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Using Borax

You may have heard of borax, a product that has many uses around your home. But, do you know where to get it and how to use it? I admit that I was in the dark for a long time about this product that I kept hearing so much about. But I did some research, and I would like to share it with you. First of all, what is borax? It is a naturally occurring mineral compound called sodium borate. Where can you get borax? You can find borax in pretty much any grocery store, although it is one of … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Bathroom Cleanser

Learn to make your own tub cleanser for a frugal alternative to a commercial cleanser. It just costs a few pennies and is so easy to make. You know those scrubbing powders that come in a cardboard tube with a shaker top? Well, it isn’t hard to make your own version that works just as well but is a lot cheaper to use. You can use this cleanser for your tub, tile, toilet and sink. While it does have some scrubbing powder, it isn’t too abrasive, and I have never seen this home made cleanser scratch any bathroom surface. In … Continue reading →

Unilever Recalls Dove(tm) Facial Cleansing Massager after Nine Reports of Minor Injuries

February 28, 2006 Release #06-098 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 896-9479 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Dove(tm) SkinVitalizer – Facial Cleansing Massager There are approximately 438,000 units, and consumers have purchased about 50,000 of which of that amount. The Distributor is Unilever, of Trumbull, Conn. Hazard: The cleansing pillows on … Continue reading →