In efforts to reduce the amount of chemicals used in the home, try using vinegar as an all-purpose cleaner.  It is safe to use around food and kids.  Vinegar also is good for removing stains on carpet. 
To make a bottle of your own vinegar cleaner mix 1 part vinegar to 4 parts water.  Mix it [...]

As always…my candles drip everywhere but I keep using them.  A helpful hint for getting that wax off of your carpets or rugs is to let the wax dry completely.  Place a terrycloth towel or washcloth on the wax.  Heat up your iron and rub it on the towel.  Don’t leave your iron unattended.  Just [...]

Windex is a great carpet stain remover. It will remove orange pop or grape stains from carpet. Don’t leave it too long, because it will bleach the carpet a bit. Just spray the stain and then soak it up. Fantastic!
thanks Sue!

Can you say BACTERIA! It can never stay and I mean never. There are inexpensive solutions such as linoleum that can be used if you are on a strict budget.