10 Around the House Uses for Orange Peels Generally when you eat oranges what do you do with the peel? If you were like me before I found out these tips you probably threw it in the trash. I dont any more!! Here are some great ways to use them around the house. 1 Citrus-Scented Bath Powder -After a long day at work, school, or maybe even the DMV (those lines can be the source of some brutal headaches), some of us like to march to the bathroom and run a nice hot bath to relax in. If you're that type, this is for you, especially if you enjoy the fine smell of orange. If you let some orange peels sit on a counter and dry out, you can grind them down to a powder. You can use this powder like you would any store-bought bath powder and have a nice, "Florida orange" smelling bath, courtesy of … [Read more...]
How to Keep Towels Soft Without Using Fabric Softener
I don't know about you but the water we have in our house takes the softness out of our towels and kind of gives them an off smell. This drives me crazy so I started looking for how to keep towels soft and keep the smell out. Here are some tips that don't include using fabric softener. 5 Ways to Keep Towels soft without using fabric softener. 1. Vinegar - The first way we can make our old towels like new is by looking at our old friend plain white distilled vinegar. Just toss your towels into the wash with a single cup of vinegar and let it run. If the vinegar scent is too much for you, just put the towels through another wash without the vinegar. 2. Wind Drying - The second way you can have softer towels is a rather old-fashioned method of drying your clothes. Just wait around … [Read more...]