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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

diane in sf

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7. I like all the suggestions except the dryer sheet one, they smell completely vile,

Reply to Little Star (Original post)

Sun Apr 7, 2013, 05:52 AM

Apr 2013

Are filled with toxic chemicals, and give me (and many others) migraines and skin rashes. You could make lavender sachets or store your incense in your drawers instead--Much better smelling and nontoxic. Also hanging clothes outside in the sun to dry, makes them smell really good, and is cheaper than running a dryer.

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Some Good Cleaning Ideas (I got these in an email)... [View all] Little Star Feb 2013 OP

Nice List - Thank You cantbeserious Feb 2013 #1

I love it....some things sound improbable, Curmudgeoness Feb 2013 #2

I love hydrogen peroxide it's useful for quite a few things. I actually buy the the cheapest... Little Star Feb 2013 #4

I read that horizontal/vertical trick years ago. Curmudgeoness Feb 2013 #5

Just be careful with the peroxide - it can deteriorate the fabric LiberalEsto Apr 2013 #8

Really? Curmudgeoness Apr 2013 #9

K&R Sherman A1 Feb 2013 #3

I love the perfume on a light bulb tip. RebelOne Mar 2013 #6

My Dad used a pouch of tobacco for deodorant in our family car. Eleanors38 Apr 2013 #10

I like all the suggestions except the dryer sheet one, they smell completely vile, diane in sf Apr 2013 #7