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woman is sneezing because of weed-like smell in her house

Top Causes of a Weed-Like Smell in the House

June 5, 2022 by David

A clean, fresh-smelling house is what we all want to come home to at the end of a long day. But what if the first thing you smell as you step into your home is the piney, slightly skunky smell … Read More

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lavender essential oil in a small bottle

The Best Essentials Oils for Skunk Smells in the Home

June 5, 2022 by Bethany

There is nothing worse than having skunk smells permeate into every crevice in your home. It’s easy to see why so many people find the smells to be a living nightmare. You can eliminate this issue with the help of … Read More

Categories Guides, Bathroom, Bedroom, Cleaning, DIY, Kitchen, Product Reviews, Rooms
woman smells like asian and chinese food in her house

Why Does My House Smell Like Chinese or Asian Food?

June 5, 2022 by Bethany

Is your home smelling of Chinese or Asian cooking even though you haven’t eaten Asian food in ages? What causes your house to smell like Chinese food when you haven’t prepared Chinese or similar cuisines?  Your house may smell like … Read More

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woman covering her nose because of the yeast smell

Why Does My House Smell of Yeast? Possible Causes

June 5, 2022 by Bethany

Maintaining a clean house takes a lot of hard work and effort. Foul odors and smells in your home can make all that effort seem pointless. Especially in older houses, a musty smell in the house often stays despite thorough … Read More

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woman holding fabuloso all-purpose cleaner

What Can You Mix Fabuloso With? Safety for Bleach, Vinegar, and More

April 10, 2022 by Bethany

Most people are cautious when mixing cleaning products, and for good reason. Fabuloso seems to be one of the most popular selections for cleaning products. But is it safe to mix this solution with other products? You can mix Fabuloso … Read More

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lysol, bleach and other cleaning equipment

Can You Mix Lysol and Bleach? What Happens if You Do?

April 10, 2022 by Bethany

Bleach is a potent cleaning and disinfecting agent. The same goes for Lysol. If you combine the two, will that make a super cleaner-slash-disinfectant? You cannot mix Lysol and bleach. Chlorine gas forms when you mix bleach with anything other … Read More

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little girl sleeping in the bedroom with air humidifier

Pink Mold in Your Humidifier? Prevention, Cleaning and Dangers

April 10, 2022 by Bethany

Mold is a common problem in indoor areas where a lot of moisture builds up, and it can affect our health in a variety of manners if left untreated. If you’ve ever seen pink-colored mold in your humidifier, you’re probably … Read More

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melting ice in the driveway

Can You Use Water Softener Salt To Melt Ice?

April 10, 2022 by Bethany

With the onset of winter, ice melt is a much-needed essential in most homes. There are various types of ice melt available in the market, most of which are salt-based.  Water softener salts are primarily sodium chloride, which is essentially … Read More

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black ants on the floor at home

Can Bleach Kill or Repel Ants, Including Fire Ants?

April 10, 2022 by Bethany

Ant infestations can come suddenly and seemingly out of nowhere. You might have heard that bleach can kill ants, but does it also repel them?  Bleach can kill ants (including fire and carpenter ants) because it’s toxic to them. Spraying … Read More

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melting snow during winter

Does Regular Table Salt Melt Ice? Can You Use It?

March 19, 2022 by David

Salt is one of the more popular and handier items that people often use for melting ice. We see it being scattered in the streets, on pavements, and in concrete driveways, both to melt and prevent the buildup of ice. … Read More

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