How to Clean Brass with Toothpaste

Is your brass tarnished? Have you tried every polish on the market without success? Well, there is another way to clean it—and it’s a lot cheaper than buying a commercial brass cleaner.  Yes, you can use toothpaste to clean your brass! Toothpaste contains mild abrasives that will work their magic on tarnished brass without scratching.… Continue reading How to Clean Brass with Toothpaste

How to Deodorize Wood Cabinets with Vinegar and Baking soda

It’s a common problem: you’re staring at your wood cabinets, freshly painted in that stunning shade of cobalt blue or jade green or goldenrod yellow. You’ve just completely revitalized your kitchen, and it looks amazing. Then you open the door to stick some dishes away—and you’re hit with that smell. It could be BO from… Continue reading How to Deodorize Wood Cabinets with Vinegar and Baking soda

How to Clean and Degrease Plastic Food Containers with Baking Soda

I grew up using plastic food containers(the Tupperware age), and I learned that they are tough, super convenient, and saved my mom a ton of money. Plastic food containers aren’t just for storing leftovers either. Put them in your car, use them on the patio, or bring them to work with you! Their adaptability makes… Continue reading How to Clean and Degrease Plastic Food Containers with Baking Soda

3 Ways to Store Baking Soda to Keep It Fresh Longer

Baking soda. It does a lot of things in your home, but when you’re not using it for baking or cleaning, how do you store it?  What’s the best way to store baking soda so that it will be ready the next time you need to use it?  In this article, I’ll share with you… Continue reading 3 Ways to Store Baking Soda to Keep It Fresh Longer