tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post6238684046079642545..comments2024-03-24T12:07:55.646-05:00Comments on IHeart Organizing: Monthly Clean Home Challenge: Wipe Down Cabinets/AppliancesIHeart Organizinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-25999061154583696022014-05-05T20:41:07.197-05:002014-05-05T20:41:07.197-05:00Where can I buy Castile soap?Where can I buy Castile soap?christinawirchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13781357891529492985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-13508011713360888572014-03-22T00:21:46.350-05:002014-03-22T00:21:46.350-05:00I honestly keep both nearby, but find myself reach...I honestly keep both nearby, but find myself reaching for the water/vinegar combo most frequently. It disinfects and since it works on the stainless garbage can and fridge as well I can wipe everything down in one quick swoop.<br /><br />xoxo!IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-28568127254154264852014-03-22T00:19:17.748-05:002014-03-22T00:19:17.748-05:00Hi Rachel!
I continue to use it all until it is g...Hi Rachel!<br /><br />I continue to use it all until it is gone, and just store it under our sink. Doesn't seem to go bad before I make my way through the bottle. :)<br /><br />xo!IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-52662472603326190442014-03-21T10:37:10.435-05:002014-03-21T10:37:10.435-05:00Do you wipe your counters off daily with the all p...Do you wipe your counters off daily with the all purpose cleaner or just the vinegar and water? making some cleaners and not sure which one to make the most of!?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-71763658971508327142014-03-19T13:30:22.842-05:002014-03-19T13:30:22.842-05:00Hi Sarah S.
I was having a hard time finding the o...Hi Sarah S.<br />I was having a hard time finding the oils as well. I live in NY and found them at my nearest GNC and VitaminShoppe stores. Amazon.com is great as well. Hope that helps.Kim P.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-59047311333982884132014-03-19T09:34:43.783-05:002014-03-19T09:34:43.783-05:00This is such a great tip! I have finally gotten ar...This is such a great tip! I have finally gotten around to cleaning our coffee maker and have noticed a huge build up of (what I assume to be) mineral residue from using tap water...filtered tap water, I might add...that I have been unable to remove so far. I plan to start purchasing distilled water for these things. And even paying to use distilled water with vinegar is still super cheap compared to what you would pay for store-bought cleaners!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-32550437301284815372014-03-19T09:30:36.743-05:002014-03-19T09:30:36.743-05:00Thanks so much for taking the time to reply and re...Thanks so much for taking the time to reply and recommend a vacuum. I really appreciate it. And I LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog!! Please keep up the GREAT work. Popping on over to your blog is such a bright spot in my day!! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-86379518648541378772014-03-18T23:31:15.355-05:002014-03-18T23:31:15.355-05:00Hi Jane!
I am not personally familiar with that p...Hi Jane!<br /><br />I am not personally familiar with that particular scenario. I know they make spray textures, could you use that on either part or over the entire wall and sand it down even? <br /><br />As far as the stove top goes, it is just a regular finish and I use water/vinegar to wipe it down daily.<br /><br />xo!IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-45004618534091863162014-03-18T23:21:12.859-05:002014-03-18T23:21:12.859-05:00Thank you for letting me know! I will be sure to ...Thank you for letting me know! I will be sure to consider that as we pick out kitchen finishes. :)IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-66905674466299709052014-03-18T20:56:46.998-05:002014-03-18T20:56:46.998-05:00Hi Jen,
I have Cappucino coloured cabinets, shows ...Hi Jen,<br />I have Cappucino coloured cabinets, shows everything...I have to vaccuum them every week. I know you are considering a kitchen reno, I love them, but they are high maintenance. Have a wonderful day, and thank you for the tips :)Sandrocashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03944998851056008140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-48905592732484858892014-03-18T19:22:51.992-05:002014-03-18T19:22:51.992-05:00Hi
Do you have any recommendations for painting a ...Hi<br />Do you have any recommendations for painting a large wall that has some different textures? We remodeled our kitchen and ended up knocking down a wall. The big wall now has slightly different texture on one end. My husband tried retexturing so it would match but it is "off" in some areas. Have you ever run across any thing that you can add to the paint to make the texture equal? Do you have a glass top stove and if you do what do you use to clean the top? Thanks Love your blog. JaneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-65776055351928613912014-03-18T18:34:00.362-05:002014-03-18T18:34:00.362-05:00Hi Jen! Sorry if I repeated this comment, but I t...Hi Jen! Sorry if I repeated this comment, but I think it may have gotten lost in cyberspace. Do you make a fresh batch of your castile soap/water/essential oil cleaning solution each time you clean, or do you keep it around until you run out? I wasn't sure if it makes a difference. I was able to find the same essential oils you use at GNC, which was awesome because I didn't want to wait to get them in the mail :) These posts have really inspired me to clean, and I'm pleasantly surprised at how little time these important (and often neglected) tasks really take!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10369934377307009484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-19678762073717840642014-03-18T14:26:14.332-05:002014-03-18T14:26:14.332-05:00That is so very sweet Emily! I really appreciate ...That is so very sweet Emily! I really appreciate it! I hope you are feeling better now, and I am so happy to hear that you are learning from the series. <br /><br />xoxo!IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-47407792431255410952014-03-18T14:25:12.460-05:002014-03-18T14:25:12.460-05:00Hi Laura,
The lemon essential oil is part of the ...Hi Laura,<br /><br />The lemon essential oil is part of the cleaning solution recipe. For the cleaner I use:<br /><br />1 cup distilled water<br />1 tbsp castile soap<br />10 drops lemon essential oil <br /><br />Hope that clarifies things a bit. :) Thank you!IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-88189498430893897462014-03-18T14:19:46.469-05:002014-03-18T14:19:46.469-05:00Hi Sarah!
I find them on Amazon, but you can also...Hi Sarah!<br /><br />I find them on Amazon, but you can also find them at some natural food markets. I just updated the bottom of the post with product links, so hopefully that helps.<br /><br />Thank you!IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-91257031732958375642014-03-18T14:17:49.031-05:002014-03-18T14:17:49.031-05:00I play music and work quickly. I would much rathe...I play music and work quickly. I would much rather be playing with the kiddos than cleaning so it motivates me. :)IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-66563956247786244482014-03-18T14:16:42.372-05:002014-03-18T14:16:42.372-05:00Hello!
I find mine on Amazon. I just updated the...Hello!<br /><br />I find mine on Amazon. I just updated the end of the post with links to all of my favorite supplies. Hope that helps!<br /><br />Thank you!<br />JenIHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-15768285676870938222014-03-18T14:00:46.083-05:002014-03-18T14:00:46.083-05:00Hi Marisa!
We use two vacuum's, and love both...Hi Marisa!<br /><br />We use two vacuum's, and love both equally.<br /><br />We have one that we use for general daily cleaning {carpet, rugs, cabinets, tight spaces, etc..} and it is the Dyson DC41 Upright: http://amzn.to/1g7y0Vx. For under furniture, our hard floors, furniture, stairs and ceilings, we use the Dyson DC44 Stick Vac: http://amzn.to/Nf38FD<br /><br />xoxo!IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-8265218846015586612014-03-18T13:55:50.940-05:002014-03-18T13:55:50.940-05:00I do try and mention what I am using for each task...I do try and mention what I am using for each task within each post, but I can see about doing a round-up of favorites with simple to follow recipes in a one-stop spot. :)IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-62590869294092578422014-03-18T13:51:53.231-05:002014-03-18T13:51:53.231-05:00Hi Kat!
I purchase large gallons of distilled wat...Hi Kat!<br /><br />I purchase large gallons of distilled water at the grocery store. I not only use it for cleaning, but in my iron and coffee maker as well. There are added minerals in our tap water {and we have very hard water}, so it is better for our cleaners and electronics to use the distilled water. <br /><br />From what I have read the minerals in tap water can inhibit cleaning. I figure it just reduces any chance that it will leave residue on what I am cleaning or build-up in my bottle. <br /><br />Hope that helps!IHeart Organizinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05084013302005288836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-80661135145079272952014-03-18T12:48:39.977-05:002014-03-18T12:48:39.977-05:00Ridiculous question ahead! When you say "dist...Ridiculous question ahead! When you say "distilled" water do you just mean filtered water?<br /><br />Loving this cleaning series. It's just what we needed to keep our own booties in gear for spring cleaning. (Now, if spring would just show up!)Katnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-89456608290141360532014-03-18T11:52:06.382-05:002014-03-18T11:52:06.382-05:00For once I'm ahead of the game! Woohoo! (I h...For once I'm ahead of the game! Woohoo! (I had just wiped down all our kitchen cabinets & appliances just a couple weeks ago). I'll probably do a quick clean of stove-top and interior of microwave today to make sure they are up to par. Especially since I have a crockpot meal cooking today...it's always nice to have a sparkly kitchen! :-)Heart and Havenhttp://www.heartandhaven.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-75167698053297953362014-03-18T11:37:18.998-05:002014-03-18T11:37:18.998-05:00I love this series! Will you be posting recipes a...I love this series! Will you be posting recipes and ingredients for all the cleaning products you make? I find myself searching your posts for recipes. Pretty please.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-53438975187915526002014-03-18T11:25:01.871-05:002014-03-18T11:25:01.871-05:00I love getting so many cleaning tips from you, and...I love getting so many cleaning tips from you, and your kitchen cabinets look immaculate! Why do you use distilled water though?Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14335963521003112788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8864666002840991252.post-806060235399239462014-03-18T10:52:11.265-05:002014-03-18T10:52:11.265-05:00I so need to do this. Maybe after work tonight... ...I so need to do this. Maybe after work tonight... :) Thanks!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936495438432503891noreply@blogger.com