tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post5990679329224233761..comments2024-03-18T23:21:52.381-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decor Chick | Thrifty DIY, Decor and Organizing: She Loves Me, She Loves Me NotThrifty Decor Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-26752644389812651612015-07-13T17:16:17.184-04:002015-07-13T17:16:17.184-04:00Thank you! I will try this!
Thank you! I will try this!<br />Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-62734999040303096582015-07-13T17:15:02.711-04:002015-07-13T17:15:02.711-04:00I'd love to try this! What else do you use wit...I'd love to try this! What else do you use with the rubbing alcohol? Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-72800369500240338902015-07-13T13:11:52.001-04:002015-07-13T13:11:52.001-04:00I've done that too Leslie! Good tip!I've done that too Leslie! Good tip! Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-91636142438881428182015-07-12T13:44:34.768-04:002015-07-12T13:44:34.768-04:00I can tell you the Pinterest recipe for cleaning m...I can tell you the Pinterest recipe for cleaning microfiber furniture, upholstery, etc. works better than ANYTHING I've ever seen before. It's the one that calls for a 50/50 mixture of rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle. Saturate stain, blot and rub with light colored rag, stop and use another rag when that one gets dirty. Once stain is removed, let the spot dry. Then come back with a brush and brush the stiffness out of the microfiber. It seriously is a 'miracle cleaner.' Maybe that will make up for the stinky Dawn/vinegar experience!Sassy Applenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-7776516398775721002015-07-12T12:11:44.219-04:002015-07-12T12:11:44.219-04:00I second the Dawn dish soap with hydrogen peroxide...I second the Dawn dish soap with hydrogen peroxide! It is my go to stain treater. I have used it on clothes, carpet and tile! I would test it out on a small area if you are using it on a dark item first. My 7 year old spills everything and it has saved many of her clothes! Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520036843631361886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-56294873023571079222015-07-12T06:34:27.109-04:002015-07-12T06:34:27.109-04:00I love my Scrub Buddy! I wear them out pretty quic...I love my Scrub Buddy! I wear them out pretty quickly. Their scrubbing ability is amazing! Thanks for the info about the feather alternative pillow inserts at Target. I have to admit I have never even looked for them there. I sell pilllows and pillow covers that I make so this is great info!Three Birds Inspiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10462935193167668508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-30268258896810301402015-07-11T23:45:24.382-04:002015-07-11T23:45:24.382-04:00I agree with the earlier comment-- look for cheap ...I agree with the earlier comment-- look for cheap pillows to use as inserts. You do have to consider the darkness of the pillow vs. the darkness of the pillowcase- you may be able to see through some cases. I like cleaning with vinegar. I used to hate the smell but now it makes me think "clean". <br /><br /><a href="http://mybrightbluehouse.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">My Bright Blue House</a>EShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09191789604178712476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-12386389687410323352015-07-11T18:34:09.084-04:002015-07-11T18:34:09.084-04:00They sold those sponges on QVC for a couple of yea...They sold those sponges on QVC for a couple of years and I always enjoyed the presentation with all of the ideas for using them. They are really excellent sponges! <br />Brady, above, talked about using Shout on their car upholstery/ carpets. I agree. It works wonderfully. And the smell is quite nice!! Chris K in Wisconsinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10656069642909892508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-82492083344349887352015-07-11T15:55:46.093-04:002015-07-11T15:55:46.093-04:00I saw a recipe on Pinterest for a carpet cleaner t...I saw a recipe on Pinterest for a carpet cleaner that worked AMAZING on pet stains. Well...I was in a bind trying to figure out what I was going to do with my dingy looking wing chairs (that my dog loves to sit in daily to look out the front widow.) I had ordered some pretty cute slip covers because I was hosting my niece's bridal shower, and who doesn't use a party as an excuse to completely redo their home...right?! Welll...the slip covers were backrdered and I needed to fix them fast! After using the rubber glove trick to remove all the pet hair, I sprayed each chair generously with the home made carpet cleaner and used a clean rag to scrub. I let them air dry and hoped for the best. I was in for a HUGE surprise because once dry they looked brand new! The recipe and website are...<br /><br />- 2 oz Hydrogen Peroxide (3% - brown bottle from drug store)<br />- 1 oz Dawn Dish Soap (blue original formula)<br /><br />- See more at: http://www.moneysmartfamily.com/tips/type/cleaning/clean-nasty-carpet-stainsAmy https://www.blogger.com/profile/04011952105440652818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-739536062891436832015-07-11T09:44:48.894-04:002015-07-11T09:44:48.894-04:00I saw Scrub Daddy first when it was on Shark Tank....I saw Scrub Daddy first when it was on Shark Tank. I'll have to give it a try. You're right, their cuteness is a plus!Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04705960311992813160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-25643569671813123372015-07-11T08:40:24.241-04:002015-07-11T08:40:24.241-04:00Car upholstery - and almost all of the rest of lif...Car upholstery - and almost all of the rest of life - is best cleaned with a product I have been buying forever, called quick n brite. It started as one of those "As seen on tv" things maybe around 30 years ago? It's great! I prefer the pink tubs of solid, but some people prefer the concentrated sprays. I give it to everyone. My grandmother got motor oil out of the interior of the car with it! It doesn't leave nasty residue, either. Plus, it was way before its' time being nontoxic and environmentally friendly. <br /><br />I love the smile sponges! I have been using them for a couple of years now. They go in every care package I send out. I bought 16 of them on Amazon once and passed them out so people would try them. They change the way you do business in the kitchen! <br /><br />I don't know if anyone else has told you this, but your blog is giving me MAJOR trouble. As I type the comments I'm super lagged and it keeps jumping back up and taking me to see the video repeatedly. I know this isn't normal for your blog, it's really annoying. No other websites are giving me any trouble, just seems to be this page - always reverting to the part with the video. Tammigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04000047709047394034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-11224954744495005172015-07-11T07:37:06.746-04:002015-07-11T07:37:06.746-04:00I have read your blog for years but have never pos...I have read your blog for years but have never posted anything. However, today I have a trick for picking up feather pillows on the cheap. The nearest Ikea store is also 2 hours from me with a lot of VERY BAD traffic between my house and the store.<br /><br />Every time I go to HomeGoods, TJMaxx, etc I go to the clearance section to look for marked down pillows. I check for any feather pillows and if they are a good price (below $7), I purchase the pillows. Who cares what the pillow cover looks like???!!! I am purchasing the pillow only for the feather insert. I have purchased all my feather pillows at HomeGoods (some of them below $5!) and will NEVER purchase another non-feather throw pillow again!Leslie K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13331055921768867594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-79470849770607098922015-07-11T05:56:49.723-04:002015-07-11T05:56:49.723-04:00I like those pillows :)I like those pillows :)Gabrielahttp://www.lucinspiration.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-51084719961704221122015-07-11T02:58:52.362-04:002015-07-11T02:58:52.362-04:00I love vinegar to clean with that's if you can...I love vinegar to clean with that's if you can get past the smell. One thing I have tried and use quite a bit is something called Awesome and I get it at the dollar store. It's cheap and works good on anything even blood. I keep it in the kitchen and in the laundry room...good stuff!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748721014810328571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-73978127826746369832015-07-10T16:37:51.612-04:002015-07-10T16:37:51.612-04:00Hi Sarah, I also tried the vinegar cleaners and th...Hi Sarah, I also tried the vinegar cleaners and the smell made me totally gag! I tried to mask with lots of different types of essential oils and nothing worked. I went back to the traditional cleaners. I do recommend the Dawn-Hydrogen Peroxide stain remover. I use 1 tbsp. Dawn to 1 cup of HP. You can expand as you see fit but also ... stir gently do not shake. It's a mess ... a clean mess but a mess. My husband is a mechanic and his tshirts are so greasy even under his uniform shirt. Couple sprays and call it done!Carol Hakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11626082208440612970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-51849089273711094882015-07-10T16:11:08.536-04:002015-07-10T16:11:08.536-04:00I love Spot Shot for carpet and upholstery stains....I love Spot Shot for carpet and upholstery stains. You can get it at Walmart. It's worked on lots of stains for me.Anjanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15938704675352735393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-43525164612391629402015-07-10T15:53:14.933-04:002015-07-10T15:53:14.933-04:00You should try Windex on your upholstery stains. S...You should try Windex on your upholstery stains. Sounds weird, but I just cleaned my car and it did AMAZING things!!Jennifer Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540970455360609899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-37780217176040410452015-07-10T15:45:07.325-04:002015-07-10T15:45:07.325-04:00I had some CRAZY bad water stains on my car uphols...I had some CRAZY bad water stains on my car upholstery from kids spilling stuff. I took a gamble and decided to use shout laundry stain remover. Worked like a DREAM. Truly. I just sprayed it on and then rubbed the spots with a damp cloth and looks BRAND NEW. I had a weird red stain from some juice and it even got that out! And is smells delicious, so no problem with the smell! I'm gonna be honest and say I MAY have sprayed the rest of my seats with it just because it smelled so good :)Brady W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09465309586429435481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-18997064026381721522015-07-10T15:04:46.219-04:002015-07-10T15:04:46.219-04:00The chemical properties of the soap and vinegar ca...The chemical properties of the soap and vinegar cancel each other out when mix, so when you mix these two you're basically wasting your time kaocashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056906400672516633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-36273490324028050002015-07-10T14:08:22.309-04:002015-07-10T14:08:22.309-04:00I love knowing what the Pinterst fails are! I'...I love knowing what the Pinterst fails are! I've had an epic one with the pancakes in the muffin tin with bacon and sausage added. Don't do it. EVER!! I've pinned a recipe on Pinterest that uses liquid laundry detergent for car upholstery..I have stinky boys that I've picked up from sports and the car is starting to smell like a crusty gym sock. Thinking of trying it with the Tide sport I use. I'm glad I read your post about the vinegar smell not doing away...I was just about to try it on my living room carpet. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13955751787851621939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-90088568823611776992015-07-10T13:26:32.363-04:002015-07-10T13:26:32.363-04:00I was curious about Scrub Daddies...so thanks for ...I was curious about Scrub Daddies...so thanks for that review. I have had really good success with the blue Dawn and Vinegar Shower cleaner. Fiberglass is so hard to clean!! Any other bathroom tips?Arlene Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17845514896764280013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-29043941831113827842015-07-10T13:02:24.438-04:002015-07-10T13:02:24.438-04:00I use the Scrub Daddy too and have found them at H...I use the Scrub Daddy too and have found them at Home Depot. Thanks for the Dawn, vinegar, club soda fail. Definitely won't try that one. susanmarysunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09263544608476463032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-39058662878868290962015-07-10T13:02:09.347-04:002015-07-10T13:02:09.347-04:00I use the Scrub Daddy too and have found them at H...I use the Scrub Daddy too and have found them at Home Depot. Thanks for the Dawn, vinegar, club soda fail. Definitely won't try that one. susanmarysunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09263544608476463032noreply@blogger.com