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Homemade "Swiffer"
By phatatoI did it! I created a homemade Swiffer. Well, I reused the plastic part, but instead of buying more sheets that can be expensive and terrible for the landfill, I sewed together pieces of vibrant colored fleece that can slip on to the existing "broom". I am currently an owner of a Swiffer and an Omop (the Method version, which is actually very earth-friendly).
Step 1: Measure your Swiffer.
Make sure when you measure the Swiffer (or Omop), you le » READ MORE
3Washing form-fitted showers
By phatatoThis is not for the tile friendly. If you have a shower that's form-fitted over an existing shower (you know, sliding glass doors, shelves attached to the shower wall, etc.), I've noticed that spray cleaners do not work the way I would like them too. Scrubbing Bubbles works OK, but it makes my bathroom smell like an institution. What I've found that works really well to clean the soap scum and shaved-leg residue off the shower walls is to get a w » READ MORE
Remove Wallpaper With an Iron
By phatatoIf you're in the house-owning industry and it's an older home, more than likely you will come in contact with...WALLPAPER! Money can be tight when it comes to home improvement, so an easy way to get rid of wallpaper without going out and buying products is...
Use your iron.
I found it very helpful to turn the knob on the iron to steam and hold it up and push the steam button a couple of times to loosen up the glue under the wallpaper. With your f » READ MORE
