It was the end of summer; time for one last dip in the lake before cold weather sets in.  My son went swimming with his friends…and his cellphone.  (It’s interesting what you can find out from Facebook.)

What causes your white clothes to become gray and dingy? Improper rinsing is the main cause! The residual detergent will discolor any white over time.

Rinse them a second time, adding a cup of vinegar to the water to remove all soap film.  Or, use a Downy Dryer ball to release the vinegar into the rinse water automatically. Just pour in a cup of vinegar (instead of the Downy) and throw the ball in! This works so well that you may not even have to give the clothes a second rinse.

According to many entomologists (insect expert), there is an epidemic of bed bugs now occurring in America. Recently I have heard on the news that several stores in NYC have had to close due to bed bug problems, as well as a complete mall in New Jersey.

There are many advantages to requiring that everyone that enters your home remove their shoes.  It isn’t just about keeping your carpets and floors looking nice and lasting longer, but also about your health.  Removing your shoes at the door can help eliminate dirt, dust, pollen as well as other allergy triggers.

Caress bar soap claims to leave your skin soft and silky, but did you know it’s also great at removing the sticky adhesive residue left behind from tape?  Use Caress bar soap with warm water on a rag, and gently rub.  It leaves no residue and removes even stubborn adhesive.