce Under Eye Puffiness

Ah, the dreaded purple shadows of a sleepless night.

Whether you were burning the midnight oil to finish your most recent project, up late with a crying baby, or simply have a genetic predisposition to puffy eyes, you have probably experienced this condition at some point.

Using an eco-friendly reusable cotton pad with witch hazel around the eyes regularly can help reduce the appearance of dark circles and decrease under-eye inflammation by tightening the skin.

Be sure not to get any in your eyes as this can cause lingering irritation and dryness.

Hand Sanitizer

Combine:

• 1 ½ tsp witch hazel
• ⅓ tsp vitamin E oil
• 15 drops tea tree essential oil
• ½ cup aloe vera gel

Transfer to a pump or squeeze bottle and use for up to 2 weeks. Because of the antimicrobial properties of witch hazel and tea tree oil, this hand sanitizer is a powerful disinfectant. Unlike commercial hand sanitizers, however, it does not use alcohol to dry out your hands and actually functions as a restorative moisturizer.

Insect Repellent

Mix 2 tbsp witch hazel, 5 drops of lemongrass essential oil and 1 cup of water in a spray bottle and shake to combine.

Use this spray as a powerful insect repellent. It is safe to use on most surfaces including your skin and will not leave any nasty, chemical residue. Be sure to test on a discreet area before spraying on fabric.

This same concoction works to reduce irritated bug bites and prevent itchiness on human skin. Plain witch hazel applied to the bite with a reusable cotton pad can also bring down inflammation from flea bites, mosquito bites, and bee stings.

Soothe Razor Burn

Splash on witch hazel after shaving legs or face to soothe skin and prevent unsightly, itchy bumps and ingrown hairs from forming. It can also help staunch the bleeding from any nicks or scrapes.

Varicose Veins and Stretch Marks

Varicose veins or spider veins are streaky, enlarged veins that often protrude from the feet and legs with a purplish hue and can often be unsightly and embarrassing.

Stretch marks are usually on the stomach or thighs and can follow incidents of rapid weight gain or loss such as pregnancy.

Though more research is needed to solidify the effects, the German Commission E, which evaluates herbal medicines for effectiveness has listed witch hazel as an appropriate treatment for these skin conditions.

Sunburn

Even with proper sun precautions and regular application of sunscreen, it can sometimes be hard to avoid a sunburn, especially if you have fair skin that burns easily.

One study looked at the effects of a lotion with 10% witch hazel content as an aftersun burn treatment compared to lotions without witch hazel. Those who received the witch hazel treatment saw a 27 percent redness reduction while the witch-hazel free group only saw an 11 percent improvement over two days of application.

Dry Skin

Though it may seem counter-productive to use an astringent as a moisturizer, witch hazel can actually improve skin dryness over time and restore healthy oils by cleansing clogged pores.

Apply to affected areas when the skin is still damp after showering, give witch hazel a few minutes to dry, and follow up with a natural lotion to help lock in moisture.

Treat Swimmers Ear

Swimmers ear or otitus externa is an uncomfortable microbial infection of the ear that is usually caused by water remaining in the ear after swimming.

Witch hazel can help dry up any pus that is clogging the ear canal, clear away excess oil, and break up wax and debris.

Use a small eye dropper to deliver a few drops of witch hazel into each ear. After allowing ears to drain, clean carefully with a cotton swab. Be sure not to insert cotton swab directly into the car canal as this could cause further damage.

Glass Cleaner

Use undiluted witch hazel in a spray bottle to clean glass, chrome, and mirrors. Simply wipe away with a paper towel and enjoy sparkling, disinfected surfaces

How about it, are you ready to put witch hazel to work for you?

Where To Buy Witch Hazel

Remember, to experience the full benefits of witch hazel, it’s important to use a pure, undiluted and alcohol free brand. This bottle of Dickinson’s Witch Hazel fulfils all of the criteria and is our recommended product.

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1. MICROWAVE SPONGE TO GET RID OF GERMS

Using a sponge to clean a lot will eventually make it have a lot of germs. To properly clean your sponge you need to do the following.

Put the sponge in the microwave and let the microwave run for 3 minutes. All the germs and bacteria will be gone from the sponge after doing this.

2.USE LEMONS TO CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS

Sometimes when we use cutting boards the food gets stuck in places where it is hard to see. This will cause the board to smell disgusting. When this happens you have to do this simple trick.

Pour salt all over the cutting board and use a lemon slice to scrub it. This will not only clean the cutting board but it will also make it smell better.

3.FRESHEN LAUNDRY WITH LYSOL AND LEMONS

By doing this hack you will create your very own laundry booster. This hack is very simple to do. All you have to do is pour some lemon juice or lemon essential oil (freshly squeezed lemons) in 1/2 cup of water(make sure it’s about 3 cork full of lemon juice) and mix with 3 cups of Lysol.

After putting your laundry in the washer, you should pour the mixture on them.

You should use soap as well because the mixture only works as a laundry booster. Your clothes will smell wonderful after doing this.

4.USE RUBBING ALCOHOL AS GLASS CLEANER

Glass cleaners can be very expensive. So if you want to make your very own DIY glass cleaner you should do this simple trick. Mix 1 cup of vinegar with 1 cup of rubbing alcohol.

Pour the mixture in a spray bottle and spray the glass. Make sure you use a microfiber cloth to wipe the glass.

By doing this your glass will be looking very clean.

5.SHINE WOODEN SURFACES WITH MURPHY’S OIL SOAP

Wooden objects gets dusty and dirty over time. To shine wooden surfaces you need to do this simple trick. Sprinkle or spray murphy’s oil soap on a damp cloth and wipe the wooden furniture.

If you want to polish Your wooden floor, you need to pour 1 cup of murphy’s oil soap on the floor and use a clean damp mop to mop the floor.

This will make your wooden surfaces look shiny.

6.CLEAN STOVE WITH BORAX

If you have tough grease stains on your stove and want to get rid of them. Just do this simple hack. Pour 1 cup of borax on your stove and use a sponge to scrub it.

This will not only clean your stove, it will remove any stains that were on the stove.

7.LYSOL, VINEGAR AND DAWN CARPET STAIN REMOVER

No one likes carpet stains as much as I do. Stains ruin the beauty of the carpet in homes. If you have a lot of carpet stains and want to get rid of them just do the following.

Mix 1 cup of Lysol surface cleaner, 1 cup of dawn dish soap, and 1 cup of vinegar. Pour the mixture into a spray bottle.

Now spray wherever the stains are located on the carpet. Now get an old clothe brush and gently scrub the carpet. The stains will be gone in no time.

8. BAKING SODA TOILET CLEANER

For this tip, you need to have a sponge that can scrub areas properly. Make sure the sponge is damp. Pour 1 cup of baking soda, and dish soap on it. Then use it to scrub the toilet.

If you want to clean the inside of the toilet pour 2 cups of baking soda into the toilet tank. This will clean the inside of the toilet and will also deodorize it.

Your toilet should look spotless and clean after doing this trick.

9.SOAP IN SPONGE

This hack is very easy to do. All you have to do is cut open one side of the sponge(make it shape like a pocket) and place a small bar of soap in it.

With this sponge, you can clean any area around your home without worrying if the sponge is sudsy enough.

The best areas and things to clean with this sponge are the kitchen countertops, shower wall, bathtub, face basin, baseboards, white shoes, etc.

10. DIY AIR FRESHENER SPRAY

This one is very simple. What you need to do is pour 1 cup of fabric softener and 1 cup of water into a spray bottle. That’s it; it’s that simple.

With this, you can spray areas such as the carpet, sofa, curtains, etc.

11. FELS-NAPTHA CLEANING SPRAY

For this hack, you need to boil a bar of Fels Naptha soap in a pot of water. After 2-5 minutes throw the water that’s in the pot into a small spray bottle.

Now you can spray areas such as the carpets, Facebasin, stains on clothing, bathtub, the shower wall, white shoes, etc.

12. USE SCRUBBING BUBBLES TO REMOVE FINGERPRINTS

Fingerprints are almost everywhere. Usually, because we touch a lot of things. Kids do this but way more than adults.

To properly remove fingerprints you need to spray scrubbing bubbles on the area and wipe with a high-quality microfiber cleaning cloth. Found this on Amazon…  Large Lint Free Microfiber Cleaning Cloth

This will remove any fingerprint that was in the area.

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The bathroom that visitors use will be the worse, so you need to be on top of things to make it as clean as possible because people will tell other people the way your house is.

How to Make Bathroom Smell Good

Below will be 15 amazing and easy ways to make your bathroom smell great fast and easily without you doing too much work at all which involves cleaning.

Using an air freshener in your bathroom

Bath and body works do sell some lovely smelling air freshener. It may be a little pricey, but you can use it somewhere special in your house. They have different styles to choose from, even one that sprays two different fragrances throughout the day and even has a night light built-in. It’s called a wallflower plugin. Give it a shot, and you won’t regret it.

Laundry detergent in the toilet tank

Many people may be concerned about pouring the detergent in the tank wondering if it will damage the system, but it won’t.

I have been doing this for seven months now, and there is no damage to the tank or anything.

The plumber said the detergent breaks down in the system, so there will be no problems or need to worry. I pour a cup in the tank three times for the week. You can use any detergent like Tide or Downy, Gain, and even fabric softener too.

I love using Tide because of the smell

This will leave your bathroom smelling amazing for the entire day, it also depends on how often you flush the toilet. For me, the detergent and aroma stayed in the bathroom for two days and that’s with 15 flushes per day or more.

Mint toothpaste

If you like the minty smell of your toothpaste and you want your bathroom to smell that way, here is a method, just cut the toothpaste tube 1/4 of an inch on both sides at the bottom of it and place it in the toilet tank. This can last up to two months.

Clogged toilet

If your toilet is clogged and you don’t have a plunger, you can panic for a while because who wants to call someone and tell them you clogged the toilet.

Just use some plastic food wrap and cover the toilet boil tightly. Go over it four times before you try to flush again when you do flush, the air that builds up in the toilet will be trapped, and then all you need to do is just push the air down, and it will work the same as a plunger.

Baking Soda and rubbing alcohol to clean the bathroom

You can sanitize your toilet brush and the holder at the same time, even making an air freshener too. Pour rubbing alcohol in the toilet brush holder then add some baking soda.

The baking soda will absorb any odor that is there, and the rubbing alcohol will kill the bacteria over time each time you use the brush. You can redo this process each week.

Vanilla on cotton balls Place in Bathroom

Another way to use vanilla to make your bathroom smell amazing is by putting a few drops of vanilla extract on a cotton ball and place it inside the toilet paper roll.

Each time the toilet paper moves the lovely smell of vanilla will spread in the room.

Vanilla extra and water

If you don’t like those air fresheners with all those different chemicals inside them, then I have the perfect solution for you. You can get a beautiful spray bottle from your local pharmacy or supermarket.

If you do not have vanilla extract at home, then you can buy some as well, some brands can be pricey, so look for the one that is in the middle range, the cheaper ones are weak in the smell area.

Fill the spray bottle with water and add one tablespoon of vanilla extract, each time you use the toilet, you can spray this, and it will work the same as regular air fresheners.

Remove odors permanently from your towels in the bathroom

A quick fix was to just place your towels in the dryer, but if you want a permanent way to remove those odors and make them smell and feel brand new, then you need to do this twice a month.

Start by giving the towels a cycle in hot water then sprinkle some baking soda over them. Like a cup, give it a next cycle with hot water, and your towels will come out smelling so fresh.

Essential oil in the bins in the bathroom

Sprinkle a few drops of essential oil in the garbage bin in your bathroom, by adding some lovely fragrance will help lift any odor that’s remaining after you have done cleaning your bathroom.

Homemade air freshener

If you are a frugal person or just love to do things yourself, you will love this hack. Get a spray bottle and pour two cups of water, one cup of alcohol, and 10 drops of essential oil. Shake it well, and there you go, your own homemade air freshener. You can use it like how you use the one that you buy.

Detergent With Cotton Ball

If you are concerned with the detergent in the toilet tank, I have provided a next method you can use. So here is the next tip for using the detergent.

Get a small jar with two cotton balls inside, pour two or three tablespoons of your favorite detergent on them, and place it anywhere in your bathroom. The aroma can last up to three days, and it only takes two or three tablespoons of detergent to do the job.

Air wick stick ups

This hack is a clever little hack that can be used all over your house wherever you have a garbage bin that you think needs a little scent Boost.

We normally stick the air wick to walls but think of it. If you just stick one underneath the trash can cover it can make the bin smell so good because the scent just has to circulate in a small area, so it will last longer as well.

This little trick will have people taking each time they come over to your house because it is so simple but so clever at the same time.

Spring cleaning

One day when you are not busy and the weather is good, just go around your house and collect the blankets, cushion covers, and kitchen towels. Use gain fireworks when you’re washing them to give it a massive boost in freshness. This will give your home a clean and litter feeling.

Pine-Sol in toilet brush holder to clean it and make it smell good

Add pine-sol to your toilet brush holder to give it a nice aroma each time you use it. It also will help to clean your toilet as well each time you use the brush. You can also use it to clean down your bathroom as well and pour some down the drain.

Keeping your curtain smelling fresh

We are not going to be able to wash our curtains every week, but we want them to smell amazing all the time like you just finish washing them.

Mix two cups Gain fireworks in hot water, allow it to dissolve and cool, then go around and spray all your curtains with it. For a bonus, open the windows afterward, and the wind will spread the scent everywhere.

Smaller garbage bin in each bathroom

Keep a smaller garbage bin in the bathroom. You might be wondering why, but the smaller the garbage bin is, the more frequently you will empty it.

Clean the cabinets inside the bathroom

During the winter, when you shower, you normally see the mirrors get foggy.

That’s because of the heat mixing with the cold. This can form molds in your bathroom, you may know this, but we tend to clean only the areas that we see the mold.

We do not look in places that we think it may form as well, and this will lead to your bathroom having a bad smell. Look inside the cabinets where the sink and clean there every two weeks.

With the pipes running through the cabinet, it will cause mold to develop even faster with the moisture that will be there.

Leaving the bathroom door open

Leaving the bathroom door close all the time will cause stale air to be in there all the time. Especially if you don’t open the windows because its winter and the time is cold. The fresh air that’s in the house will circulate through the bathroom as well when you leave it open.

Open windows in your bathroom 

One of the best ways to make your bathroom smell fresh is by opening the windows.

It gets cold where I live, but I make the sacrifice to slightly crack the window open to let fresh air in for about five minutes. This made such a big difference for me in so many ways.

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What attracts stink bugs?

While it may seem as if these pests appear out of nowhere, their presence can usually be attributed to a handful of factors. Stink bugs like fruit (especially ripe fruit) so if you’re a fan of the classic countertop fruit bowl, your ripe bunch of bananas could be a culprit. Unfortunately for gardening gurus, stink bugs also enjoy a wide variety of native plants, from ornamental shrubs to wild vines and weeds. They are known to snack on any and all parts of plants, including the blooms, buds, fruits or vegetables, and even nuts, so chances are high that your garden contains some flora of interest.

To add to the list of unavoidable stink bug attractions, these insects love warmth and sunlight. They typically go through a “hibernation” period during cold winter months, often hiding in walls or unoccupied spaces like attics. When winter temperatures start to rise and days get sunnier, the bugs come out of hiding (eek!) and become more active. Stink bugs can weasel their ways into spaces, but often cannot figure out how to escape, thus causing a small community to suddenly inhabit your home.

What do stink bugs smell like?

Stink bugs are part of an insect family that uses smell as a defense mechanism. When threatened or squashed, stink bugs emit a strongly scented substance from a gland in their abdomen. (Yuck!) To human noses, the smell resembles herbs or spices, like cilantro, mixed with a chemical smell. In other words, it’s not a pleasant odor. If you come across a stink bug, try gently transferring the bug outside or using an insect-trapping vacuum (or similar bug zapper) to remove it without smushing it or causing distress.

Do stink bugs bite?

Stink bugs stick to plants and other outdoor food sources. They do not sting or bite, and while they have a tendency to sneak up and pull a surprise landing on you (or in your clothes, or in your hair), stink bugs are generally harmless to humans.

When is stink bug season?

Stink bugs exist year-round, but you are more likely to see a bump in stink bug sightings during the spring and summer months, when temperatures rise and the bugs that sought a warm winter haven in your home or garden begin to venture back out into the open.

How do I keep stink bugs out of my house?

Check entry points.

Start by examining all possible entry points and addressing any obvious cracks or openings. Check window frames (especially in areas that receive frequent sunlight), door frames, exterior wood siding, and even around electrical outlets and light fixtures. Seal up any areas in question with caulk (a silicone-based formula is recommended for glass), or perform necessary repairs to fix larger openings and possible entry points.

Assess exterior lighting.

Because stink bugs are attracted to light, consider switching out exterior light bulbs for yellow bulbs or sodium-vapor lights, which are known to be less “attractive” to insects. (Sodium vapor lights are often used to reduce light pollution in big cities, or near beaches with sea turtle nesting activity.)

Consider chemicals.

If you’ve sealed all entry points to the best of your abilities and tried reducing light, your stink bug situation might require some chemical assistance. Common chemical sprays contain deltamethrin, a pesticide known to kill stink bugs, and can be used near common entry points or around windows or other spots where the bugs like to congregate.

Try a home remedy.

A simple combination of hot water, dish soap, and white vinegar is suggested to be an effective “trap” for stink bugs. (Farm & Dairy recommends filling a spray bottle with 2 cups of hot water, 1 cup of white vinegar, and 1/2 cup dish soap, then spraying the bugs directly.)

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A few years ago we redid the tile in our master bathroom shower. At first, it looked great, but after some time the caulk has started to get some mold on it.

I didn’t really feel like removing all the caulk so instead, I decided to go through and clean the moldy caulk.

It’s a pretty easy process to remove mold from your shower caulk. It just takes a few things you probably already have around the house and about an hour of your time. If you want to get rid of the mold check out this easy tip on how to remove mold from the caulk.

How To Remove Mold From Caulk

To remove the mold in caulk in shower you will need a few things listed below. You probably already have them at home.

• An old toothbrush or small brush
• a disposable cup,
•  Baking Soda
•  Bleach

If you don’t have a disposable cup you can also use a cup that you can throw out after you are done. You probably don’t want to use a cup after the bleach mix has set in it.

You also may want rubber gloves to wear on your hands and a face mask to help with smells depending on how bleach affects you.

You will also need about an hour to let the bleach mix set up on the mold.

Getting Started

Mix about 1/2 cup of bleach with about a cup of baking soda in a disposable cup.

You may want to do just a little at a time of each. The amounts you will need will vary based on what kind of bleach you use.

You will want to get your mix to the consistency of toothpaste so it will stick to the moldy caulk.

Applying the Cleaner To Moldy Caulk

Once you have it mixed to a thick paste then use the old toothbrush to apply it to the caulk that is moldy(You will probably want to spot test in on a small area first to make sure it doesn’t damage the tile).

Make sure it is thick enough to fully coat the caulk. Set a timer for about 30 minutes and then just let it sit.

It smells really strong so you may want to turn on a vent in the bathroom or open a window to help with the fumes.

After 30 minutes check on the bleach mixture and make sure that it is still fully covering the caulk.

Add some more bleach mixture to the caulk if needed. Then set a timer for about another 30 minutes.

Removing the Bleach Mix

Once the bleach mix has set over an hour then you can use the toothbrush to scrub the caulk for a minute or two. Then use warm water to wash away the bleach mixture.

Make sure you rinse all of the bleach mixture off of the caulk and fully washed down the drain. You don’t want to leave chemicals where you shower.

If you still see some mold on the caulk you can repeat the steps a second time to get rid of everything.

You can see how just one time of using this bleach mixture made a huge difference on my shower.

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