Cleaning

Iron Skillet Seasoning & Modification (Updated)Updated, improved, and much, much more efficient and energy saving. Changes are in step 7. I've long thought that the classic standard of American kitchens, the iron skillet needed a little work. Lodge makes great inexpensive skillets and other cast iron cookware, but my big gripe about their produ... read more »

What You Never Knew About Doing the Dishes With a SpongeAfter living with college roommates that couldn't seem to do the dishes properly, I realized I had to get the word out there about proper dishwashing duty. Dishsoap and Sponges The first thing to realize is that dishwashing is not about sanitizing (killing the bacteria and viruses on) your dishe... read more »

APRON OF HOLDINGEveryone has a Bag of Holding these days, but no one has an Apron of Holding. With its multiple ridged pockets always held open to receive, its various soft pockets to hold things close and a glowing natural 20 die to save you in the event of a spring cleaning avalanche; truly this is the batman uti... read more »

Baseboard cleaning tool I hate cleaning.  I also hate having to squat down on the floor.  Therefore, cleaning baseboards is not high on my list of fun things to do.  So, one day I decided to make a baseboard cleaning tool that would be easy to use, not require much effort, and let me do this dirty deed while standing up.... read more »

Homemade Green Cleaning RecipesClean nearly everything in your house with simple and non-toxic ingredients. Whether you're worried about the chemicals you're using, wanting to save money, or hoping to save yourself from all those horrible added dyes and fragrances - these recipes are for you! Ingredients Used In These Recipes... read more »

Unusual Use for Tooth Paste: Shoe Cleaner!Surprisingly, tooth paste works well on shoes by taking off scuff and other marks. It is sticky and can pull out most stains from your shoes. Here is the list of supplies that you need: ~An old scuffed or marked pair of shoes ~An old tube of tooth paste (or a new one if you prefer) ( and it can't b... read more »

Be Rid of Stuck On Food!!It happens to all of us. We have friends over and make a delicious meal. We hang out, chillax and by the time the night is over, there are dishes to be done. We shrug it off and say, "I'll do it tomorrow." Tomorrow comes and BOOM - there is stuck on, hardened food on the freaking pan. Don't waste y... read more »

How to soften up new boots.This instuctable covers how to ease the pain of breaking in new work boots, it will help soften the leather and help reduce the chance of developing blisters,  It also helps to waterproof the leather and reduces the chance of the leather drying out and cracking if they don't get polished that often.... read more »