Sweeten Old Drawers

You might be turned off by a great bargain in older furniture because of the mustiness that goes with it. But don’t be discouraged. There is an easy way to freshen up older furniture and sweeten drawers of dressers, desks, cabinets and more. The local thrift store near our old home was always filled with interesting furniture. Most of it was in very good shape. I even noticed an old art deco style cabinet there once that I was tempted to snap up, since it was probably worth five times as much as the thrift store price. But, I didn’t … Continue reading →

Mop Your Floor and Save

With so many of the convenient floor cleaning gadgets, devices and services in the world, you can easily spend almost as much on floor cleaning products in a year as you do on entertainment or eating out; maybe even more than food, depending on how much you cook at home. There are disposable products that last fora few cleaning before having to be replaced, and there are machine you can by. With all of the expense, you might even be tempted to forego the floor cleaning all together. I used to know a mom of a five-year-old who never, ever … Continue reading →

Frugal Dishwasher Cleaner

Is the inside of your dishwasher looking dull? It could be hard mineral deposits that have built up on the inside. These deposits not only make the dishwasher look dirty, but they could also affect its performance. And if you are thinking of selling your home, a dull dishwasher could be a deterrent to potential home buyers. I have heard of people using Tang to get the mineral deposits out. The Tang works well, but it is a bit costly to be used as a dishwasher cleaner, especially if you don’t ordinarily drink the stuff. The reason Tang works so … Continue reading →

Poor Man’s Glass Cleaner

If you want to save money on glass cleaner, read this article! As you know from following this blog, I’ve written about the wonders of vinegar for cleaning glass. It is economical and does not contain any harsh chemicals. There is so much concern today for fumes and VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds). Some studies have found that these types of cleaners can cause respiratory problems and skin problems. I also like vinegar because it is one of those products that have multiple uses, which is really nice. There is less clutter and less expense. However, I do recognize that not … Continue reading →

Getting Out the “Stinkies”

A friend of mine goes through at least three lunch bags a year for her son. each time, the reusable lunch bag gets a bad case of the stinkies. Not matter how she washed it, she can’t seem to remove the odor. She has even tried using the old established products, such as baking soda solutions and bleach, but nothing works. I’m so glad that she confessed that it is just easier for her to throw a perfectly good lunch bag out, because I have the perfect solution for her, and she already has the product in her home. She’ll … Continue reading →

Fels Naptha Soap

So many frugal recipes and practices mention the use of Fels Naptha soap, It is used for everything from a laundry stain remover to poison ivy. But what is Fels Naptha Soap and where can you find it? Is it toxic? We’ll answer all of your most frequently asked questions about this soap and explain how it can save money. Fels Naptha Soap, although not common today was probably well known by your great grandparents or great-great grandparents. That is because around 100 years ago, it was the most popular and commonly used laundry soap. When Fels Naptha came along, … Continue reading →

Bargain Kitchen Disinfecting

Having a clean and sanitary kitchen is an important aspect of any home, but you can easily spend $50 in a year disinfecting your kitchen. Don’t fall for the product trap. Instead, let’s save some money and still have tables, counters and high chairs that you can literally eat off. I remember back when a new disinfecting product became available. I was sitting in a Moms CLub meeting, and we had a guest speaker who handed out full-size spray bottles of this new cleaner. It came in a pretty blue plastic spray bottle. The solution claimed to disinfect non-porous surfaces … Continue reading →

Frugal Car Cleaning

Why spend lots of $$$ for all of those specialized car cleaning products? Here are some great tips on what you can use to clean your car, inside and out and do it frugally. When you want to clean your car’s tires, specifically the white walls, don’t be gouged by buying a product specifically made for car tires. Instead, grab a little bit of your bathroom cleaner to do the trick. Lysol Tub and Tile and Scrubbing Bubbles are two products that I know work wonderfully on tires. They get the white walls really white, and they are less expensive … Continue reading →

Frugal Bug & Tar Remover

One of the most disgusting things has got to be the little bits of bug guts that can accumulate on cars and even on the windows of your home. Maybe this doesn’t bother everyone the way it does me, but I have major issues when it comes to bug guts, bug parts, bug trails, etc. The situation gets worse when those bug guts get the opportunity to bake for a couple of days in the sun. One of the first things you might be inclined to do is wash your car in one of the traditional methods, by hand or … Continue reading →

Introducing Frugal Cleaning!

It is an exciting time here at the Frugal Living Blog. That is because we have a new category called Frugal Cleaning. I am so glad that we have added this, since there are so many great ways to save money while cleaning your home and your belongings. I’m sure we will be adding even more articles about frugal cleaning soon, so check back often. Meanwhile, here are a bunch of great tips and tricks to get you inspired. Clean That Bathroom for Free! Today I’m going to tell you about a free way to clean your bathroom and get … Continue reading →