tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post4785334772148226678..comments2024-03-08T02:21:17.725-06:00Comments on Iowa Mom: Eco-Friendly Tips For Removing Household Odors"Iowa Mom"http://www.blogger.com/profile/09697192536428785433noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-65256640382547653642014-04-06T14:33:36.491-05:002014-04-06T14:33:36.491-05:00I use vinegar and/or baking soda for cleaning. I&...I use vinegar and/or baking soda for cleaning. I've heard of using vinegar to remove odors but haven't tried it yet.Cheryl Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14115057522028339782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-15451957893488891072014-04-06T14:31:41.286-05:002014-04-06T14:31:41.286-05:00I often use vinegar and/or baking soda for cleanin...I often use vinegar and/or baking soda for cleaning. I'd heard of using vinegar to remove odors, but never seem to think of it when there's an odor I want to remove. Next time!Cheryl Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14115057522028339782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-23328411693509717212014-04-04T10:10:56.086-05:002014-04-04T10:10:56.086-05:00I use vinegar regularly as a cleaning agent. I was...I use vinegar regularly as a cleaning agent. I wash my bathroom toilets, countertops and windows using vinegar. also I clean my coffee pot and windows. I thought an ozone machine would be very effective for the entire house. Also. a machine like that certainly would eliminate a lot of cleaning hours.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15881751016104813665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-59414483761807582452014-03-25T16:31:55.575-05:002014-03-25T16:31:55.575-05:00This is right on. My family is very sensitive to c...This is right on. My family is very sensitive to chemicals, that alone is enough for me to use more natural means of cleaning. I think it's funny that sour smelling vinegar cuts odors, but it's true. My great-grandmother taught me to wash windows with vinegar and newspaper when I was just young, and I've been doing it ever since.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-23312151423481828682014-03-17T08:41:03.888-05:002014-03-17T08:41:03.888-05:00Great tips! I use vinegar and baking soda as much...Great tips! I use vinegar and baking soda as much as possible for cleaning because I like the idea they're so non-toxic that they're even edible. Although I wouldn't recommend mixing the two to make a smoothie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-12036465967607398852014-03-12T22:54:29.215-05:002014-03-12T22:54:29.215-05:00Well its spring cleaning time-- and this just fit ...Well its spring cleaning time-- and this just fit right in-- I use a lot of vinegar, lemon, and soda, and salt--I won't let the odor type sprays into the house because of one son it always makes him get headaches, cough, and sneeze-- its just not worth it -- thanks for the ideas-- I find it very uses fullDiannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03116145642287570431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-67574320701134407672014-02-24T13:14:07.558-06:002014-02-24T13:14:07.558-06:00I try to keep up with all the deep cleaning and no...I try to keep up with all the deep cleaning and not just the everyday cleaning to keep the mysterious odors away. I also clean odors away with vinegar and baking soda. Very useful. I used to have an ozone machine. It got lost during the move.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00603552579345389002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-35576507416418508222014-02-22T18:05:03.716-06:002014-02-22T18:05:03.716-06:00pretty awesome machine, and yes i use vinegar, lov...pretty awesome machine, and yes i use vinegar, love my vinegar and baking soda and i add tea tree oil to help kill germs , this is a great way also to keep out insects , but yes the house does smell nice with just a little vinegar , water lavender oil, thanks for share @tisonlyme143tisme143https://www.blogger.com/profile/16907455914959938007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-40449178467890051642014-02-10T17:04:58.726-06:002014-02-10T17:04:58.726-06:00I too use vinegar to clean things & to run thr...I too use vinegar to clean things & to run through our coffee makers. Baking soda is also a must in our house! I use it in the refrigerator and more! I have even brushed my teeth with it (mixing it in my toothpaste). I have about a dozen plants in my house - my one room looks like plant nursery! But I never knew about the Ozone Machine. I would have to investigate it a little further before I purchased one. Good to know!!Sue Enoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-18273432854044576802014-02-09T15:00:39.231-06:002014-02-09T15:00:39.231-06:00Thank you for the tips! I feel like I'm consta...Thank you for the tips! I feel like I'm constantly using chemicals on everything. We are making a conscious effort to eliminate as many as we can and start using natural products. Definitely going to check out those ozone machines!courtney hennagirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05408108954981149962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-1010805612783662882014-02-07T06:25:17.041-06:002014-02-07T06:25:17.041-06:00Vinegar & baking soda are the bomb! There'...Vinegar & baking soda are the bomb! There's practically nothing the two can't handle.GeorgiaBeckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08827682435912608823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-19729941444172155942014-01-26T00:49:26.544-06:002014-01-26T00:49:26.544-06:00I use essential oils to freshen rooms and carpets ...I use essential oils to freshen rooms and carpets (with baking soda). I make my own room sprays.<br /><br />slehan at juno dot com slehanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12019220702425220498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-56968896235654469522014-01-25T15:38:30.635-06:002014-01-25T15:38:30.635-06:00I love using the vinegar to clean our house, but I...I love using the vinegar to clean our house, but I have to clean when my husband isn't around since he hates the smell of vinegar. Thanks for the post.Purviscshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17184199116618326001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-30892131286834118172014-01-22T14:50:03.508-06:002014-01-22T14:50:03.508-06:00I've noticed that household dust has an odor. ...I've noticed that household dust has an odor. There's one room that's rarely used so it gets dusty. After I swept it smelled fine.lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-50435296466267236332014-01-22T10:54:45.629-06:002014-01-22T10:54:45.629-06:00I had heard of vinegar and baking soda, but not an...I had heard of vinegar and baking soda, but not an ozone machine - I've never seen one! It is good to check out - very interesting!!!Rose-Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07404674917681271177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-40673584713858974132014-01-16T10:33:04.829-06:002014-01-16T10:33:04.829-06:00i am always trying to remove indoor odors we have ...i am always trying to remove indoor odors we have 5 days and 2 cats i use a lot of ammonia and vinegar and water I should try the Ozone Machinedenise smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-14410396569605345672014-01-12T17:55:11.001-06:002014-01-12T17:55:11.001-06:00These are all great ideas, I've heard vinegar ...These are all great ideas, I've heard vinegar works wonders! I think I should try it because all the cleaners I use are definitely chemicals and very expensive.Lines from Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449866699847248763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-83295832029044585142014-01-12T07:59:03.157-06:002014-01-12T07:59:03.157-06:00Thank you for posting these tips. I will have to u...Thank you for posting these tips. I will have to use more baking soda and vinegar.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672496187914084677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-76297454518931205722013-12-24T20:40:21.062-06:002013-12-24T20:40:21.062-06:00I use tons of vinegar. And baking soda. Our sewe...I use tons of vinegar. And baking soda. Our sewer recently (last week!) backed up into our basement. We had 4 days of plumbers, roto rooters, backhoes & everyone else in our basement & yard. But when it was all said & done, vinegar is what removed the odor from the basement.GeorgiaBeckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08827682435912608823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-8530057432416280592013-12-15T11:47:12.582-06:002013-12-15T11:47:12.582-06:00Thanks for sharing these tips. However, I find lea...Thanks for sharing these tips. However, I find leaving the windows open helps a lot!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10263121088738655016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-87877290522802445132013-12-10T13:05:24.003-06:002013-12-10T13:05:24.003-06:00I didnt know about Ozone machines either! Thank yo...I didnt know about Ozone machines either! Thank you for that. We are doing everything in our power to "Go Green"!Brandi Dawnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-15880242565883055232013-12-08T16:23:24.475-06:002013-12-08T16:23:24.475-06:00I also didn't know about ozone machines!I also didn't know about ozone machines!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-7044266670217766072013-12-08T16:22:14.380-06:002013-12-08T16:22:14.380-06:00I love this post, because I agree that so much of ...I love this post, because I agree that so much of what we use to "clean" our home actually adds more chemicals that we don't need in our home. Vinegar can clean almost anything!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-81495353815609763412013-12-07T02:54:04.251-06:002013-12-07T02:54:04.251-06:00Such a great idea! Cleaning with baking soda and v...Such a great idea! Cleaning with baking soda and vinegar is the way to go. I also use a little baking soda in my laundry to remove stains, works awesome!Lisa Schweizerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04361374031396453266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5824319701176485167.post-10892016530621112602013-12-05T22:08:22.083-06:002013-12-05T22:08:22.083-06:00I did not know what ozone machines did. That is so...I did not know what ozone machines did. That is so cool, I want one .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13779736039825676493noreply@blogger.com