10 Crazy Dupes for Household Cleaning Supplies

Have any of you ever tried to clean your house BUT realized that you were on your last leg of that Windex?? No joke, I used to be that broke college student who couldn’t even afford to purchase all the cleaning supplies I needed! I would literally use these dupes to clean my house. Have no fear!  These awesome dupes that cover your butt in case of emergencies

Homemade All Purpose Cleaner

Spray Bottle

½ cup of vinegar

2 tbsp baking soda

Tea Tree Essential Oil

Eucalyptus Essential Oil

Homemade Window Cleaner

Spray Bottle

½ cup of white vinegar

1 tbsp cornstarch

2 cups of water

Lemon essential oil

Grapefruit essential oil

Clean Rust off a Cast Iron Skillet

1 tbsp of course salt

Lemon juice

Natural Toilet Bowl Cleaner

Spray Bottle

⅓ cup liquid Castile soap

2 cups of water

2 tbsp baking soda

Lemon essential oil

Eucalyptus essential oil

Lavender essential oil

Microwave Cleaner

Bowl

Warm Water

Lemon juice

Lemon rinds

Add lemon juice to the warm water, stir. Mix in the lemon rinds. Microwave for 5 minutes. Wipe down microwave after!

Furniture Refresher

Baking Soda

Salt Shaker

Sprinkle all over your cloth-covered furniture! Vacuum later!!

Simple Soft Scrub

Baking Soda

Vinegar

Mix together and use on tub or shower!

Oil Remover

Room temperature Coca Cola

Pour over stain, leave overnight, blot the next day!

Need to clean under your fridge?

Take a hair trap cleaner, slide it under the fridge, and pull out all unwanted objects!

Make your appliances Smudge Free

Car Wax!

Add a light coat of car wax, allow to dry, and buff clean!

Photos and Information Courtesy of Handy Man Online

The Top 4 Craziest Smartphone Capable Appliances!

Do you have a Smartphone? How dependent do you feel like you are on it? Well if you were to ask my husband, he would say I am “obsessed” with my phone, purely for the fact that I have the Disney Emoji game. However, what if we could use our Smartphones to help us with everyday household tasks? It is insane that this is what the 21st century is all about, but I am living for it!! Here are some of the craziest (in my opinion) appliances you can control all from the couch!

Samsung Android Oven

This has got to be one of the craziest pieces of technology I have ever heard of! Unfortunately, I believe it is only sold in Korea, but check this out! This oven allows you to control the temperature and cook time on your meals, all from the app! Not only that, it can tell you how many calories are in your meal. LIKE WHAT? Surprisingly this one also is super energy efficient! AMERICA, bring this one over!!

LG ThinQ Smart Refrigerator

This is one of the coolest refrigerators I think I have ever seen. You know the ones that have the glass doors so you can look inside without opening them? This is like that one but so much better! This fridge has cameras inside that allow you to view the contents of your fridge all from your phone. At the grocery store and don’t remember what you need to pick up? No Worries! All you have to do is check the app and see! Not only this, there is a feature that allows you to scan the barcode on what's in your fridge. What you do is scan the barcode, enter the expiration date, and it will literally send you a text when your items are about to expire! Talk about not having to worry!

Pintofeed Pet Feeder

Do you have dogs or cats? Then this is honestly the perfect item for you. I am lucky enough to be able to spend the day with my son and pups at home, but for those days where we are gone all day this is the perfect device! If you forgot to feed your pup before leaving for work, all it takes is a simple click of a button and it feeds your pup automatically! All controlled from your phone! It hold 5-10 lbs, depending on the size of your purchase. Definitely have my eye on this one!

Wemo

Wemo is a family of simple and customizable products that allow you to control home electronics from anywhere. Never again will you have to worry about turning off your lamps, coffee maker, curling irons, Christmas lights, radio or other objects. Information courtesy of Gadget Review.

After reading about all these crazy items, I want to go out and purchase them all myself! Some of these are still concepts, but when they come out I will be on that list of one of the first people!!

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This Sandwich Recipe is the EPITOME of Summer!

Now that Summer is upon us, it's time to enjoy the sun, friends, family, and having a good time! Personally, I like making something easy to eat on my summer days so I can get outside quicker! Grilled cheeses are definitely one of my go-to’s anytime, but especially during the summer! This sandwich embodies everything summer is about: Tropical, Easy Going , & Tasty Food! And here is the recipe!

Hawaiian Grilled Cheese

This Sandwich Recipe is the EPITOME of Summer!

What You’ll Need:

4 tbsp. butter

8 slices white Hawaiian sweet bread

8 slices sharp cheddar

4 slices provolone

8 pineapple rings

1 c. teriyaki sauce

• Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread. In a large skillet over medium heat, place half the bread slices butter-side down. Top each slice of bread with 2 slices cheddar, 1 slice provolone, 2 pineapple rings, and 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce. Top with a second slice of bread, butter side up.

• Cook until bottom bread slices are golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, 2 to 4 minutes more. Serve immediately. Recipe from Delish 

Now I don't know about you, but this is about as easy as It can get! I understand that but about half of America believes that pineapple doesn't belong on pizza, HOWEVER in this case, it does belong on a grilled cheese FORSURE!! 

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Top Brands of Dishwashers : Which one is the best for you?

Top Brands of Dishwashers : Which one is the best for you?

Some people hate it, some people love it. What am I talking about, you may be wondering? It’s washing the dishes. As a new mom myself, I have very limited amounts of time to clean my home in between feeding, changing, and playing with my son. So if there is one thing that is for certain, having an amazing dishwasher that can do the work for me is an A+ in my books! Thinking about this, I decided to find the Top 4 best dishwashers on the market today. Let’s dive in!!

1) Bosch 300 Series (719.00 @ The Home Depot)

Not only is this one of the quietest washers out there, it is so extremely sleek and aesthetically pleasing. It has a 3rd top rack for silverware or and kind of flatware you may have.

2) Maytag MDB4949SHZ ( $530 @ Best Buy)

While it has one of the longer names in dishwasher history, it is definitely worth taking a look at.This one comes in two colors, black and stainless steel. It is also quiet, and on the affordable side of washers!

3) Miele Lumen EcoFlex ($2,299 @ AJ Madison)

SPLURGE ALERT! This is DEFINITELY the most expensive dishwasher I have yet to see. But the features on it are so amazing! It has a touch screen control panel, a Knock2Open door, and an Auto Open Drying system. This is obviously not the dryer for practical reasons, but how cool right?

4) Samsung StormWash ($550 @ Best Buy)

This is MOST DEFINITELY the dishwasher for me! The StormWash allows you to not even pre-wash you dishes, because of its powerful heavy-duty cycle. It also features an AutoRelease door feature, so as soon as the cycle is done, the door opens to allow for cooling.

 Honestly, you wouldn’t really think that too much goes into picking out a dishwasher for your home. But once you start researching like crazy, you can’t help but notice and look at every single aspect of them! A dishwasher is a large appliance investment, and you want to make sure you are getting the best bang for your buck. However, if you ever have any sort of issues with yours, do not hesitate to contact Appliance Rescue Service for a service call in no time!

Move In Checklist isn’t Complete Without Checking Appliances!

Moving into a new home can be extremely overwhelming. Believe me, I have moved about 4 times in the last 3 years. Double checking to make sure I packed everything and making sure everything arrives in one piece is a mental struggle! However, I found that having a checklist always helps me to make sure every point I need to meet, is met! Below is your Go-To Checklist when moving into your next home.

 (P.S. Don’t forget to have Appliance Rescue Service which services the DFW area check the appliances! )

 1)  Taking Measurement of Each Room!

This includes:

a)  Kitchen

b)  Dining Room

c)  Family Room

d)  Living Room

e)  Master Bedroom

f)    Any Other Bedrooms

2) Transfer All Utilities In Your Name BEFORE Closing!

This includes

a)  Gas/Electric

b)  Water/Sewer

c)  Garbage

d)  Cable

e)  WiFi

f)    DON’T FORGET: To Change your address on all Credit/Debit cards, and accounts associated with them!

3) Get Your Appliances Running

a)  Plug In Your Fridge To Get Cooling Activated

b)  Testing the Oven/Stove (If Applicable)

c)  Run The Dishwasher To Make Sure It Works

4) Changing Locks on Every Door!

This includes:

a)  Front Door

b)  Back Door

c)  Garage Door

d)  Backyard

e)  Side Gate

5) Pack A Bag Like You’re Going on a Short Trip. This includes

a)  A Few Changes of Clothes

b)  Pajamas

c)  Toiletries

These are just a few of the most important things to remember when moving into a new home. For the full list of check-in reminders, head on over to HomeLight to check it out! If during your check you find anything wrong with your kitchen appliances, please contact Appliance Rescue Service to set up a service call!