Carpet Stain Remover for under a $1

So I have some carpet that was absolutely HORRID! In a desperate attempt to try revive the carpet I decided to try Velvet soap... Which is Laundry/cleaning/soft/pure Soap, it's very cheap!

I grated about a Tablespoon of the soap into a large bowl of very warm water and using a cloth (tightly rung after dipping into soapy water) lightly rubbed the carpet, not allowing the carpet to become "wet" just damp.

It did take me about 2 hours to cover the entire carpet space and it did turn into a workout, but once it dried completely I was shocked at how amazing my carpet smells and looks!

( I saved some carpet to see the before and after effect )

BEFORE AND AFTER

Just look at the difference! 

DIY Earring Holder.

I have lots of dangly earring's that I found very hard to store.

Here is a super cute way to store Earring's that's practical, looks great, easy to make and cheap! Total cost for me was $5!



You will need:
A Frame (size of your choice) without glass that has a back, It can't just be the empty frame.
Piece of Shade Cloth or Mesh Fabric cut to size.

Remove the back from the frame and lay the cloth over the frame allowing it to overhang the sides, then place the frame back onto the fabric pulling the fabric tight and it slips into place.

Trim the excess fabric and pin frame back into place...















Done! Now your ready to hang your frame...

Cute!

Necklace Storage

I have started exploring innovative ways to store items found around the home.

I'm currently working on my cosmetics and jewellery.

Here is a image of my necklace rack - A simple wall hook rack screwed to the wall

It's been so convenient, and it also looks fab hanging on the wall!

Keeping Water Bottles Cool

Fill you water bottle with a little water, freeze sideways over night.
Before you leave the house, remove from the freezer - top up with water - easy.

This way you avoid waiting for a whole bottle to defrost and also don't need to purchase ice trays designed for water bottles.

Cleaning Wax Crayons off walls.

What child doesn't love to draw on the walls?


My favourite way to remove the crayon is using Bicarb and making it into a paste using vinegar... 

There are no 'measurements'. You just poor some Bicarb into a bowl and add a small amount on vinegar, it will fizz - then mix.

I find this works so well, I don't worry about turning my back on a toddler with crayons.

Spring Declutter. The Wardrobe.

In the spring, my mind turns to not only decluttering and clearing out my home, but also cleaning up and getting a breath of fresh air through my house.  


A great project to get you going is to tackle the bedroom, more specifically - Your wardrobe!


Lets be honest. It takes time and effort to maintain a closet to be proud of, both of these things are easy to loose - Which results in something shoved here and something dropped there.


My wardrobe has been frustrating me for MONTHS and with the arrival of a public holiday, I decided it was the perfect opportunity to delegate Daddy to child minding duties, leaving me free to tackle my wardrobe...

Here it is.... 

Look at that mess!!!


There are items that don't belong in a wardrobe, things that need throwing out, clothes that need moving on....and the rest...


This was a all afternoon Job, it wasn't until the last hour that I could finally see the end it sight!


And now...

Wohoo! Complete!


The best part was discovering clothes I had forgotten about!


Next on my list is my dresser...But, i'll save that for another day.

Cleaning Combination Leather

Keeping your leather items clean and in good condition does not require buying special expensive products. 
Recipe:

1 litre warm water
1 tablespoon very mild, natural baby soap
1 or 2 drops of vinegar

Mix ingredients together and using a large cloth, wipe the surface of leather. Allow to air dry.

I think the results speak for themselves!

With two under the age of two my lounge gets grubby fast, this is the quickest way to have them looking like new again!