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Earbuds and AirPods need cleaned on a regular basis to keep them functioning well and from spreading germs. I’m a daily user, so I like to clean mine every 7-10 days. If you use your’s less frequently, you could get away with cleaning them once …
Millions of Americans get around with the help of a walking cane but how many of them clean it regularly? Sadly, not many. It’s important to clean them regularly to keep them germ-free. But how do you do it? Well, I’m going to tell you…it’s …
I love candles and enjoy using them throughout my home. I have some that are in pretty glass jars while others are in ceramic containers. After you’re done burning the candle you can easily remove the remaining wax and upcycle the jar/container to be used for another purpose. They make great storage containers!
The S’mores ceramic container (shown below) housed a double-wick candle. I love the container and didn’t want to toss it out. Instead…I removed the wax (using the directions below). I can now use it for other things during the holiday season.
How to Remove Wax from a Candle Jar
There are various methods posted on the internet and MANY of them don’t work easily for me. I’m all about quick and easy! The one method that has yielded the best results for me over and over is the boiling water method. Here’s how you do it.
Fill up a 2 or 3 cup glass measuring cup with hot water. Place it into your microwave and microwave on the high setting for 2 minutes. Use a hot pad or oven mitt to carefully remove it from the microwave without burning yourself.
Pour that boiling hot water into the candle container or jar leaving 1 to 1 1/2″ of space at the top. Let it sit until the water cools down to room temperature. The hot water will melt the candle wax.
Place a sink stopper into your kitchen sink drain. Grab an empty plastic container from a milk jug, large empty margerine tub, or any other plastic container that you will toss away. Drain the melted and softened wax along with the water into the container. Do it over the sink in case you spill some. If needed, use an old butter knife to carefully losen up anything that is left on the bottom. Toss the plastic container (filled with the waxy mess) into the trash. Check your sink…if any has fallen into the sink…clean it up before removing the drain stopper. Don’t pour down the sink as it will clog the drain.
Fill up the sink with warm soapy water. I like to use Dawn Liquid Dish Soap which is fantastic at removing grease, oil, grime and other gunk. Wash the container or jar out and then rinse with clean water. Air dry. I don’t recommend tossing it into your dishwasher just in case there is a little bit of waxy residue left inside it. Hand-washing is best!
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I love gardening and that includes growing a lot of plants inside and outside of my home. A lot of our plants are planted directly into the ground while others are grown in planters and containers. I love planters that are made out of all …
I’ve been home canning for the past 35+ years. Over the decades I’ve accumulated hundreds of glass mason canning jars. During the canning season I’ll use at least 500 jars preserving a wide variety of food. When the jars aren’t in use it’s important to …
Decorating your outdoor spaces with small garden flags is a great way to add color and style to that outdoor space. With that said…they can get dirty and muddy over time. I like to clean mine twice a year to keep them looking nice. You can wash them one of three different ways.
How to Clean Decorative Garden Flags
1. If they’re inexpensive you can toss them into the washing machine on the delicate cycle with a gentle liquid laundry detergent. As soon as they’re done…remove and hang them up to air dry. Do NOT toss them into the dryer.
2. My personal method is to just hand wash them in my kitchen sink. I fill up the sink with warm soapy water and hand wash them. If needed, I’ll gently use an old toothbrush to losen up any dirt. Rinse them with clean water. Don’t wring them out! I place them between 2 beefy cotton towels and press out the excess water. Then hang them up to air dry.
3. Not too dirty? You can spray them down while hanging with a garden hose set on a “light” streaming water setting. You don’t want to blast them too hard with the garden hose. Let air dry.
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Wicker furniture adds beauty to any outdoor living space while providing comfortable seating. These days you can find it in a variety of styles and colors. Some is made out of genuine wicker and rattan, while others are made out of synthetic materials. If you …
Cleaning a cooler isn’t one of my favorite things to do but it’s necessary. A cooler should be thoroughly cleaned after each use to keep dirt and germs away. Here’s how I like to clean a cooler. If the weather is nice take it outside …