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Cleaning Up:  salt and the bathtub- wow!  |
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Txfarmgal
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
AK
USA
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 Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 3:02:55 PM
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Ok so now that I am using homemade soap, dish soap and laundry. I thought I better not use chemicals to clean anymore. I am already using vinegar to clean kitchen. So I got some baking soda and salt and went to clean tub. Mostly it was the salt but wow, we have hard water and that salt took to that and just with a light scrub of a brush off it comes. Normally I am in there with bleach and my arms hurt from scrubbing so hard and the smell but not today- no smell and very light scrubbing and it looks brand new, so shiny and smooth. Oh and my hands feel like I used a loofah on them they are so soft!
AngiKay
www.angikay.etsy.com
Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22942 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22942 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 3:55:09 PM
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Isn't it amazing?! The Chemical companies convince use we need some super cleaner for our houses. Even in the commercials it shows the models wearing gloves because the cleaners are so caustic! And then it turns out the organic way cleans better! I laugh now whenever I watch those commercials. This coming from a girl that used to pursue cleaning chemicals like crazy because nothing ever worked the way it claimed!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 4:07:05 PM
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So how do you make the dish soap?? Beverley
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett
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Homespun Livin
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Brenda
Louisiana
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 5:54:01 PM
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AngiKay,
I am gonna test this on my shower walls. We have very hard water too. Thank you for sharing this tip.
"Love one another." |
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
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kelliraeb
Farmgirl in Training
29 Posts
kelli
Michigan
29 Posts |
Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 6:47:47 PM
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I cannot wait to try this out. Was gonna do it right now, but we are all out of regular salt, just have some kosher. Thank you so much for the tip!
Kelli |
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Txfarmgal
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
AK
USA
585 Posts |
Posted - Aug 08 2008 : 10:42:24 AM
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I forgot to say I used Sea Salt, not sure if that makes a difference but just so you know. My bath is smooth so for a textured bath you might have to scrub harder.
AngiKay
www.angikay.etsy.com
Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9
Texas 4H! http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/ |
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nampafarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
494 Posts
Kim
Nampa
ID
USA
494 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2008 : 10:22:26 AM
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I always use a window squeegey on my shower/bathtub walls and doors after a shower (I dont wipe the soap holder) to dry and then use a micro terry towl to dry off the fawcet handles and door chrome. I have not cleaned my shower since Jan 08. I have however cleaned the bottom shower pan.
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
4208 Posts |
Posted - Aug 13 2008 : 9:31:27 PM
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Would this work for the potty too? We have that lime stain stuff in there and its downright embarassing when company comes over to have them think my potty isnt clean. Anyone tried it in there yet?
hugs jess
Farmgirl Sister #235
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babysmama
True Blue Farmgirl
931 Posts
Elizabeth
Iowa
931 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2008 : 06:21:23 AM
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Jessie-
I think a pumice stone would work best for the toilet. Try emptying the water from the bowl and scrubbing with the stone - that *should* do the trick.
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simplyflowers
True Blue Farmgirl
489 Posts
Jamie
Locust Grove
Virginia
USA
489 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2008 : 08:02:25 AM
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So, this salt thing I will try!!! And the vinegar!
So what do you all think of those "simply green" cleaners from clorox? I see that they say 'natural' on them....but not organic...
Jamie
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
8529 Posts |
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Txfarmgal
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
AK
USA
585 Posts |
Posted - Aug 14 2008 : 08:55:45 AM
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I have not tried it in the potty yet, jesse if you do let me know. We use our brush and vinegar and that works so far.
AngiKay-farmgirl sister #301
www.angikay.etsy.com
Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9
Texas 4H! http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/ |
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simplyflowers
True Blue Farmgirl
489 Posts
Jamie
Locust Grove
Virginia
USA
489 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2008 : 03:56:00 AM
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I just cleaned the tub with a paste mixture of salt and baking soda.....and holy cow!!! It blinds me when I walk into the bathroom now!!! The textured shower floor needs a bit harder srubbin though. But that's cool. I liked that the bathroom didn't smell like a chemical factory when I was through....
I will recommend to everyone I know!!!
 
Jamie
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." -- Thomas Edison |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22942 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22942 Posts |
Posted - Aug 15 2008 : 06:46:58 AM
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Not only does it not smell like a chemical factory- but there is usually a undefinable "Freshness" in a room cleaned with baking soda- It absorbs odors! So sometimes there are lingering odors that we don't realize and it scrub and absorbs them away. I love baking soda and salt. They are awesome cleaners!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
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ranchmama
True Blue Farmgirl
360 Posts
Elise
Rosebud
MT
USA
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msjocee
True Blue Farmgirl
129 Posts
Josie
Canyon Country
CA
USA
129 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2008 : 11:01:28 AM
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Okay I tryed this yesterday in my textured shower I use Kosher Salt ( I have ahuge box) my shower looks amazing even Hubby noticed and my hands were soo soft!!! Thansk :)
Mom to wild boys: Miah(10), and Jakie(6)
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Txfarmgal
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
AK
USA
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Posted - Aug 19 2008 : 11:44:26 AM
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Isnt it amazing! I am so happy everyone is getting the great results that I did!!!! And the soft hands is just an added bonus. heehee
AngiKay-farmgirl sister #301
www.angikay.etsy.com
Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9
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