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		<title>Remove Common Stains With Stuff Around Your House</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stains happen. None of us can avoid them, and only a select few of us are good at removing them. We have all turned to fancy cleaning supplies with fantastical claims to fame only to be let down and frustrated by the wasted time and money. Most of us have also sought professional help at [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stains happen. None of us can avoid them, and only a select few of us are good at removing them. We have all turned to fancy cleaning supplies with fantastical claims to fame only to be let down and frustrated by the wasted time and money. Most of us have also sought professional help at one point or another, and the results can sometimes be favorable, but you know it is going to cost you in the end. Before you go out and purchase a special spray to remove that wine stain from your shirt, and before you resort to calling in the pros, you may want to try out some natural cleaning methods with stuff you probably already have around the house.</p>
<p><strong>Red Wine Stain</strong><br />
This can be pretty awful looking when it happens. You spill wine on a piece of clothing, the carpet, or your couch, and the deep red stain will look impossible to remove. Many harsh cleaners with bleach and other chemicals will claim to be the answer, but if you have ever tried them you know that they can discolor or deteriorate the surface you are cleaning, and they are not always able to complete the job to your satisfaction. This is one stain that club soda or baking soda can be very effective on.</p>
<p>Red wine is very acidic due to the high levels of tannic acid in it. This is why something like club soda is able to remove it. Use club soda alone or dilute some baking soda into water to create a basic solution to for cleaning up the wine. As we all know, opposites attract, so the acid in the wine will cling to the carbon dioxide in the water mixture or club soda, so it will sort of lift off the stained surface to make it easy to remove. Simply saturate the stain with your club soda, and then blot the stain out to remove most of the coloration. Continue with another dose of the baking soda solution or club soda to clean the remaining stain. Once it is almost gone, it will be a matter of flushing the area clean with plain old water. This type of technique will do the trick in many cases, but for more severe staining try something a little more powerful like <a title="Quick n Brite" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/quicknbrite.htm">Quick N Brite</a>. It is a natural cleaner, so it&#8217;s safe to use on any type of surface, and it is perfect for organic staining like this. When all else fails, this stuff will always do the trick.</p>
<p><strong>Dirt or Rust Stain</strong><br />
Regular old dirt can be pretty easy to remove, but some of it is kind of stubborn. Rust on the other hand, is one of those stains that can be nearly impossible to remove from certain surfaces. Because the two are alkaline or basic, you will want to approach them in a similar, but kind of opposite way as the wine. The same opposites attract style method will be used, but you will use something acidic to remove these two types of stains. Vinegar can work great for this, and lemon juice is another highly acidic tool that can be quite effective as well. If you are going the vinegar route, always choose a distilled white vinegar, as it has proven to work the best.</p>
<p>Rust is an iron oxide, and it is not soluble in water, so most regular washing techniques will be useless to clean it. As soon as you add something acidic to the rust stain, it will begin to break apart, to make it easy to remove. For a rust stain in the bath, spray on some lemon juice and let it sit for a few minutes. Give it a quick scrub to further loosen the stain, and then rinse clean with water. For rust on clothing, a pre-treat method works well. Saturate the rustiness with your acidic solution and let it sit until you do a load of laundry. In most cases the stain will be gone or greatly diminished once the clothes come out of the dryer. For regular dirt, use the vinegar, and clean like you are using any other type of cleanser. Simply spray on, and then wipe the dirt away. You can also use it on laundry stains prior to washing in much the same way as described above with the lemon juice.</p>
<p><strong>Ink Stain</strong><br />
Stains from ink are pretty easy to come by. We have all done it before, and many just toss the clothing, or surrender in defeat. Don&#8217;t let your furniture sit ruined, or your hard earned money go to waste by throwing out clothes. It is possible to remove an ink stain with stuff you have around the house too. For this type of stain, try hairspray or rubbing alcohol. They will do the trick if used properly, but they also run the risk of ruining stuff, so be careful! Both of these contain ethyl alcohol which is a surfactant. In technical terms, this means that one side of the molecule is hydrophilic and loves water, while the other side is not, and it is more attracted to organic molecules like carbon which is what gives ink it&#8217;s color. In more simple terms, these things are able to float the color off the surface so that you can remove it. The stain is lifted up and is able to mix with the water or attach to another surface, in order to exit the surface you are cleaning.</p>
<p>Simply spray on the alcohol, and work it in. Then buff the stain with a clean dry towel, or flush the area with water. Some more permanent inks will be impossible to remove all the way, but many are able to clean easily. Ball point pen ink is the most simple, and something like a fat black marker would be much harder. These substances have proven to work fairly well, and you probably have one or both at your house right now. If you have tried these without success, or you just want something a little more fool-proof, again, we would suggest you check out what <a title="Quick N Brite" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/quicknbrite.htm">Quick n Brite</a> has to offer in the way of stain fighting.</p>
<p><strong>Blood Stain</strong><br />
You don&#8217;t have to be a criminal to come across a blood stain. Many parents are very familiar with this one, and it can be pretty hard to remove. Salt water can work quite well, and there probably is not a house in the US that would have trouble coming up with some to try. The reason why blood is red, is due to the iron content. This is also what is most responsible for any stain that might result. If you clean with a salt water solution, the salt is able to displace the iron in the blood, which will cause the deep red color to fade as the stain is removed. If left to set in, a blood stain can become bonded with the fabric, making it very difficult to clean. For this reason, attacking the stain quickly will make the job easier, and also ensure better results. If you get to work right away, the water will keep the blood wet and prevent this bonding from taking place.</p>
<p>To clean a blood stain on clothing, simply spray the area with your salt water, and begin to blot and work the stain out. You will want to completely clean the area without stopping for best results. For this type of stain, a pre-treat method is not recommended because the blood will dry and make itself harder to clean. Blood stains are another one that Quick N Brite can easily remove, so if you have tried the salt water method and have not had success, you may want to give it a try. It will even remove left over stains that you have tried other stuff on previously.</p>
<p>For many stains that we encounter, everyday household supplies can be quite effective at cleaning. So before you take that shirt to the cleaners, and before you buy some expensive stain fighter that may or may not work, give some of the above methods a try. You most likely already have the supplies you need, and with any of the above techniques you run very little risk of further damage. If you have tried some of these without any luck, or you just want to have a safe and proven method of removing practically every stain you will ever encounter, try <a title="quicknbrite" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/quicknbrite.htm">Quick N Brite</a>.</p>


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		<title>Top 5 Tools To Combat Shedding</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[What Are The Best Cleaning Tools To Keep Your Home Free of Pet Hair? If you have a pet, chances are you love it. What is hard to love though,  is all of the cleaning that inevitably comes along with owning one. Whether you have a dog, a cat, a bird, a bunny or a [...]


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<h2 style="font-size: 12px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">What Are The Best Cleaning Tools To Keep Your Home Free of Pet Hair?</h2>
<p>If you have a pet, chances are you love it. What is hard to love though,  is all of the cleaning that inevitably comes along with owning one. Whether you have a dog, a cat, a bird, a bunny or a ferret, they all make their own brand of mess, and they each give us reason after reason to keep good cleaning tools on hand. One of the most constant, and most highly annoying messes that our beloved pets create for us comes from shedding. Some of them will lose hair all year long, and others will keep it closely in tune with weather changes, but they all shed at one point or another. With some pets spending most time indoors nowadays, there are plenty of critters that will be dropping fur on a year round basis. Whatever the reason or frequency though, it can be a lot of work to clean up, and it is one of those jobs that can be difficult to do well.</p>
<p>If just left alone, fur and hair from shedding dogs and cats will pile up, or blow around to cause allergic reactions and make your home unsightly. For people with hard floors it can be more noticeable, and a bit easier to clean thoroughly. For those with carpeting, it can camouflage longer, and it can be hard to tell if it is all the way removed when you try to clean it. Dark or light coloring to your dog or cat can make the fur more or less visible, but just because you can&#8217;t see it does not mean it is not there. And if it is there, it will need to be cleaned if you want your home to be sanitary and allergy free. You will find that different tools and techniques may be more effective depending on floor or animal type, but there are other tools that will work for all surfaces and fur types with consistent results across a multitude of messes. Just because you already own a vacuum cleaner does not mean it is the best choice for cleaning up hair on your floor. There are more effective tools available that will remove a larger amount or fur, in less time,and without using any electricity or requiring fancy attachments or special skills.</p>
<p>Some types of dogs will shed at a much slower rate than others, but these breeds usually require regular trimming to prevent long hair or matting. There are very few domesticated animals that don&#8217;t shed at one time or another, and those that seem to be shed free are usually of the high maintenance variety and will require a regilar trip to the groomers. Unless your pet is completely hairless, you will inevitably find little balls of fur and piles of hair slowly accumulating around your home. You could brush regularly to slow the mess making, but it would be crazy to think that this would eliminate all shedding in your house. No amount of bathing or brushing will stop the fur from hitting your floors completely, but it can certainly be useful to slow it down. Perfect diet, vitamins &amp; supplements, and daily grooming will achieve a happy and healthy companion, but it will not keep your carpet or hardwood free of hair forever.</p>
<p>Since there is not much you can do to prevent shedding completely, a quick and painless clean up method is key to keeping the love strong between you and your pet. The perfect tool will be easy to use, high quality, long lasting and most importantly, effective. There is no reason to use a tool that will only cause frustration or produce mediocre results. Let&#8217;s be honest, if the fur is still going to be left on the floor, then there is no sense in making the effort in the first place. We all lead very busy lives, and we would prefer a clean, fur-free environment, so cleaning tools that work quickly and easily are integral to success in this area. Because some people prefer certain tools over others, and because pet hair can be found on so many different surfaces, there is probably not a single tool that is best to deal with shedding. It can be on carpet, tile, stairs, clothing, furniture, upholstery, drapes and so much more. For this reason it would be impossible to recommend just one tool for every job. Keep reading to discover the top 5 cleaning tools for waging war on the shedders  in your home. The following arsenal would have anyone prepared to keep every surface in their home free of pet hair. You may not need all five, but getting at least one will make your home cleaner while saving you time and energy.</p>
<h3 style="font-size: 12px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; line-height: 12px;"><strong><a href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/rubber_brooms.htm"><img class="alignleft" title="Rubber Broom" src="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/_images/rubber-brooms-12-1-s.jpg" alt="" width="144" height="216" /></a>1. Rubber Broom</strong></h3>
<p>For taking fur off floors there is nothing better than a rubber broom.  They are widely used by hair salons, barber shops, dog groomers and  kennel operators because there is no better tool for sweeping fur. They  work great on regular hard floors like hardwood and linoleum, but are  also ideal for more difficult surfaces like tile, concrete and carpet. On hard  floors a rubber broom will remove fine pet hair in a single swipe. On  carpeting, it is able to pull up fur from an area that has just been  vacuumed. These funny looking brooms are the easiest and most efficient  way to clear any floor of unwanted pet hair.</p>
<p>The secret to the  power of the rubber broom is in the solid, natural rubber head. The  pliable bristles are able to conform to any surface and form a solid  wall of sweeping power so you can clear an entire area of floor with a  single pass. You also build a static charge when you sweep with these  brooms. This charge will make sweeping hair even easier because it acts  like a fur magnet by pulling it in towards the broom. It will remain  close, and pile neatly as you sweep, and will never float or fly away as  you work. These brooms make it quick and easy to gather hair, and the  pile stays charged and still so it is easy to pick up after cleaning. When working with  carpet, a rubber broom will perform great, and is able to pull up fur  from deep in the nap. By using short strokes, a strong charge will build  to pull up the hair. It even acts as a carpet rake at the same time, so  your rug will look refreshed and newer after you finish. This tool is  safe for any surface, and will never scratch or mark any floor you use  it on. It is able to thoroughly clean any type of  flooring with little  effort, and will ensure your hardwood, tile, marble or area rug is  completely free of pet hair. Because there are all kinds of floors, and  applications, we carry three different sizes of brooms. Use the  following links to see more details, and chose the one that is right for  you: <a title="12&quot; Household Rubber Broom" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/rubber_brooms.htm"><strong>12&#8243; Household Rubber Broom</strong></a>, <a title="13.5&quot; Commercial Rubber Broom" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/rubber_brooms-commercial.html"><strong>13.5&#8243; Commercial Rubber Broom</strong></a>, and <a title="18&quot; Outdoor Rubber Broom" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/outdoor_broom.html"><strong>18&#8243;  Outdoor Rubber Broom</strong></a>.</p>
<h3 style="font-size: 12px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><strong><a href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/rubber_brush.htm"><img class="alignleft" title="Rubber Brush" src="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/_images/rubber_brush-sm.jpg" alt="" width="72" height="160" /></a>2. Rubber Brush</strong></h3>
<p>This tool basically puts the power and ability of a rubber broom into the palm of your hand. It  is also nice because it is a dual purpose grooming and cleaning brush in one. It can be used right on your pet for brushing and grooming, and it also works great  as a cleaning tool too. Since it is smaller and handheld, it is perfect for things like carpeted stairs, upholstered furniture, your dog&#8217;s bed and more. It is highly effective on all surfaces, and does a great job removing fur and hair. It is made entirely from natural rubber, and this is what makes it so great at what it does. When using it on your dog or cat to brush, it remains gentle and effective at the same time. The flexible bristles will bend to conform to the shape of their body and massage as you brush instead of irritate. As you groom, a static charge will build to pull out loose hair like a magnet. Your pet will enjoy the feel, and you will enjoy the results. When using this brush to clean surfaces in your home, it will build the same charge as you work. On hard surfaces this will help collect the hair and also prevent it from floating or flying away. Your job will be easier, there will be less risk of allergies, and you will not be forced to chase balls of fur around to collect them. When cleaning things with carpet or upholstery, the static charge will help you clean as it pulls from deep in the nap and refreshes the finish as you use it. <a title="Rubber Pet Hair Brush" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/rubber_brush.htm"><strong>The Sweepa Rubber Brush</strong></a> is an ideal hand tool for cleaning up after a shedding dog or cat, but is also great as a grooming tool too. You can even use it in the tub with shampoo for scrubbing and cleaning at bath time.</p>
<h3 style="font-size: 12px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><strong><a href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/rubber_lintbrush.html"><img class="alignleft" title="Rubber Lint Brush" src="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/_images/rubber_lintbrush-s.jpg" alt="" width="144" height="121" /></a>3. Rubber Lint Brush</strong></h3>
<p>This one is similar to the regular rubber brush, but it has much finer bristles and no handle. These two properties make it useful for different surfaces, but not as well suited as a grooming brush. What it is great for is clothing, car interiors and furniture. The finer bristles are much better suited for taking pet hair off your clothes quickly, or cleaning furniture fast and easy. You would use this one on smaller areas and/or finer hair and fur. It is also good for lint on clothing and upholstery because it can quickly remove fine particles from any surface. Because this tool is also made from solid rubber, it also builds the same static charge as you work. For pet hair and shedding fur, this is a really nice feature to have. The charge does part of the work for you, helps to remove way more hair, and causes it to stay piled instead of floating away. This is way more effective than disposable rollers, or small vacuums, and it never needs to be replaced or plugged in. When it gets dirty, you can even wash it with soap and water to make it completely clean again. The <a title="Rubber Lint Brush" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/rubber_lintbrush.html"><strong>Sweepa Rubber Lint Brush</strong></a> is an ideal tool for any home with pets because it can be grabbed quickly to brush that yellow fur of your nice black pants before leaving the house for work. It can be easily tossed in a glove compartment or desk drawer, and also works great for your car seat or desk chair too.</p>
<h3 style="font-size: 12px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><strong><a href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/furemover_duo.html"><img class="alignleft" title="FURemover Duo Brush" src="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/_images/furemover_duo-s.jpg" alt="" width="144" height="180" /></a>4. FURemover Duo</strong></h3>
<p>Since the rubber brush and lint brush are both pretty awesome, this tool is a combination of both. It literally is a rubber lint brush on one side and a regular rubber brush on the other. It gives you the power of both tools in one convenient package. It won&#8217;t offer quite the same surface area or bristle length, but it does have the fine rubber bristles on one side, and the fatter  bristles on the other. The <a title="FURemover Duo Rubber Brush" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/furemover_duo.html"><strong>FURemover Duo</strong></a> will allow you to tackle certain jobs with one side, and then flip it over to continue on to another surface without slowing down. For certain people, this can be a real time saver, since you won&#8217;t have to stop to switch or search for another tool. Because they are all manufactured by the same company, these three tools all offer similar quality, and longevity. For certain people, fur, or surfaces, one bristle width may produce better results than another. For those of you that know you want both, or that really can&#8217;t decide, the duo brush makes it easy because it offers a little bit of both. This rubber brush is a great tool because it offers versatility and cleaning power in a nice compact package that saves space and makes storage easy.</p>
<h3 style="font-size: 12px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><strong><a href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/lint_roller.html"><img class="alignleft" title="Washable Lint Roller" src="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/_images/lint_roller-s.jpg" alt="" width="144" height="144" /></a>5. Washable Lint Roller</strong></h3>
<p>Many people prefer to use a sticky roller or lint roller to quickly pick up hair from bathroom floors, couch cushions and clothing. This is because a roller like this offers a quick method of removing lots of hair. Simply scope out the shedding, bust out the roller and the area is clean before you know it. If you are using a regular style roller to clean hair from your clothes, or remove shedding fur from the seat in your car then you will want to also purchase stock in the company that manufactures the replacement sheets. It does not take long to completely coat a roller which is good because you know the hair has been picked up, but bad because it will already be time to switch to a fresh sheet. For this reason, the sticky roller method can be quite convenient, but also very expensive. This is why a washable lint roller is a much better choice. They offer the same level of sticky, but there are never any refills or replacements to purchase ever! This type of roller can be rinsed clean under the faucet and then reused over an over again. You can de-shed your entire home for years and years before you would ever have to replace it. For this reason, when using a washable roller, you retain all of the quickness and easiness, but also eliminate the high cost. Because the roller will still coat quickly, this tool is best used for smaller areas and quick jobs. They are available in several sizes, so depending upon where you plan to use it, or how often, you may prefer one size over the other.</p>
<p>If you are a pet lover, the mini size lint roller  is perfect to carry with you at all times to stay looking your best with fur-free clothing always. Simply stash it in your purse, briefcase or glove box to quickly pop it out, flip open the cover and take the pet hair of your shirt, blouse or suit jacket. The regular sized roller is great for all around use, but too big to carry in your pocket. Keep this one in the laundry room, or in a drawer in your kitchen. Quickly pull it out to clean clothing before you leave the house, or take Fido&#8217;s fur of the couch before your guests arrive. Two larger sized rollers are better suited for large areas, and because they have more surface area, they will be able to pick up more hair. Use the big ones to take fur of drapes, bedspreads, furniture or kitchen and bathroom floors. They are sticky enough to pick up tons of hair, but gentle enough for use on any surface. Simply roll up some fur, rinse it clean and then let it dry for later use. For many people, a washable lint roller is a favorite tool to keep their home fur free because they offer one of the quickest and easiest ways to pick it up. To read more details about the features and benefits offered by the different size rollers we carry, click the following links: <a title="Mini Washable Lint Roller" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/lintroller_mini.html"><strong>Mini Washable Lint Roller</strong></a>, <a title="Washable Lint Roller" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/lintroller_regular.html"><strong>Regular Washable Lint Roller</strong></a>, <a title="Large Washable Lint Roller" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/lintroller_large.html"><strong>Large Washable Lint Roller</strong></a> &amp; <a title="Jumbo Sticky Roller" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/lintroller_jumbo.html"><strong>Jumbo Washable Sticky Roller</strong></a>. For lower pricing when purchasing several sizes at once, check out the combo packs: <a title="Washable Lint Roller Set" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/lint_roller.html"><strong>Washable Lint roller Set</strong></a> &amp; <a title="Deluxe Sticky Roller Set" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/lint_roller-deluxeset.html"><strong>Deluxe Sticky Roller Set</strong></a></p>
<p>If you want to keep your pet and also keep your home clean and fur free, then you need to have good tools on your side. There are many available, but none will offer the results and versatility of the tools listed above. By choosing one or more of these, you will make it easier to remove pet hair all over your house. If you are currently struggling with old tools that just don&#8217;t work, or are tired of using your vacuum only to find hair left behind, then it is probably time to invest in something new. All of our recommended fur fighting tools are affordable, high quality and long lasting. You are guaranteed to have something that works, and something that will last for years of regular use. Stop leaving your home with fur all over yourself or making excuses for why your home is so dirty. Breathe easier and have less allergic reactions when you stop the shedding hair problem and clean your home with a more effective tool.</p>


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		<title>Cut Your Cleaning Costs in Half!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[// Who wouldn&#8217;t want to save money on cleaning costs? Whether it is at home or in a commercial environment, we all spend a lot of time and money keeping things clean. So wouldn&#8217;t it be great if there was a product that could cut your cost and the time you spend cleaning in half? [...]


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<p>Who wouldn&#8217;t want to save money on cleaning costs? Whether it is at home or in a commercial environment, we all spend a lot of time and money keeping things clean. So wouldn&#8217;t it be great if there was a product that could cut your cost and the time you spend cleaning in half? Sure it would, but it would be even better if that product was also environmentally friendly. Nano Power Finish is just such a product. It is a natural protectant and finishing spray that will provide long lasting protection on anything you spray it on. This means that over time, surfaces coated with Power Finish will attract less dirt and be resistant to scratching, oxidation and other factors that can ruin them. It will make any area sprayed easier to clean, and able to stay clean longer.</p>
<p>WHAT IS IT:<br />
Nano Power Finish is a water-based finishing spray that works by harnessing the power of nano particles. Just spray it on, let it sit, then wipe away to create a thin, invisible and permanent coating over almost all surfaces. Dirt won&#8217;t stick to it, and things like dust, grease and liquids are simply repelled. This results in less dirty surfaces over time and less time needed to clean each object or area once it is in use. Spray it on surfaces like wood, metal, glass and more to add long lasting coverage against dirt build-up, friction, scratching, UV rays, oxidation, and pollution. Using <a title="Nano Power Finish" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/power_finish.html">Nano Power Finish</a> will save you time and money, and also preserve and maintain the surfaces&#8217; natural beauty.</p>
<p>WHO USES IT:<br />
Due to extreme versatility of use, as well as application surface, this spray is great for just about anyone. It is perfect for at home on furniture, mirrors, counters and cars, but there are even more commercial applications. Professional cleaners have had great results in hotels, restaurants, child care facilities, schools, nursing homes, retail and grocery stores, office buildings, window cleaning, electronics showrooms, vehicle detailers, marinas and more. Anywhere it is sprayed it will create an invisible layer that makes cleaning easier to perform and less frequent in general. It can be used on just about any surface with the same great results so there is a wide range of uses. Unlike traditional versions of similar products, <a title="Nano Power Finish" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/power_finish.html">Nano Power Finish</a> will penetrate 4 times deeper to provide better protection  and a longer lasting barrier. It doesn&#8217;t just protect against a single thing, and will hold strong to repel just about anything that might dirty or ruin your surface. Professional cleaning companies love this product because it has been shown to reduce routine maintenance time by 50%.</p>
<p>Most similar products are not as versatile, do not work as well, and are often much harder to use. Nano Power Finish not only works better, but it also has safer, more natural ingredients and is incredibly easy to apply. Instead of using waxes, oils and petroleum products, this protection spray is a water-based product. Due to the advanced formulation, it is able to be more effective without the use of harsh chemicals or dangerous compounds. Thanks to these safe and natural ingredients, this spray can be used many places that others can not. This only adds convenience to an already outstanding product. Because it is safe for use almost anywhere, you can spray and protect all over without ever stopping to worry or wonder if you need to switch to a different product.</p>
<p>There are literally thousands of applications and uses for this spray. Pretty much anything you are cleaning on a regular basis can be coated with Power Finish to protect and preserve the object or surface while making your job quick and easy. Even stuff that only sees an occasional cleaning can benefit from this spray. Things like chrome fixtures or stainless steel appliances will remain shiny and clean for much longer while resiting fingerprints and water spots. Use some inside and out of your vehicle to make a wax job last longer, prevent dashboards from sun damage, ward off dust and so much more. Spray it on wood furniture to polish and shine it while making it look new for a longer period of time. With a coat of <a title="Nano Power Finish" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/power_finish.html">Nano Power Finish</a>, tables and chairs will scratch less, be resistant to water stains, prevent dust from settling, and will stay clean, and looking good for much longer than they would normally. The protection gained will be better and longer lasting than the traditional products you are using now. Spritz your TV screen to keep dust from collecting and causing a glare. Coat the rest of your electronics to do the same, as well as prevent fingerprints and sun damage.</p>
<p>WHAT CAN I USE IT ON?<br />
Spray almost anywhere due to safe and natural ingredients. This stuff provides awesome levels of protection anywhere you spray it. The following is a short list of things it is great for to get you started: counter tops, tabletops, furniture, desktops, stainless steel appliances, TV screens, sinks, mirrors, refrigeration units, shelving, stove tops, fixtures, faucets, bathroom partitions, windows, display cases, freezer doors, elevators, outdoor signage, machine tools, material handling equipment, file drawers, door latches, door knobs, heating coils and fins, overhead vents and registers, car and truck fleets, auto body, windows, wheels, tools, sporting equipment, boats.</p>
<p>HOW TO USE IT:<br />
Spray lightly on a clean surface, spread evenly without rubbing, leave liquid on surface for 30-60 seconds, buff with a microfiber cloth. For best results apply two coats on first application. That is all that it takes to provide for your customer the most world’s most advanced level of surface protection. Use full strength, apply as often as needed, do not apply in direct sunlight. Store at room temperature. Coverage from 1000/sqft/gal to 1500/sqft/gal on first coat, from 1500/sqft/gal to 2000/sqft/gal on 2nd coat.</p>
<p>Start using Nano Power Finish today and begin cleaning less frequently tomorrow. Add an incredibly tough layer or protection to any surface to make it look better and last longer. With Nano Power Finish on the surfaces that you clean regularly, you will save yourself time, money and effort, and effectively cut both cleaning times and money spent in half!</p>
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		<title>How to Clean Your Eyeglasses</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[// Sunglasses, prescription eyeglasses, reading glasses, safety goggles, it doesn&#8217;t matter. If you strut around in any type of eye wear on a regular basis, then they are going to get dirty. That is the easy part. The hard part is getting them adequately clean without scratching the surface, risking some sort of other damage,  [...]


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<p>Sunglasses, prescription eyeglasses, reading glasses, safety goggles, it doesn&#8217;t matter. If you strut around in any type of eye wear on a regular basis, then they are going to get dirty. That is the easy part. The hard part is getting them adequately clean without scratching the surface, risking some sort of other damage,  or taking a bunch of time. Fingerprints, greasy smudges, sticky liquids, food particles, dust, dirt, you name it, and a little piece of it has probably been on your lenses at one point or another. Now it is easy enough to reach for a tissue, or pull up a t-shirt after taking a deep breath, but if you want to get your glasses really clean and prevent damage at the same time, you may want to try something different.</p>
<p>Most regular eyeglass wearers tend to spend a decent chunk of change procuring said eye wear. For this reason, we are all pretty darn protective, and interested in maintaining them properly. You would be surprised at which common methods can actually lead to damage, as well as how quick, easy and safe it can be if you have the right tools to work with, along with a fool-proof method. It should not be nerve wracking or time consuming to clean your eyeglasses, but many of us don&#8217;t know what is the best way, or which type of cleaning supply to employ.</p>
<p>With expensive eyeglasses and designer sunglasses you should be cautious with what you use to clean them. Special coatings and even the lenses themselves can be damaged by using the wrong thing a single time. This is why you want to make sure that you are using a safe and effective method, along with the correct supplies before you start to clean. In order to get those spectacles sparkling, we have developed two methods that really work. They will save you time, reduce costs, and most importantly, get your lenses cleaner than ever. The first method will be your everyday maintenance style cleaning, and the other will be your hardcore, I haven&#8217;t cleaned these things in a month and they are super dirty and gross style cleaning. Most of us will only ever need the first, quick and easy method, but for really tough build-up, you may find yourself resorting to something a bit more powerful.<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>SUPPLIES</strong><br />
The main tool you are going to need is a good <a title="microfiber cloth" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/microfiber_cloth.html">microfiber cloth</a>. We sell one that is specifically designed for lenses, but some people prefer a larger size, so we also carry similar cloths in an 8&#8243;x8&#8243; size, a 12&#8243; x 12&#8243; size and a 16&#8243; x 16&#8243; size. The <a title="lens cloth" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/microfiber_lens-cloths.htm">lens cloth</a> is the smallest, thus more convenient for bringing along with you, and is only <a title="5 inch x 8 inch microfiber cloth" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/microfiber_lens-cloths.htm">5&#8243; x 8&#8243;</a>. The finish on these cloths is different from what most people are used to, and that allows them to clean better with less effort. Even folks that are already using some sort of microfiber, will find these to be softer, thicker and more useful than what they have now. The deluxe style of cloth that we carry is more able to polish surfaces as you clean, and will absorb oils more readily instead of pushing them around to cause smearing. Because they are a thicker material that is super soft, they are able to  deep clean glass surfaces without any risk of scratching. They will remove the tiniest dirt and dust particles, but will also remove greasy build-up, sticky residues and all kinds of other grime. Each one is totally reusable, and can be laundered hundreds of times. Most people will get many uses before washing becomes necessary, so a single cloth can easily last for years with no additional costs necessary. The cloth alone is all that you will need for the regular style cleaning, but if you are leaning towards the hard core method, you will also want some dish soap, or a good natural grease cutting cleaner like Quick n Brite.</p>
<p><strong>NORMAL CLEANING</strong><br />
To dampen or not to dampen? That is the question. For most of us, dirty glasses means a light coating of mostly just fingerprints and other light dust and smudges. This type of dirtiness is super easy to clean using just a DRY lens cloth. If the dirt was a little more stubborn, or if there was more of it, then you will want to get the cloth DAMP. A dry <a title="lens cloth" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/microfiber_lens-cloths.htm">lens cloth</a> will do the job in most cases, for most people, but if it is not quite getting everything off, simply get your cloth damp under the tap, and it will increase the cleaning power. You could also lightly wet the lenses directly using a spray bottle, or by sticking them under the faucet. This will add moisture, but allow you to keep the cloth dry. With a damp cloth or lens, you will be able to power through any stuck on goo or greasy smudges with ease and there will never be any additional chemical sprays, special steps, or fancy tools necessary. The whole job should only take a couple minutes at the most.</p>
<p><strong>DRY CLOTH</strong><br />
To do the cleaning, simply take your <a title="eyeglass lens cloth" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/microfiber_lens-cloths.htm">lens cloth</a>, and wipe the dirt away. You will always want to make sure the cloth is clean, and free of debris because this could cause scratching. It is best to start at one side of your glasses, and then move to the other, in order to prevent new smudges and dirt from being deposited where you just cleaned. The cloth can be used on any surface of your eyeglasses including the frames. You can use them on glass lenses, plastic lenses, polarized or tinted ones and more. No matter what the surface, these great cloths will thoroughly clean it without any risk of damage. They actually polish as you clean too. This means that you will not only have super clean lenses that make it easier to see, but your sunglasses will also be shiny and new looking too. Despite being dry, these cloths are non-linting so old dirt will not be replaced by annoying little pieces of fuzz.</p>
<p><strong>WET CLOTH</strong><br />
If you feel the need to get the cloth wet because you are faced with a pretty tough job, the one thing to keep in mind, is to not use too much. A WET cloth will just cause mess and frustration, but a DAMP one will cause smiles and jubilation. You do not need it to be soaking wet, just slightly damp. If it is too wet you will get streaking, and the lenses will not come out as clean as what is possible. To dampen, simply run the cloth under the tap to get it soaked, then wring out until it no longer drips. This is plenty of moisture to get the benefits you are after, but not so much that it will lead to trouble. As you clean with a damp cloth,  the lens should dry in seconds after you are done. If there is residual moisture left, then the cloth is too wet.</p>
<p>Using the <a title="Lens cloth" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/microfiber_lens-cloths.htm">lens cloth</a> damp like this enables you to remove the most stubborn dirt in a quick and easy fashion. The cloth will glide across your eyeglasses to pick up and remove every last piece of dirt. All of the debris gets locked into the fibers so it can be washed away later. Your glasses will be super clean, and it only takes a few seconds in most cases. You will never leave behind annoying lint, or risk scratching like with pulp based paper products. For tough jobs and loads of dirt, a damp lens cloth is the way to go. Since it is also polishing the surface as you wipe away dirt, your eyeglass lenses will be shiny as well as clean, and you will benefit from increased clarity. The need for a damp cloth will not be an every time thing. This additional cleaning power will only be needed in rare cases. For general cleaning or everyday maintenance, a dry lens cleaning cloth will be all that you need.</p>
<p>If you have been purchasing fancy sprays, advanced tools or expensive chemical treated cloths, or if you have been sticking your glasses under the faucet every time you clean them, you need to try a different way. The methods outlined here are so easy, and the tools are so affordable you will wonder why you didn&#8217;t find them sooner. It really is just as easy as wiping away the dirt using the right tool.</p>
<p><strong>HARD CORE METHOD</strong><br />
This method will be similar to the regular one, but just taken a bit further. Most of us will never need to get this involved in cleaning our glasses, but some of us will need to, and others won&#8217;t be able to help it. It is also probably a good idea to do a thorough cleaning like this on a once per year, or every other month basis if you plan to hang on to your shades for a while. In just about every single normal case, a dry or damp cloth will be more than sufficient to clean any sunglasses, prescription glasses or anything similar. With just the cloth alone, and possibly water, you will get a 100% reduction in dirt and a noticeable difference in shininess as well as ability to see clearly. It is only for the super tough jobs that you might want to consider something a bit more than the cloth. For these cases, we recommend the addition of <a title="Quick n Brite" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/quicknbrite.htm">Quick n Brite,</a> although you could also use dish soap if you are in a pinch.</p>
<p>If you are wiping, and still find residual dirt or if there is a greasy or sticky film left over, then resort to using this method. It is really just a modification on the quick and easy method, but it eliminates any possibility of dirt surviving. It is also ideal for the OCD folks out there because it is the perfect way to ensure that every spec of dirt gets removed from your glasses.</p>
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<li>Turn on the tap and give them a good rinse under the water.</li>
<li>Once wet, use a light or heavy solution of <a title="Quick N Brite" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/quicknbrite.htm">Quick n Brite</a> depending upon the severity. You could also use dish soap here, but Quick n Brite is the better choice if you have it. Simply spray it on and use your fingers to rub it around on both sides of both lenses. You can also use this cleaner directly on the frames to clean them too.</li>
<li>Once that is done, give your eyeglasses another rinse to remove all dirt and any cleaner that was on there. Since <a title="Quick n Brite" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/quicknbrite.htm">Quick n Brite</a> is a great grease cutter and sticky residue remover, anything that was on your lenses should have been washed down the drain.</li>
<li>To dry the lenses and complete the cleaning process, take your <a title="lens cleaning cloth" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/microfiber_lens-cloths.htm">lens cleaning cloth</a>, or a larger <a title="microfiber cloth" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/microfiber_cloth.html">microfiber cloth</a> to dry and polish to a streak-free and shiny finish. The microfiber cloth will leave no fluffy fuzz like cotton cloths do, and is not risky to the lens or any finish like tissue and paper towels can be.</li>
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<p>Using this method will ensure that any lens on any pair of glasses will get thoroughly cleaned without any risk of damage. You will be able to totally remove any signs of dirt, while improving clarity and leaving the surface polished and looking great. Both methods of cleaning offer superior results, and they will save you time and money. A high quality <a title="microfiber cloth" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/microfiber_cloth.html">microfiber cloth</a> is the first step to ensuring amazing results and a quick and easy cleaning process. Don&#8217;t be fooled by cheaper versions that just don&#8217;t work as well. Our cloths are highly affordable, but also the highest quality available. They ship for free at any quantity, so picking up a few is a low cost, low risk venture. You are guaranteed to have a cloth that makes it easy to clean your eyeglasses.</p>
<p>The glasses in the picture above were cleaned using just a dry cloth. They were pretty darn smudged and covered with grime when we started, but a simple once over with a dry cloth was all that it took to get the lenses clean, clear and shiny again. You can see the improved clarity in the photo, and notice how the haze in the lenses above is gone once they are clean in the lower one. On sunglasses like these, the frames get smudges and fingerprints on them too, and thanks to the black color, they show up very well. If you have similar ones you can use the cloth to wipe down the entire frame to remove those greasy prints and smudges and make your glasses look good again.</p>
<p><strong>THINGS TO WATCH OUT FOR</strong></p>
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<li>Always use a <a title="microfiber cloth" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/microfiber_cloth.html">microfiber cloth</a> to wipe your lenses. Cotton ones will not clean as well and will leave lint. Paper towels and tissue, will give inferior cleaning results, leave lint and could also possibly scratch the glass or plastic surface because they are made from wood.</li>
<li>Never use hand soap or any washing liquid that may contain ammonia. Eyeglasses with a special coating on the lenses could be harmed by this type of cleanser. They are also commonly greasy so they take more work to wipe away, plus the chemicals that may be contained in them can attack and ruin the coating. Any anti-glare or UV protection coating will wear quicker if this type of soap is used.</li>
<li>Be careful of debris on dry lenses or less than clean cloths. Little pieces of left over particles can scratch if you wipe them around or try to clean with a dirty cloth.</li>
<li>Do not dry your glasses with a facial tissue, toilet paper, napkin or paper towel. Once again these items seem like a good idea and are always right there, but are made from rough wood pulp, so scratching is possible and lint is guaranteed.</li>
<li>Pay attention to water temperatures when washing plastic lenses. While the heat can be beneficial to remove the grime, it can also lead to warping in some cases.</li>
<li>Eye glass parts are tiny, so be careful not to lose pieces as you clean. It is always a good idea to plug the sink or work in a risk-free area when cleaning your eyeglasses. It can be possible for the rubbing action of the cloth to loosen a screw enough that it causes it to fall out and without clean and usable glasses, it will be pretty hard to find it.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>TIPS FOR THE FUTURE</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Get a case for your glasses. This is the best way to keep them safe when not in use. A hard, sturdy case will prevent accidental damage and also make it so that dirt can&#8217;t settle on the lenses when you are not wearing them.</li>
<li>Use only a high quality <a title="Eyeglass lens cleaning cloth" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/microfiber_lens-cloths.htm">lens cloth</a> or other <a title="microfiber cloth" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/microfiber_cloth.html">microfiber cloth</a> to do the cleaning. This is not an item that you want to try and save a few pennies on. A good cloth will last longer and make the job easier. You will get better results and spend less time frustrated with dirty lenses if you choose a quality cloth the first time around.</li>
<li>Be careful where you set your specs. Do not leave them lying where children can reach, or on a heavily trafficked counter or table. If left in these places, you are just asking for them to get dirty or damaged.</li>
<li>Clean your eyeglasses at night, before bed. This is a great time to do the cleaning because you can leave them untouched and start the next day with a fresh and clean set of glasses.</li>
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		<title>Make Potato Chips at Home</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:58:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[// MMM&#8230;Crunchy delicious potato chips. They are a favorite snack for a lot of people because they taste so good, and deliver a pleasing crack and crunch upon taking a bite. There probably isn&#8217;t a better salt and oil delivery vessel than the beloved potato chip, but they have a pretty major downside. All of [...]


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<p>MMM&#8230;Crunchy  delicious potato chips. They are a favorite snack for a lot of people  because they taste so good, and deliver a pleasing crack and crunch upon  taking a bite. There probably isn&#8217;t a better salt and oil delivery  vessel than the beloved potato chip, but they have a pretty major  downside. All of that fat, grease, oil and salt are really quite bad for  you. For this reason, many people find themselves avoiding their  favorite snack food because they opt for the healthy choice. If we could  all munch on chips guilt free, and never have to worry about the  consequences, we probably would. The fact is though, that if you consume  too many, or eat them too frequently, then you are probably going to  pack on the pounds.</p>
<p>One way to avoid this is to spend more money  on a healthier version. The regular kind taste the best, but they are  also the worst for you. Baked and all natural varieties can be much  better for you, but you are usually giving up something in the flavor  department. If you have ever chomped down on a dry, tasteless wafer of a  potato, then you know what we are talking about here. Even if you do  find one that is pleasing to your pallet, you will most likely be paying  a premium, so if you want to save money and eat a more healthy snack,  you may want to try making your own potato chips at home.</p>
<p>Yes. We  realize that most people don&#8217;t have a deep frying vat in their kitchen,  nor does the regular Joe or Jane have fancy potato cutting machines in  most cases. All of these things would help the situation, but are really not  necessary unless you plan to start your own brand. If you only want some chips to eat, then there are more practical ways to produce a small batch of chips. The next thing you are thinking is that baked potato chips  are not the same, and further more, lining a cookie sheet with potato  slices and then cooking them in the oven does not sound all that fun or  appetizing. We know.</p>
<p>It is probably possible to produce great  results when baking your own potato chips, but for most people it would  take practice to master, and more time than anyone cares to spend in order to finish.  That&#8217;s why we would like to tell you about an easy way to make your own  chips that is quick, easy and delicious. The potato chips can be made in  less than 10 minutes, and they come out crispy and scrumptious. You  don&#8217;t need any butter, oil, or fat, and you only need as much salt as  you want. You can use absolutely no seasoning for the ultimate in  healthy chips, or you can add as much, and any combination of spices you  desire. The <a title="potato chip maker" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/micro_chip-crispr.html">Micro Chip Crisp&#8217;R</a> is the perfect tool to prepare and cook your own potato chips in your  kitchen, and it is easy enough for anyone to use, and produce perfect  looking results that taste amazing.</p>
<p><strong>Make Healthy Chips in a Snap! One potato + 5 minutes = Healthy Snack from your Microwave for a fraction of the price</strong></p>
<p>Yeah that&#8217;s right. From your microwave. Now we know what you are  thinking because we thought it too prior to testing. You are thinking  that there is no way on earth that a microwave could make a crunchy  chip. Well&#8230;amazing but true, this little gadget does actually produce  potato chips that are shockingly crispy and crunchy. You will be  surprised at how these chips cook up. You end up with what looks and  bites like a kettle style chip. They are browned, super crispy, and they taste pretty darn good without even adding salt. You can cook up regular potatoes, or  experiment with sweet potatoes and other root veggies for truly unique  and delicious snacks.</p>
<p>Chips. Crisps. Munchies. No need to drag out  an expensive mandolin or whip out your fancy knife skills – it’s all here!  This unit is a slicer, a storage container, and a cooking rack in one.  It even comes complete with a safety food holder so you can cut your  potatoes without risking a finger. You won&#8217;t need anything additional  but the food to cook up a tasty snack. Simply cut up some slices using  the built in slicer, line them up on the rack, and pop them in the  microwave for about five minutes. Once you take them out, apply  seasoning to taste, and you are ready to enjoy your freshly made,  incredibly healthy potato chips. Mix it up to create truly gourmet creations. Add vinegar, garlic powder, barbecue spices or any other of your favorite flavors.</p>
<p>Who said snacking on potato chips can’t be healthy? Trying to get  more veggies into your diet without all the preservatives or salt in  other snacks? Enter the The Micro Chip Crisp’R – the way to make healthy  potato chips using a fresh potato, 5 minutes and your microwave.  Whether you’re watching your diet or want to make sure your kids eat  only natural snacks – this little kitchen tool can help you feed your  family better while feeding your chips “habit”. Even sweet potato chips!  The tray fully loaded is approximately 6 in. wide and 3 in. tall so it  fits into even the smallest microwaves.</p>
<p>The <a title="potato chip maker" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/micro_chip-crispr.html">Micro Chip Crisp’R</a> is a truly nifty little tool which includes a clear bowl unit with a  lid and built in slicing blade. The blade is 3.25 in. wide to  accommodate a medium-sized potato and it enables you to cut uniform  0.052 in. potato slices – far thinner than you could slice with a knife  alone. Once sliced, you “load” the tray and microwave on high for  approximately 5-7 minutes depending on your microwave’s wattage and how  crispy you want your chips. When done cooking – Enjoy! Enjoy without  preservatives, deep frying, oils or salt. If you have a craving for  lightly salted, vinegar, garlic powder or other herb – help yourself. It  even comes with a finger protector to keep your fingertips<br />
safe when slicing.</p>
<p>Did you know potatoes are naturally fat free,  cholesterol free, sodium free and low in calories? There are only 110  calories in a medium-sized potato. In addition, potatoes have Vitamin C  and more potassium than bananas, spinach or broccoli. They’re a good  source of natural fiber and contain less than 10% of our daily allowance  of carbohydrates and are loaded with antioxidants. According to the  National Potato Board, per capita potato chip consumption was 16 pounds  in 2007 and 12% of the 46.32 billion pounds of potatoes grown in the  U.S. become potato chips. 2 Yes, that’s billion with a “B” and a whole  lot’a potato chips!</p>
<p>PERFECT FOR SNACKS, PREPPING FOR LUNCHES … FRESH ANYTIME, EVERY TIME</p>
<p>Whether  for a weekend or nighttime snack, prepping kid’s lunches or noshing  while you study for exams – the The Micro Chip Crisp’R is hard to beat.  Made of FDA approved, food safe materials that are BPA free, the entire  unit is – easy out, slice, microwave, then pop the unit pieces into the  dishwasher, top rack or hand wash. To store, the tray and finger  protector “nests” in the bowl, pop on the “lid” and safely store it  until the next use. The Micro Chip Crisp’R packed for storage is just  5.2” wide by 2.1” high – perfect for today’s kitchens, dorm rooms, RV’s  and office lunch rooms. Get one today and start making crunchy, healthy,  and flavorful potato chips right at home.</p>
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		<title>Best Stain Remover For Clothes</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:32:19 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Dirty clothing is something that we all deal with. In most cases, a quick trip through the wash is all that it takes to get them clean again. In those other cases though, it can turn into a never ending battle of trying to remove stubborn spots. Staining can occur for any number of reasons, and getting them out of your clothes can be a bit of an art form unless you are using the right stuff. Many of us are not sure when to use something extra, or what the heck it that extra should be for any given spot of dirt, ink or food.  Many stain pretreaters or fabric cleaners are not that great at what they are designed to do. Other ones can be dangerous to use on certain fabrics, and often traditional types of stain fighters will have fabric restrictions too. You also run into the problem of stain specific cleaners  that are only designed to work on a certain type of dirt.  This means that in order to be ready for any type of grime your spouse or children throw at you, most of us have several different stain sticks and additives lining the shelves of our laundry rooms. The funny part about it is that most of them probably don&#8217;t even work when you go to use them.</p>
<p>You buy one because it is supposed to remove a certain stain and allow you to hold onto a favorite piece of clothing, but more often than not, the results are mediocre at best, and it ends up just being a decoration on the shelf. Sure, you may try it again on another stain down the line, but the frustration starts to build when none of these things are really working.</p>
<p>This doesn&#8217;t even take into account the safety of any of these cleaners. Most laundry stain fighters are highly toxic, and if you really look at it, the ones that produce the best results are probably the ones that are most detrimental to your health in the long run. And if they are a danger to your well being, they also probably pose a risk to your garment if used improperly. Certain &#8220;stain removers&#8221; are nothing more than hard core bleach or some other form of chemical burn. They end up removing the pasta sauce stain, but leave behind a white spot instead. Its clean right?&#8230;. Wrong. It is just ruined in a different way, but meanwhile you have spent time and money, and most likely inhaled toxic fumes and/or exposed your skin to some form of less than healthy chemical.</p>
<p>Well wouldn&#8217;t it be nice if there was a stain fighter and laundry pretreater that actually worked? How about one that was also safe for all fabrics, and made with safe and natural ingredients? Of course you would say yes. Yes to something that works. Yes to less frustration and less time spent doing the laundry. And yes to using one environmentally friendly cleaner for all of your clothes, any time there is a stain.</p>
<p><a title="Natural Stain Fighter" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/quicknbrite.htm">Quick n Brite</a> is just such a cleaner. You may have never heard of it before, but all kinds of people have been using it to remove stains from clothing for well over 50 years now. It&#8217;s been around for along time because the results it produces are amazing, it works on almost any kind of stain, and it is safe to use on all clothing types. It can easily remove blood stains, grass stains, grease and oil stains, juice, coffee and many other ones that most stain fighters have no chance against. It can of course remove mud stains and regular dirt, but will also work on gum and tar and so much more. The only stains you can&#8217;t take out of a shirt or pair of pants using this stuff is rust or permanent ink. Everything else is fair game. It works incredibly well, and is also super easy to use. What makes it even better is the fact that you can also use it for hundreds of other jobs too. Buy it for use as a stain remover and laundry pre-treater, but then discover all of the other things you can clean with it too. It can be a complete detergent replacement, a kitchen cabinet  cleaner, soap scum cleaner for your bathtub, use it to clean oil stains in the driveway, shampoo your carpets and so much more. This one cleaner is more effective and safer than virtually anything else available.</p>
<p>HOW  TO REMOVE A STAIN ON YOUR CLOTHES<br />
There are two ways to go about using Quick n Brite to clean fabric. You can use it to pre-treat the stain and then send it through the wash, or you can do a spot cleaning and wait to wash the garment later. A pre-treat will be quicker and easier, but you have to wait for the washing machine to finish the job. With a spot cleaning, you can take that coffee stain out of your shirt, and head of to work without changing. This can be a convenient choice for those emergency situations.</p>
<p>PRE-TREAT<br />
Depending upon the toughness of the dirt you are cleaning, you either want to use it full strength in the paste or liquid form, or dilute it down into a spray bottle using 3 tablespoons in a quart of water. In most cases the diluted solution will be just fine, but for tough stains, using the paste full strength will produce better results faster. To pretreat a spot before doing laundry, it is as easy as dousing it with your mixed solution from a spray bottle, or applying some paste with your fingers directly on the spot. You can use a tool if you want, but the ingredients are so safe, you don&#8217;t have to. It is actually good for your skin, so using your fingernail to work the cleaner into a spot can be a quick and effective way to apply it. Once applied simply fold the clothing over on itself, and then toss it in the hamper to wash later. As it sits, the <a title="Quick N Brite" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/quicknbrite.htm">Quick N Brite</a> will begin breaking down the stain and lifting it off the fabric. It works like an enzyme to take apart the bits of organic stain and then separate it from your clothes so that when you wash it, the shirt will come clean and look good as new.</p>
<p>SPOT CLEAN<br />
Spot cleaning is similar, but instead of the machine finishing the job, you will. This can be a more convenient way to go in many cases because you can delay washing if you need to. If you just spilled a drink, or the kids got stains on their pants right before you were going to head out the door, then spot cleaning a stain is the way to go. You can have a clean outfit again in minutes just by taking some quick n brite and removing the mess. Use either full strength, or a dilution just like for the pretreat, but this time you will also need a dry terry cloth towel. Once the cleaner is applied, you are going to use this towel to buff out the stain. If it is a really bad one, you may want to let the Quick n Brite sit on there for a few minutes because as it sits, it is doing the work for you. You will notice right away that the stain transfers right to the towel and your clothes are left clean. In most cases you can remove every sign of stain and cleaner with just the dry towel, but you may need to rinse with water and then buff again to make sure there isn&#8217;t any cleaner left on your clothes. It&#8217;s not bad for the garment to have some left on there, but if you are going to leave the house you probably don&#8217;t want people to see the dried cleaner on you clothes. After all, you just spent time removing that stain didn&#8217;t you?</p>
<p>This stuff will work on just about any kind of dirt, and will clean any kind of clothing or fabric. It doesn&#8217;t matter what you have used before, if the stain is washed in, or how long it has been there. <a title="Quick n Brite" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/quicknbrite.htm">Quick n Brite </a>is almost magical in the results it produces and it is super easy to use. It is safe around children and pets and won&#8217;t harm the environment when it goes down the drain. If you have a stained piece of clothing that nothing has worked on it, or you are just looking for a safer more effective way to clean your clothes, then you need to give this a try. It comes with a full satisfaction guarantee from us on top of a full money back guarantee from the manufacturer. This stuff really works, and if you don&#8217;t find that it produces amazing results and gets your clothes cleaner than ever, we will give you your money back. It&#8217;s just that simple.</p>
<p>Try it for stains on clothes and then also use it to spot clean carpet, remove spots from furniture, clean your tub or shower and so much more. This one eco friendly cleaner can replace every bottle you have under the kitchen sink, and will work better with faster and cleaner results.</p>
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		<title>The FURemover® Duo – The Next Generation of Fur Removing Brushes</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s a FURemover®, Grooming, and Lint Brush all-in-one! Evriholder Products’ new FUREMOVER® DUO follows the successful, original FURemover® Brush, but is a new and improved version with more versatility and functionality. It’s a FURemover®, Grooming, and Lint Brush all-in-one! FUREMOVER® DUO is ideal for brushing Pets, or removing pet hair or lint from Clothing, Upholstery, [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/furemover_duo.html"><img class="alignleft" title="Furemover duo" src="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/_images/furemover_duo1.jpg" alt="" width="288" height="359" /></a>It’s a FURemover®, Grooming, and Lint Brush all-in-one!</strong></p>
<p>Evriholder Products’ new <a title="furemover duo" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/furemover_duo.html">FUREMOVER® DUO</a> follows the successful, original FURemover® Brush, but is a new and improved version with more versatility and functionality. It’s a FURemover®, Grooming, and <a title="lint brush" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/rubber_lintbrush.html">Lint Brush</a> all-in-one!</p>
<p>FUREMOVER® DUO is ideal for brushing Pets, or removing pet hair or lint from Clothing, Upholstery, Carpets, Rugs, and Tabletops. And, with all natural rubber construction, this nifty little brush is not just for upholstery or carpets; it’s terrific for detailing and cleaning cars and boats, wheels and trim too.</p>
<p><a title="furemover duo" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/furemover_duo.html">FUREMOVER® DUO</a> joins Evriholder’s line of Cleaning Products including the original FURemover® Brush, FURemover® Mini Brush, FURemover® Mitt,. FURemover® Broom/Microfiber Mop, and FURemover® Broom.</p>
<p><strong>FUREMOVER® DUO – ONE TOOL, MANY USES</strong><br />
According to the 2009-2010 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association (APPMA) there are approximately 171,100,000 dogs and cats in approximately 83,800,000 households in the U.S.1 That’s a huge amount of potentially shedding pet hair!</p>
<p>Because Pet Hair can be such a major problem in households with “furry” pets, FUREMOVER® DUO is a brush that makes quick work of removing pet hair in almost every area of one’s life including clothing, upholstery, carpets, and hardwood floors – even the trunk of a car or SUV.</p>
<p>But wait, there’s more – it’s a pet grooming brush too! The versatility of this brush is what makes it so special and useful.</p>
<p>The thicker bristle brush of the <a title="furemover duo" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/furemover_duo.html">FUREMOVER® DUO</a> can be used for grooming the pet, and the thinner bristle brush is excellent at removing pet hair or lint from couches, chairs, carpets and more.</p>
<p>FUREMOVER® DUO comes in 2 fun color combos – the 1st combo is Blue and Berry Pink and the 2nd color combo is Green and Berry Pink.</p>
<p>Since the FUREMOVER® DUO is made of 100% natural rubber it can be used wet or dry. It is fully washable enabling you to effectively remove dirt and bacteria from the brush ensuring a clean and hygienic cleaning tool every time.</p>
<p>&#8220;The FUREMOVER® DUO is an excellent fur removal and control brush, it’s a great cleaning tool for pet hair and can be used either wet or dry to clean other surfaces such as washing or detailing a car or boat, tires, wheels and trim,” said Gary Seehoff, CEO, Evriholder Products, LLC. “The original FUREMOVER® has been extremely successful and as we introduced other products into the line they have enjoyed terrific acceptance with retailers and consumers. FUREMOVER® DUO is not only a practical and useful cleaning tool, it is also easy to wash and keep clean for the next use. As an impulse item it can’t be beat.”</p>
<p><strong>FUREMOVER® DUO FACTS</strong></p>
<ul>
<li> FUREMOVER® DUO is a FURemover®, Grooming, and Lint Brush all-in-one!</li>
<li> Ideal for brushing and removing hair from Pets, or removing pet hair or lint from Clothing, Upholstery, Carpets, Hardwood Floors, Rugs, and Tabletops</li>
<li> Is terrific for detailing and cleaning cars and boats, car wheels and trim</li>
<li> FUREMOVER® DUO has 2 “sides” – the thicker bristle brush can be used for grooming the pet; the thinner bristle brush is excellent for removing pet hair or lint from couches, chairs, carpetsand so much more</li>
<li> Comes in 2 color combos: 1st combo is Blue and Berry Pink; 2nd combo is Green and Berry Pink</li>
<li> FUREMOVER® DUO is made of 100% natural rubber</li>
<li> Can be used wet or dry</li>
<li> Is fully washable enabling you to effectively remove dirt and bacteria from the brush ensuring a clean and hygienic cleaning tool every time</li>
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<p><a title="furemover duo" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/furemover_duo.html"><strong>FURemover Duo</strong></a></p>
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		<title>Washing Non-Stick Pans</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:27:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[// Here&#8217;s a job that often makes people stop and think. You&#8217;ve spent a bunch of money on shiny new non-stick cookware, and it fries a mean egg, but how do you clean it? Should you hand wash, or put them in the dishwasher? If you wash by hand, what tools are safe to use [...]


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<p>Here&#8217;s a job that often makes people stop and think. You&#8217;ve spent a bunch of money on shiny new non-stick cookware, and it fries a mean egg, but how do you clean it? Should you hand wash, or put them in the dishwasher? If you wash by hand, what tools are safe to use on this expensive surface? It&#8217;s safe to say that no pans are really dishwasher safe, so most of us end up washing them by hand. Some manufacturers will claim machine wash safeness, but we all know that this will lead to shorter product life, rusting, peeling finishes and even warping pans. The safest and most effective way to get non stick pots and pans clean is to do it by hand.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s all well and good, but plain old hands aren&#8217;t too abrasive, so there needs to be a tool involved here somewhere. Most of us have some sort of green scrubby device, a regular sponge, dirty dish rags, steel wool and other various implements that we use to wash dishes, but all of these will be either dangerous or ineffective when it comes to washing those dirty pans. Cookware like this gets used a lot, and ends up super dirty after the cooking is completed, so you will definitely need something abrasive to scrub off caked on food and other crusty dirtiness. But when choosing a tool, you run in to the issue of what is abrasive enough to remove the grime, but gentle enough to leave the non-stick surface unharmed. Although these surfaces are pretty tough, using the wrong tool can cause instant damage, and down right wreck your new pan. If the finish gets removed, or starts to peel then it can make it hard to cook, and can even be dangerous health wise to eat off of.</p>
<p>Choosing the right tool can make this job easy. It can be a quick and painless task in which you remove dirt from your cookware quickly, without trying hard, and without risking any damage to the non-stick surface. The <a title="kitchen cloth" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/ultimate_kitchencloth.html">ultimate kitchen cloth</a> is the perfect all around dishrag for scrubbing and cleaning surfaces all throughout your kitchen. It can deep clean surfaces without harming them, and has the unique ability to be pretty darn abrasive without harming delicate surfaces. They look like mesh cloths, but are made from microfiber, so they are designed to clean. The pattern and weave of these cloths will scrape and skim the surface of your pots and pans to easily remove any cooked on food and other dirt. It will power right through the toughest stains and debris to leave the surface clean without ever risking damage. You can use these with or without soap to scrub any dish you have. Because the can really scrub and remain gentle at the same time, they are perfect for non-stick cookware, but you can use them all over. Clean cabinets, counters, glasses, your fridge and more with this versatile little cloth.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/scrub_rub.html"><img class="alignleft" title="Scrub N Rub Cleaning Mitt" src="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/_images/scrub_rub-s.jpg" alt="" width="144" height="216" /></a>The <a title="Scrub N Rub Cleaning Mitt" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/scrub_rub.html">Scrub n Rub Mitt</a> offers similar benefits, and method of use, but it has some added features. A similar weave will do the scrubbing for you, but this one will actually deliver even more scrubbing power due to it being a slightly different, and more abrasive material. It is still totally safe to use, but might be more effective for certain scrubbing jobs. This tool is also double sided, so you can use the other side for more run of the mill cleaning and even to dry dishes after you are done. It has a terry finish microfiber on the back side that can be used wet or dry to clean and dust surfaces. The versatility of this mitt may be ideal for some people, but you give up absorption, storage space, color choice and other things when you choose this <a title="Scrub N Rub Cleaning Mitt" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/scrub_rub.html">mitt </a>over the <a title="kitchen cloth" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/ultimate_kitchencloth.html">cloths</a>. Both will do a great job washing your non stick pots and pans, so it will really come down to preference as to which tool is best suited to you. The Scrub n Rub is a mitt instead of a cloth, so some people will have a preference for it just because of that reason.Your hand will remain contained and covered as you clean, so you can protect your skin from dish soap and the dirt you are cleaning.</p>
<p>When you are using the right tool, washing non-stick cookware is not scary at all. You can still scrub and scour without any risk to the finish, just so long as you have a cleaning tool designed for this purpose. There are other similar tools out there, but we recommend these because we have fully tested them for quality, ease of use, and most importantly end results. They deliver a quick and efficient way to get cookware clean without damage, and they make it fast and easy to do so. Switch to one of these tools to make your job easier and lower the risk involved at the same time.</p>
<p><a title="Scrub N Rub Mitt" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/scrub_rub.html"><strong>Scrub N Rub Mitt</strong></a></p>
<p><a title="Ultimate Kitchen Cloth" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/ultimate_kitchencloth.html"><strong>Ultimate Kitchen Cloth</strong></a></p>


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		<title>Clean Your Ceiling Fan</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:19:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Seriously! Clean that ceiling fan. It&#8217;s beyond dirty at this point, and you have put it off long enough. With good reason though, as ceiling fan blades are one of the most difficult surfaces to clean. The really annoying part though is how good at collecting dirt and dust they are. When you let them [...]


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<p>Seriously! Clean that ceiling fan. It&#8217;s beyond dirty at this point, and you have put it off long enough. With good reason though, as ceiling fan blades are one of the most difficult surfaces to clean. The really annoying part though is how good at collecting dirt and dust they are. When you let them go, each blade can become completely covered with unwanted debris. Now if you switch the fan on when it is dirty like this, guess what? That&#8217;s right. All of this dust, allergens and other yucky stuff starts blowing around the room, only to be inhaled,  and quite possible coughed up by you. What particles don&#8217;t enter into someones lungs, will inevitably settle to be cleaned of of some other surface.</p>
<p>So clean that ceiling fan regularly to improve the health of everyone in your home, increase airflow, and make the place look nice and clean. The benefits are great, but this is one of those jobs that gets put off week after week, and month after month. Why? Because it is a huge pain. If you don&#8217;t have the right tool handy, then you will need a chair or step stool just to be able to reach. Once you get up there the real fun begins, because most likely you will use a duster or rag to try and wipe the area clean. But as soon as you wipe, the stinking fan will start to spin. This gets you into a sort of balancing act crossed with a circus trick to stop and spin the blades while wiping the top, bottom and sides of each blade. If you are lucky enough to not fall and break your neck, then you may be left with a somewhat clean fan. In most cases though you will need to go over  it again using a similar procedure, with the addition of some sort of spray cleaner. Once you defy death this time, you should have a pretty darn clean ceiling fan, but quite frankly, there is a much easier way.</p>
<p>Once again, this is a case of having the right tool for the job. The ideal ceiling fan cleaner would have a long pole to eliminate the climbing on chairs and stools. It would also be designed in such a way that you would be able to clean the top and bottom of each blade at the same time, and with a single pass. Lucky for everyone reading this, a tool like this already exists. It is a <a title="microfiber ceiling fan duster" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/microfiber_duster.html">microfiber duster</a>, and when purchased in our kit, it comes with a commercial grade telescoping handle to allow you to reach way up high.</p>
<p>This duster consists of a flat, flexible wand that has an advanced microfiber sleeve around it. The wand is threaded at the bottom, so you can use it alone, or attach it to a pole for an extremely long reach. The microfiber dusting sleeve is totally washable and reusable and it has amazing cleaning power. Because it is made with extra long nap, it is able to skim surfaces to remove all kinds of dirt, dust and debris with just a single swipe. It will create a static charge that sucks in the dust, and locks it in the fibers until you are done cleaning. The flexible body of this duster allows it to bend and conform to what ever you need to clean with a quick and simple adjustment. This means that it is perfect for ceiling fans, but you will also get a lot of use for other tasks too. Bend it to create a circular duster that can slip right over ceiling fan blades to clean every side all at the same time. Use it flat to clean in cracks between and behind appliances, or give it an L-shaped bend to dust shelves and other high up places.</p>
<p>To clean your ceiling fan, simply attach the <a title="microfiber ceiling fan duster" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/microfiber_duster.html">microfiber duster</a> to the end of the pole. Fully extend the pole to achieve your maximum reach. Make sure that the duster is bent in such a way that it will completely go aroung your ceiling fan blades, and be able to touch and clean every side at once. After everything is set up, simply attck the chore, one blade at a time. Slip the duster over a blade and move it back and forth to clean. It should take very little time and very little effort to achieve outstanding results.</p>
<p>A job that is incredibly frustrating and difficult can be made easy just by having the  right tool. Unlike other ceiling fan cleaning devices, this one actually works, and will outperform virtually any other, but you also get the benefit of being able to use this duster for other jobs too. When not attached to the pole, this duster can be used like any other regular style duster to clean and remove dust from all over your home office or vehicle. It is sold at an affordable price for such a versatile tool, and will make it easier than ever to get you ceiling fan clean. So stop worrying about what might fly out when you flip that switch. Do your nose, lungs and allergies a favor and get a tool that will make it a fast and easy chore to clean every ceiling fan in your home.</p>
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		<title>Clean Up Pine Needles Indoors</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 23:13:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s that time of year again, when many of us choose to cut down, and kill a perfectly good tree to set it up in our homes for Christmas. This seems like a good idea at the time, after all they smell great, and look better than a fake one. As time passes though, you [...]


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<p>It&#8217;s that time of year again, when many of us choose to cut down, and kill a perfectly good tree to set it up in our homes for Christmas. This seems like a good idea at the time, after all they smell great, and look better than a fake one. As time passes though, you begin to wonder why you thought it was so much better in the first place. The needles start to fall off the tree and coat your floors, carpet and furniture. They still smell good, but the little needles that fall are pokey, sticky and incredibly tiny. They will cover everything and they are not the easiest things in the world to clean up.</p>
<p>If you have ever tried to vacuum them up then you know the sound it makes. It&#8217;s one of those &#8211; &#8220;should I really be doing this right now?&#8221; sounds. Pine needles are a bit bulkier than your standard dirt, so vacuum cleaners can often have a hard time picking them up, and you do run the risk of damage if you are sucking up mass quantities of pine. It still smells really good when you are doing so, but the noise is horrendous. If you have hard floors then you probably have tried to sweep them up too. A traditional broom will not produce the best results for this type of debris, and in some cases it will seem like those little pine needles are just lying there laughing at you as you continue to sweep and sweep without ever completely removing them from your floors. If they land on your couch or chair, then you might try to brush them off with your hand, but all you have done is put more on the floor at that point. You could get out the dust buster or attachments for your regular vacuum, but these will produce less than stellar results.</p>
<p>SO WHAT IS THE BEST WAY?<br />
The key to success with any cleaning job is to have the proper tools on hand. If you are working with adequate tools, then any cleaning task can be made quick and simple. For pine needles on floors you will want to use a <a title="rubber broom" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/rubber_brooms.htm">rubber broom</a>. It is hands down the quickest and most efficient tool for removing every last pine needle from your floors. It will work on both carpet and hard floors, so if you have pine needles on the ground, use the rubber broom. For needles that land on furniture, there are two tools that work extremely well. The Fluppi Handy Sweeper is ideal for small area clean-up, and is perfect for furniture, stairs, in your car, or even around the tree for light duty cleaning. You could also use the rubber brush which is basically a hand-held version of the larger broom. You would use this one for the same areas as the Fluppi, but some people will prefer one over the other. If you have sticky sap residue left behind after picking up all of the needles, then your final tool would be Quick n Brite. This natural cleaner is one of the most effective ways to remove sap from virtually any surface.</p>
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For pine needles on your carpet, give your vacuum cleaner a break. Bust out a rubber broom to make quick work of those needles, and completely remove them in less time than any vacuum cleaner could. You will hear less noise, and it won&#8217;t take several tries to get up all of the tree bits from your floor. When using the broom on carpet, you will want to use shorter strokes to build up a super strong static charge. Pull the broom towards you and it will literally pull the needles up and out of the nap of your carpet. The flexible bristles get down deep and form a wall to ensure that no pine is left behind. If you are working on hardwood, linoleum or any other hard surface it will be even easier. You will still pull the broom towards you, but you won&#8217;t need to use such short strokes. The tough natural rubber bristles will conform to uneven floors and sweep up every last needle in very little time. On this type of surface the static charge will aid in cleaning, but also prevents the fly away effect as well. This means that all of the needles you sweep will remain right next to the broom until you are ready to dispose of them.</p>
<p><a title="handy sweeper" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/fluppi.html">HANDY SWEEPER</a> &amp; <a title="rubber brush" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/rubber_brush.htm">RUBBER BRUSH</a><br />
For smaller areas of floor, furniture or inside your car, you will want to use a different tool. The <a title="handy sweeper" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/fluppi.html">Handy Sweeper</a> is ideal for small space clean up because everything you sweep is contained inside the unit until you dump it. Simply roll the Fluppi Handy Sweeper over the needles and they will be pulled into the storage container. A quick back and forth motion is all it takes to completely clean any surface of needles. Once the container is full simply pop it open to dump them in the trash. Now this tool would not be the best for large areas, but for small spot cleaning or for de-needling your car after you bring your tree home, this tool is ideal. Another small tool that can be incredibly handy is the <a title="rubber brush" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/rubber_brush.htm">rubber brush</a>. This smaller rubber bristled tool will perform just like the broom but on a smaller scale. Use it on furniture, stairs, or hard to reach areas around the tree. It will also build a static charge, and will most likely perform just a bit better than ther handy sweeper on carpet. With these small tools it really comes down to preference as to which one is best for you. Either tool will make cleaning up after your tree much easier and less time consuming though.</p>
<p><a title="quick n brite" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/quicknbrite.htm">QUICK N BRITE</a><br />
So, if you are lucky enough to have a tree that is extra sappy, then chances are you will have some sticky residue underneath all of those needles you just cleaned. If that is the case, then there is one cleaner that makes removal of sap pretty darn easy. Traditional methods and cleaners don&#8217;t tend to be very effective on sap, and many of us stick with the I&#8217;ll just wait until it wears off method. This is not the best idea because the sticky sap will just attract dirt, and you will be left with an even bigger mess to clean. If you have some <a title="quick n brite" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/quicknbrite.htm">Quick n Brite</a> on hand then a few simple steps will eliminate the stickiness with very little effort. Use some of the paste full strength to achieve the best results. For lighter duty cleaning, a heavy solution in a spray bottle may be adequate. Simply apply the cleaner to the affected area and let it sit for about ten minutes. Once it has had time to work, take a clean terry cloth towel and buff the area clean. Just a single application should totally remove any sight of sap or stickiness to the touch. This cleaner is safe to use on virtually any surface and won&#8217;t discolor or harm carpet, upholstery or anything else. It is a natural cleaner and does not contain any harsh chemicals. Whats even better is that it works just as well on hundreds of other stains and messes too, so you can buy it to take off the sap, and then discover all of the other ways it will save you time and money too.</p>
<p>So don&#8217;t forgo the real tree just because you afraid of the mess it might make. They really do smell great, and you can&#8217;t beat the look of the real thing. Just make sure you have the right tools on hand and cleaning up those pine needles will be a breeze.</p>
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		<title>The Best Broom For Sweeping Hair</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you own a pet that sheds a lot, run a hair salon or operate a kennel? Then the question you want answered is: What&#8217;s the best broom for sweeping hair? Well&#8230;That&#8217;s easy. The best broom for picking up pet hair and human hair is also the best at sweeping everything else too. The Sweepa [...]


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<p>Do you own a pet that sheds a lot, run a hair salon or operate a kennel? Then the question you want answered is: What&#8217;s the best broom for sweeping hair?</p>
<p>Well&#8230;That&#8217;s easy. The best broom for picking up pet hair and human hair is also the best at sweeping everything else too. The <a title="rubber broom" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/rubber_brooms.htm">Sweepa Rubber Broom</a> makes it easy to sweep up any kind of debris from any hard surface, and it works especially well for hair. Most traditional brooms produce less than adequate results when sweeping fur and hair, but not the Sweepa. You don&#8217;t have to worry about balls of fur or pieces of hair flying around when you sweep with this broom. You are also able to completely sweep away any hair on the floor in just a single pass. There is nothing magical about these claims, or this broom. It actually works, is easy to use, and will out-sweep any other broom on the market.</p>
<p>WHAT MAKES IT SO GREAT?<br />
It is the unique design and materials that make it work so well. The broom head is made from natural rubber, and it is a one-piece solid molded head. This makes it incredibly durable and long-lasting, but also enables it to clean floors exceptionally well. There are other knock off versions that can be found, but most of these feature inferior rubber, cheap handles, rubber bristles attached to a plastic head, or all of the above. The <a title="rubber broom" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/rubber_brooms.htm">broom</a> we carry has a nearly indestructible head that will work better than all knock offs, and it comes complete with a commercial grade handle that telescopes for convenience. When you sweep with this broom a static charge will build up with each stroke. This helps to clean up the hair, but also prevents it from flying away as you sweep too. All of the debris you are cleaning will remain on the ground and right next to the broom. This is one reason why it is a powerhouse at sweeping. The other reason it works so well are the flexible natural rubber bristles. Each time you pull the broom towards you, the rubber bristles will also flex together to form a solid wall. This prevents even the smallest particles from being left behind when you sweep and ensures that you are able to completely clean your floor in less time, and with less effort. The flexibility of the bristles also allow this broom to conform to any surface, and even get down in cracks and crevasses, so it will work equally well on concrete, tile, linoleum and more. Use it on virtually any floor, because it won&#8217;t harm any surface type, and will produce great results on any floor and any kind of dirt, hair, fur or anything else.</p>
<p>The <a title="rubber broom" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/rubber_brooms.htm">Sweepa Rubber Broom</a> is a favorite among dog groomers, kennel owners, pet lovers, hair salons and barbers because it produces outstanding results with hair. Regular style push brooms and standard bristle brooms wear easily, and just don&#8217;t work very well. You can sweep a pile of hair over and over only to be left with more hair to sweep if you are using one of these. The fur and hair will fly all over, and you are almost guaranteed to have some left on the surface you are cleaning when you finish. All of these annoyances will be a thing of the past once you start sweeping with a Sweepa. You will be amazed at how well it works, and wonder how it is possible to get so excited over a broom. It not only produces superior results on hard floors, it will even work on carpet. The bristles and charge will pull hair out of your carpet even if it has been freshly vacuumed by one of those expensive vacuum cleaners. Short deliberate strokes will remove hair that you didn&#8217;t realize existed. Before you know it you will have an extremely clean carpet and a pile of hair that you never knew was there. This makes it ideal for cleaning stairs, and area rugs, but you can also remove the head to use it directly on furniture and upholstery too. It will work equally well on dog hair, cat hair or human hair, and everyone that uses one would agree. This is the best broom for sweeping up any kind of hair.</p>
<p>HOW TO USE IT:<br />
It may look like a small push broom, but you will get the best results if you pull it towards you like a traditional broom. Simply sweep like normal, and the <a title="rubber broom" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/rubber_brooms.htm">Sweepa</a> will do the rest. As stated above, each time you pull the broom towards you, a strong static charge is built up. This basically pulls the dirt and hair and dirt along with the broom, and also prevents it from flying away. The solid wall of rubber that is formed by the flexible bristles as you sweep will completely sweep away anything in it&#8217;s path. Once you are done sweeping, just give the broom a couple of taps on the floor to release the charge, allowing you to move the debris into a dust pan, or other receptacle.</p>
<p>WHAT ELSE CAN IT DO?<br />
This broom does it all. Sure it is the best for sweeping up fur and hair, but it is not just a hair sweeper. It is also the best for sweeping up anything else too. Use it on sand, mud, dirt, pine needles and just about anything else. It also makes a great snow brush for your car in the winter. Flip the broom over and you will notice that it has a squeegee on the opposite side. This makes it a great tool for when your basement floods, or for cleaning windows, washing your driveway and much more. There are so many jobs that this broom is great at most people end up needing more than one. Get one to take care of the impossible task of sweeping up piles of fur or hair, and find out how well it works on everything else too!</p>
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		<title>Cleaning Your iPad or Tablet PC Screen</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[// So you got your new iPad or tablet PC. Totally sweet. The first thing you will notice is how cool you feel. The second thing you will notice is how quickly this thing gets covered with fingerprints, food particles and other smudges. Not so sweet. These things are designed to be touched all over, [...]


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<p>So you got your new iPad or tablet PC. Totally sweet. The first thing you will notice is how cool you feel. The second thing you will notice is how quickly this thing gets covered with fingerprints, food particles and other smudges. Not so sweet. These things are designed to be touched all over, but lets face it, we all have some pretty dirty paws, don&#8217;t we. Just by operating your iPad or tablet, you are getting it dirtier and dirtier. Plus, it really seems to keep the kids busy, but when they hand it back your iPad is usually looking less than stellar.</p>
<p>If you are one of the few people that actually read the owners manual to completion, you will discover that there are many common cleaners you should NOT use to clean the touch screen of your iPad or tablet PC. If you do not heed these warnings, you can diminish sensitivity, mar up the screen or outright ruin the touchscreen on your fancy new device.</p>
<p>Many common cleaning tools and methods are forbidden when de-smudging a touchscreen. You don&#8217;t want to use anything abrasive, or anything with ammonia, and you really don&#8217;t want to get the surface too wet either. Put away your window cleaner, and don&#8217;t use anything you have to spray on. Just because this thing is shiny like glass, does not mean you want to clean it like a window or mirror. If moisture gets in the cracks you will have a lovely looking paper weight, and if you are too rough on the touch screen surface, you will end up with a less sensitive interface, or one that no longer recognizes your touch at all.</p>
<p><strong>So What is The Best Way To Clean It?</strong><br />
We&#8217;re glad you asked. A tablet computer is basically just an over-sized phone, so when you clean the touch screen, you will want to a method similar to <a title="clean a touchscreen phone" href="http://tips.simplygoodstuff.com/how-to-clean-your-iphone-or-other-touch-screen-phone/">cleaning your touchscreen phone</a>. You don&#8217;t need anything too fancy to achieve great results, and we do not recommend purchasing anything with the prefix i for this reason. You do not need ispray or and icloth to clean your iPad. Trust us. The best way to quick and thorough cleaning of any screen is to use a <a title="microfiber cloths" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/microfiber.html">microfiber cloth</a> specially designed for this job. We have several to choose from, at low prices and free shipping at any quantity. Choose from the <a title="touchscreen cleaninig cloth" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/microfiber_lens-cloths.htm">5&#8243; x 8&#8243;</a>, <a title="touchscreen cleaninig cloth" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/microfiber_cd-cloths.htm">8&#8243; x 8&#8243;</a>, or <a title="touchscreen cleaninig cloth" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/microfiber_polishing-cloths.htm">16&#8243; x 16&#8243;</a> cloth. The size you need is really up to preference, and all three of these have the same  ultra suede, material that is specifically designed for glass, metal, gems, LCD screens and other sensitive surfaces. We offer the highest quality cloths available which means they clean faster and better, and will also hold up through hundreds of washings so you can clean with them over and over again without buying anything new. Sure you can probably find a similar looking one for a few cents less, but it won&#8217;t work as well, and you will be replacing it sooner than later.</p>
<p><strong>How to Clean Your Screen</strong><br />
To clean your tablet PC, first make sure the power is off. This makes the screen darker, so the dirt is easier to see, but it also prevents any damage to your device. Plus since it is a touch screen you don&#8217;t want to accidentally download a virus or send off an unwanted email while you are wiping. For most cases you can just use these cloths dry. You don&#8217;t really need to add any moisture to the cloth except for extreme cases, and you will never have to use any sort of cleanser. Just water, and only when necessary. The high quality material will completely remove fingerprints, smudges and other grime in a single swipe and with almost no effort. It will also polish as it cleans, so you can leave your iPad looking super nice in no time. Just wipe the surface to reveal a shiny streak and smudge free surface. There will never be any lint left behind either, and you don&#8217;t need to rub an scrub to achieve great results.</p>
<p>If the build-up is extra thick because maybe you decided it was a good idea to eat lunch while you work, then just add a little bit of water. You only need a very little bit of moisture, and if you cloth is dripping, then you have too much. Simply get it wet under the tap, and then wring until it is left just barely wet. Once damp these cloths can really clean. Their power is increased as water acts like a detergent to cut through and remove the most stubborn sticky stuff. Food particles, boogers, little bits left by children and anything else you can imagine will be wiped clean and completely removed from the surface. Since  the cloth is only damp, you are not running any risk of damage to your tablet PC or precious iPad either.</p>
<p>Once the screen is clean, you can keep wiping away to shine up any surface of your tablet. The great thing about these cloths is that they are specially designed for the screen, but will achieve great results on the other surfaces of your computer too.</p>
<p>The hot breath and t-shirt method or a old cotton cleaning rag will eventually get your tablet clean, but not until you spend a ton of time and get frustrated over the dirt just smearing or the cloth leaving a linty mess that also needs to be cleaned up. Do yourself a favor, and get an inexpensive super cloth to make the job quick and easy. You will spend only seconds from whipping it out to wiping it down and then getting back to business.</p>
<p>To protect your touch screen and keep it clean longer, you may want to look into getting some of those disposable screen protectors, or some sort of case for your iPad. This will cover the screen when not in use, and the screen protectors will give a layer of protection all the time. Because of the nature of these devices, they are always going to get dirty, so the best thing you can do is prepare yourself with the best tools possible, and one of our high quality <a title="microfiber cloths" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/microfiber.html">microfiber cloths</a> is the perfect tool for this particular job.</p>
<p>PLEASE NOTE: It is always best to disconnect any cords or accessories form your tablet prior to cleaning it. Also make sure you are using a freshly washed cloth for best results. If not right  out of the laundry, inspect to make sure there is no sand or other abrasive debris on the cloth because this will result in scratches.</p>
<p><a title="touchscreen cleaninig cloth" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/microfiber_lens-cloths.htm"><strong>5&#8243; x 8&#8243; Microfiber Cloth</strong></a></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you drive long distances in your car on a regular basis, then chances are you experience lower back pain while driving. It can even happen on short trips if you have a history of back pain, or just an old, uncomfortable seat with little or no lumbar support. For people with chronic back pain, [...]


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<p>If you drive long distances in your car on a regular basis, then chances are you experience lower back pain while driving. It can even happen on short trips if you have a history of back pain, or just an old, uncomfortable seat with little or no lumbar support. For people with chronic back pain, most car and truck seats do not provide adequate lower back support, and it only get worse as your vehicle ages. Decent support in this area of the back is key to preventing back pain, as well as relieving it once it occurs. Now you could go out and drop tons of money to install new seats in your car, and that would probably help, but most people would consider this to be drastic, and way too expensive of a fix.</p>
<p>One of the most effective ways to relieve back pain while driving is to support the area affected, and do your best to sit with correct posture at all times. This can be accomplished most easily with some sort of pillow or similar device that you place behind you while sitting. Many of these specialized <a title="Back Support Pillow" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/backsaver.html">back pillows</a> are quite expensive, and only some of them will actually help your situation. Certain ones are notorious for going flat and becoming ineffective under heavy use. They lose their shape quickly, so over time they no longer offer the same level of comfort. Other ones are uncomfortable from the start, or contoured to fit someone else&#8217;s spine all together. These thick pillows are often made mostly of foam or something similar, so they can also cause heat to build up, leaving you  to decide between sweating or being in pain while driving. Just about every back support that is actually effective ends up being quite expensive, which is not the best, but most people in pain would happily pay a premium for something that really works.</p>
<p>Another situation that arises is portability. Certain back support devices are permanent installs, so they are only good for a single location. This means that if you have two or more cars, you will be forced to buy multiple devices in order to be comfortable driving every vehicle. You also may end up with a pillow that is only good for the car, and can not be used anywhere else. This aspect limits the true value of the device because even though you are properly supported while driving, you still have to worry about everywhere else you sit during the day too. This means that the pain will never go away completely because you need consistent support at all times in order to fix your posture over time, and eliminate pain as your back strengthens.</p>
<p>The <a title="Back Support Pillow" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/backsaver.html">Back Saver</a> is the ultimate in lumbar support, and it is ideal for use in the car, truck, van or bus. It is not like traditional back pillows and it features a truly unique design that ends up being more effective and superior to most other models. It consists of a flexible metal frame that supports a mesh pillow. This makes it totally breathable and able to contour to any body shape. Instead of a solid pillow behind your back, you have a pocket of empty space to allow air to flow freely. This means that your back will remain cool without any compromise of support. As you lean back on this lumbar support pillow, it stretches and flexes to mold to your body shape. It will perfectly hug your back to provide the exact amount of support necessary. You wont believe how comfortable it is, and how quickly your back pain melts away. You can even move the pillow up or down along your seat to get the perfect feel, or flip it upside down for a slightly different contour. It is so versatile that it can be used by just about anyone, and on virtually any chair. It has a strap in the back, so you can quickly install it on any seat, or use it without the strap if you want too.</p>
<p>The <a title="Back Support Pillow" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/backsaver.html">Back Saver</a> is a very affordable back pillow, and it provides more comfort and support than most other options. It will promote better posture while driving, which will ease back pain recurrence over time. When you begin to sit with correct posture on a regular basis, you will find that you are more alert and happier. It will also lead to better circulation which ends up delivering more oxygen to your entire body. Once you lean back on this pillow, you will find that it is perfectly supportive and incredibly comfortable. When you install the Back Saver in your car you will increase the comfort level of your seat, and allow yourself to sit for longer periods of time without being in pain.</p>
<p>Whats even better is that this is more than just a <a title="Back Support Pillow" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/backsaver.html">back support pillow for your car</a>. It is lightweight and extremely portable so you can bring it with you when you leave the car too. Place it on your office chair at work, or use it on the couch at home. If you are sitting down, you can be using this pillow to better support yourself in order to prevent back pain all together. As you use it, you will notice less pain over time, because your posture will improve and your back muscles will strengthen in a more correct position. This mesh back support is the easiest way to improve the comfort of any car seat, and will greatly reduce lower back strain. If you have back pain while driving, then you need this pillow. The very first time you use it, you will notice the difference, and begin wondering how you ever got along without it.</p>
<p><a title="Back Support Pillow" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/backsaver.html"><strong>Back Saver</strong></a></p>


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		<title>Cleaning Marker Off Your Couch</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:43:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Try to think of the worst possible thing a child could do to a couch, and you might say something like &#8220;draw on it with marker&#8221;. That&#8217;s because this is one of the worst possible things that could ever happen to your lovely upholstery. It doesn&#8217;t matter if it was a child that did the [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/quicknbrite.htm"><img class="alignleft" title="Marker Stain on Couch" src="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/_images/marker-on-couch.jpg" alt="" width="288" height="720" /></a>Try to think of the worst possible thing a child could do to a couch, and you might say something like &#8220;draw on it with marker&#8221;. That&#8217;s because this is one of the worst possible things that could ever happen to your lovely upholstery. It doesn&#8217;t matter if it was a child that did the damage, or if you accidentally did the deed yourself. The important thing is to get that couch clean, and hopefully do it quickly and easily. Now if it was a super permanent marker like a sharpie, then this method might not work, but if it was the dry erase variety, or any of those markers your kids use, then you are in good shape to keep reading. The steps below will outline a simple and effective way to completely remove all signs of marker from your couch. It doesn&#8217;t matter if it is microfiber, leather, standard upholstery or any other kind of couch. This method will work for just about any type.</p>
<p>If you look at the picture to the left, you will see in picture number one, a nice thick line of purple marker on a lighter colored tan couch. Normally this would be disastrous, and everyone in the house would start getting used to the way the couch looks now because that line would be there forever. It turns out that if you have the right supplies on hand, you can easily make that annoying line disappear in no time. The marker that made this line was a standard, nothing special, child&#8217;s marker from some random art set. There is no trickery involved. This is actual marker, on an actual couch that we cleaned very quickly and very easily.</p>
<p>Traditional upholstery cleaners are dangerous, toxic and in many cases ineffective. You always have to be careful how much you use, what you use it on and you are left wondering if it will actually work. In most cases these regular style cleaners are quite expensive and you are not really getting a comparable bang for the buck you end up shelling out. Natural and homemade solutions are mostly extra work and pretty ineffective overall, especially for this type of stain. Please don&#8217;t try to remove marker with vinegar, it will never work.</p>
<p>For this type of stain, and hundreds of other ones, we recommend using <a title="quick n brite" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/quicknbrite.htm">Quick n Brite</a>. It is an all natural cleaner that actually works. It is safe to use on virtually any surface, but it produces incredible results. People are always amazed at how well it works and how many things you can use it for. A little marker stain on your couch is just one of many jobs that Quick n Brite will make quick work of.</p>
<p>In the example to the left, we first sprayed on a heavy solution of the cleaner. This is sufficient for most general cleaning, and many tougher stains too. Just 3 tbs of the cleaner mixed into a quart spray bottle will give you this solution. We simply sprayed it on generously, let it sit for a couple minutes,  and then buffed the area with a clean, dry terry cloth towel. If you look very closely at picture number two, you will notice that after this step, there was just a very faint hint of the marker still visible. For this reason we decided to bring out the big guns. In picture number 3 you can see that we added just a little bit of the paste right where the line was. A little scratch of your fingernail will work the cleaner into the area. This step is important to break surface tension, and to make sure every piece of couch affected by marker is covered with <a title="quick n brite" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/quicknbrite.htm">Quick n Brite</a>. We then let it sit for about five minutes and came back with the same towel to completely remove all signs of marker. Take a close look at picture number four to see that the purple line is completely gone.  The whole process took less than 10 minutes, and there was no scrubbing, sweating or swearing involved. In fact most of the time was spent waiting for the cleaner to do its job. We also didn&#8217;t need to worry about discoloring the couch or ruining anything about it. No gloves were necessary, and the couch was safe for people and pets to use right away. Most importantly though, the stain was gone, and it was easy to do.</p>
<p>WHY DOES THIS WORK?<br />
<a title="quick n brite" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/quicknbrite.htm">Quick n Brite</a> is an enzyme cleaner. When you apply it to a stain it goes to work right away breaking it apart and lifting it off the surface you are cleaning. It is almost like it is doing the work for you. This is why we let it sit for five minutes. You always need to give the cleaner time to work in order to achieve the best results. It is a plant based cleaner, but unlike many similar &#8220;natural&#8221; cleaners this one actually works. It has been around for more than 50 years and it comes with a full money back guarantee. Safe for any couch surface, and safe for use around children and pets. It doesn&#8217;t contain any harsh chemicals or bleach, and it is 100% biodegradable. Try it for yourself and you will be glad you did. Get it to remove marker from your couch, and then keep it around to shampoo carpets, pre-treat laundry stains, clean kitchen cabinets,  and so much more.</p>
<p><a title="quick n brite" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/quicknbrite.htm"><strong>Quick n Brite</strong></a></p>


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		<title>The Best Broom For Sweeping Sand</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:32:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have ever tried to sweep sand then you know that it is one of the hardest things to sweep ever. Especially if you are using a traditional broom. But if you live or vacation near the sand then it is a necessary chore. Sand is one of those substances that seems to get [...]


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<p>If you have ever tried to sweep sand then you know that it is one of the hardest things to sweep ever. Especially if you are using a traditional broom. But if you live or vacation near the sand then it is a necessary chore. Sand is one of those substances that seems to get everywhere, and is nearly impossible to clean. It doesn&#8217;t seem to matter if it is on a deck, kitchen floor, in your car, on the carpet or anywhere else. Traditional brooms just don&#8217;t cut it when you are trying to clean up sand. You can sweep and sweep but there will always be some left, and lots of times you end up just spreading it around, and causing it to fly all over. </p>
<p>There is one broom that makes the frustrating task of sweeping sand an easy job, The <a href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/rubber_brooms.htm">Sweepa Rubber Broom</a> outperforms traditional style brooms for every imaginable sweeping task, but cleaning up sand is one of it&#8217;s specialties. It is the unique design of this broom, along with the material and construction that allow it to completely remove sand so well. It doesn&#8217;t matter if you are sweeping your driveway, your entryway or your kitchen. THis broom is safe and effective anywhere you use it. The Sweepa Rubber Broom is able to completely remove all of those tiny particles, and it does not take any special steps, effort or talent to do it.</P></p>
<p>SO WHAT MAKES IT SO GREAT?</p>
<p> We are glad you asked. A <a href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/rubber_brooms.htm">rubber broom</a> is drastically different than regular brooms, and they have many benefits. Our rubber broom has proven to be the highest quality and best working model available. Its one piece molded rubber head conforms to any surface, and the bristles form a solid wall as you sweep. The rubber head is the same strength as car tires, so you know it will last forever, but it is also gentle on every surface, and will not scratch or mar any surface. This rubber construction also causes the broom to build a static charge as you use it. This improves the sweeping action, and actually causes dirt, sand and other debris to sweep up more easily, stay right next to the broom, and prevent lighter particles from floating away or flying up as you sweep. The static charge, combined with the wall of rubber bristles allows you to completely clean any surface in just one pass. No more sweeping, re-sweeping and then going back to sweep again in order to clean your floor of sand. It even has a squeegee on the opposite side which can be quite useful for sand on patios, concrete and other smooth surfaces.</p>
<p>Maybe you live at the beach, or maybe you just go there for fun and track sand home with you. This broom will help to make an impossible cleaning chore just as easy as sweeping anything else. If you live in New Mexico or Arizona then you will not want to live without one of these brooms. Stop struggling with traditional brooms that often just glide right over sand, and try a broom that actually works. Our Sweepa Rubber Broom is easy to use and will last forever. Get one to prevent sand from ruining your day, and find out how great it is fr every other sweeping chore too. It is awesome on pet and human hair, and will make quick work of plain old dirt too. Keep one in your car in the winter time to remove snow in seconds. It makes a great shop broom or garage broom too because it works great and is virtually indestructible.</p>
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		<title>A Natural Tub and Tile Cleaner That Really Works</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Are you sick of expensive toxic cleaners that don&#8217;t even work? Do you gag on the harsh fumes and get annoyed by the inevitable sticky residue? Then you need to check out <a href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/scum_off.html">Scum Off</a>. It is a phosphate-free bathroom cleaner that doesn&#8217;t contain any harsh chemicals and is totally biodegradable. It remains easy on the environment, but is super tough on the dirt and grime that drives you crazy. Hard water stains, calcium deposits, soap scum and more can be easily cleaned with Scum Off. You don&#8217;t have to worry about damage to your skin, your lungs, or any bathroom surface you use it on. It will never harm anything, but it will allow you to clean your tub or shower with less effort, and barely any scrubbing.</p>
<p>Thats right. When you clean with <a href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/scum_off.html">Scum Off</a>, it does all of the hard work for you. It doesn&#8217;t work by utilizing harsh chemicals or bleach, and you don&#8217;t have to scrub and scrub to get great results. This cleaner is an all natural enzyme cleaner. It will break apart the toughest build-up and float it off the surface so it is easy to remove. The most important step when using this cleaner is to let it sit for several minutes. This allows the Scum Off the time it needs to work. It will break apart all of the dirt and grime caking your tub, so all you have to do is wipe and rinse clean after about 20 minutes or so. There is no hard work necessary, and you don&#8217;t have to worry about the kids walking in, the dog licking the tub, or any dangerous fumes in your bathroom. As you use this cleaner it will begin to remove the layers of residue, and dirt left behind by traditional cleanings so your job will be easier and easier every time. Once all of the old residue is gone your job will be quick and simple, and it will only take a handful of minutes to get your tub or shower completely clean.</p>
<p>Scum off is a plant based cleaner that actually works. There are many other products that claim similar ingredients and similar results, but if you have tried any of those, then you know that most of them just don&#8217;t work. Scum Off is different. It is backed by a 100% money back guarantee so you can be confident when you buy it. It has a clean plesent scent that is not overpowering and it is safe to touch even the most sensitive skin. You can feel good about washing it down the drain because this cleaner is 100% biodegradable and will not negatively effect the environment.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/scum_off.html">Scum Off </a>is so easy to use, and has so many benefits over both traditional bathroom cleaners and other natural ones. It works better than almost every other option available and it does it with safe ingredients. It is incredibly easy to use and will actually make the annoying chore of cleaning the tub a much easier and less stressful endeavor. Say goodbye to sticky residues that just attract more dirt faster, and forget about stinky toxic gasses. Try a natural alternative that actually produces good results and doesn&#8217;t require extra steps or more effort. Try Scum Off Today!</p>
<p>HOW TO USE IT:</p>
<p>Cleaning your bathtub or shower with Scum Off is easy. Simply wet down the whole area with warm water. After that squirt on some Scum Off and work it around with a non-abrasive scrub sponge. The next step is to let the cleaner sit there for about 20 minutes. This step does all the work and loosens all of that dirty build-up. Once it has sat, simply rinse and wipe clean with you sponge. You will be left with a super clean surface and absolutely no residue.</p>
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		<title>The Ultimate Crumb Sweeper</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:13:42 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Messes come in all shapes and sizes, and sometimes you have a little job that calls for a smaller tool. You don&#8217;t always want to pull out a huge vacuum cleaner in order to sweep up a handful of crumbs. This is a real pain and can lead to putting off the whole chore because it seems like too big of a deal. That is why it is so handy to have a smaller cleaning tool available for all of those little messes that occur. Whether you are cleaning you car seats, removing dirt and crumbs from a counter top, sweeping off a tablecloth, or just cleaning your furniture, a small sweeper can often be the perfect tool. Our <a href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/fluppi.html">Fluppi Handy Sweeper</a> is the perfect tool to use in these instances. It is able to quickly and efficiently remove dirt, crumbs and small debris from virtually any surface. You are able to quickly clean up small messes and be done with them in less time than it would take to pull out that large clunky vacuum and set it up.</p>
<p>HOW TO USE IT:</p>
<p>Simply roll the sweeper over your mess and the little chunks are automatically picked up and stowed inside the tool. Our Handy Sweeper features a roller on the bottom side that is covered with nylon bristles. As you push and pull this sweeper over your mess, all of the little pieces will be brushed up and locked in. It only takes a single pass to clean virtually any surface. This great sweeper features a clear case on one side and a color on the other. This way you can see the stuff you are sweeping up, and you will know right away when it is full. The wide body of this tool makes it comfortable to hold and increases it&#8217;s capacity so it can really hold a large load of dirt for such a small tool. Once the <a href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/fluppi.html">Handy Sweeper</a> is full of dirt and crumbs, simply pop it apart to empty it in the trash. Thanks to the great design and materials, you can even wash the whole thing if it gets too dirty. Hand wash with soap and water or place in the dishwasher on the top rack for cleaning.</p>
<p>Our Handy Sweeper is incredibly durable, lightweight, never needs batteries, and is designed to last a lifetime. You will love how easy it is to use, and how convenient it will be. This is the perfect little tool to use for all sorts of chores. It is such a quick cleaning solution you will wonder how you ever got along without it. Use it in the living room to pick up dog hair and cookie crumbs off your couch. Take it out in the garage to pick up spilled nuts and bolts. It works great for detailing the inside of your vehicle too. Use it on your seats to clean them quickly and efficiently. It even works great for your entry way to quickly sweep up tracked in gravel and dirt. Like to eat in bed? well then this little crumb sweeper will be your new best friend. Any stray pieces that get dropped can be quickly collected with little effort.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/fluppi.html">Fluppi Handy Sweeper</a> is so small, portable, and convenient that it makes the perfect travel companion. Take one with you anywhere and be ready to quickly and easily clean up most debris from all fabric surfaces. Just run it over the surface to be cleaned and the Fluppi Handy Sweeper picks the mess up. It works in both directions, so you can clean any mess in half the time. This amazing tool has proven indispensable for the car, home or office. It has been used by restaurants to speed up table clean up, by pool halls to care for billiard tables, by homeowners for quick carpet and furniture clean ups, and by car, boat, and RV owners for a take-anywhere clean up tool. It makes a wonderful gift for a new home owner or your favorite traveler. Once you own one, you will find and endless number of ways to use it. It is the fast and easy way to tackle all of those smaller sized messes around your home, office, garage and vehicle.</p>
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		<title>The Perfect Mop For Hardwood Floors</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:16:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You don&#8217;t just want to use any old mop to clean your hardwood floors. There are many types of mops, and methods of cleaning that can actually be harmful to wood. When repeated over time, these techniques and tools will actually cause damage to your floors, decrease the lifetime, and even cause them to look [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/microfiber_mops.htm"><img class="alignleft" title="18 microfiber mop" src="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/_images/microfiber_mop-s.jpg" alt="" width="144" height="216" /></a></strong>You don&#8217;t just want to use any old mop to clean your hardwood floors. There are many types of mops, and methods of cleaning that can actually be harmful to wood. When repeated over time, these techniques and tools will actually cause damage to your floors, decrease the lifetime, and even cause them to look bad. You will want to take special care when cleaning wood floors to ensure that they look nice and last for a long time. One of the most important choices you will make is the kind of mop you use.</p>
<p>A lot of folks think that maintaining hardwood is a real pain, but it can actually be quite easy if you go about it in the right way. The part that is a pain is the risk of damage. You never want to use too much water on wood floors, and many mops are designed to be used with ample water that results in puddling on the floor. This can lead to damage over time because even the best sealed floors are susceptible to damage by moisture. Certain cleaning solutions will also contain harsh chemicals and other ingredients that are not good for your floors either. These cleaners can destroy the finish on your floors and even damage the wood itself. You always have to be careful that you are using the right kind of cleaner and the right amount. The easiest way to prevent damage to hardwood floors when cleaning them is to eliminate the harsh cleansers, and reduce the amount of liquid applied to the floor. This is why a microfiber mop is the perfect type of mop to use on wood floors.</p>
<p>A microfiber mop uses very little water and does not require any additional cleansers to get your floors clean. Just get the reusable pad damp and glide the mop across your floors to get them super clean in a hurry. You will be removing 99% of all dirt, dust, germs and grime from your floors with only a tiny bit of water as the detergent. You will be using so little water that your floors will be dry seconds after you get them clean. This means no streaking, no additional drying, and absolutely no damage to your beautiful hardwood floors.</p>
<p>Once mopping is complete simply remove the pad and throw it in the laundry. Our microfiber mop pads are totally reusable and can be washed hundreds of times before they need to be replaced. The advanced microfiber material these pads are made of is what makes the mop so great. The advanced material will glide effortlessly across your floor and the teeny tiny fibers will skim the surface to remove all of the dirty build-up. Microfiber has the unique ability to clean and polish at the same time, so your floors will look better than ever in very little time. A single cleaning with one of our microfiber mops will thoroughly clean the surface, and leave floors naturally polished.</p>
<p>If you have never used a microfiber mop, then you will be amazed at just how well they clean along with how ridiculously easy they are to use. The chore of mopping is transformed from a dreaded chore into a quick and simple task. There is no prep work of preparing buckets or filling sinks, and you will never have to go over your floor more than once or spend any time drying after you should already be finished. You will be able to get your floors cleaner in less time with a microfiber mop, and you will also save money as you use it. Microfiber mops are totally eco friendly and don&#8217;t leave any sort of residue or film on your floors. You can feel good about kids and pets getting close to the floor, and there wont be any sticky layer that only attracts more dirt quicker.</p>
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This mop comes as a set with four pads included. There are three different types of pads, so you will have one for every type of floor cleaning you might be doing. It features a smaller head, that some people find more suited to household use. The high quality pads make cleaning easy, and the advanced pivoting head ensures that no surface is out of reach. In the package, you get a dusting pad, a chenille pad, and two multipurpose pads because most customers will use that one more often.</p>
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</strong>This mop only comes with a single pad, but it features a larger head. The 18&#8243; width means you can clean more surface area in less time, but it may be too large for some people&#8217;s homes. This one comes with a single multipurpose pad that can be used wet or dry for cleaning any type of hard floor. Use it dry for dusting and light sweeping, or get it wet to deep clean those floors. It also features a swivel head and high quality microfiber pads.</p>
<p>Whichever <a title="mops" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/microfiber_mop.html">mop</a> you choose, you are sure to have a quick and easy way to get those hardwood floors incredibly clean in very little time. You will be able to &#8220;go green&#8221; with a high quality tool that actually works. Pretty much anyone that uses one of these mops would never want to use anything else. Try for yourself and you will see just how easy it can be to clean hard wood floors.</p>
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<p>Many of us enjoy a nice hot cup of coffee first thing in the morning. It is a great way to start the day, and you can&#8217;t really beat a piping cup of morning joe. Unfortunately, coffee can also be a real mess maker too. We have all done it. You are walking around all groggy, at the crack of dawn, with your eyes half open only to trip over the dog&#8217;s toy and spill that fresh cup of coffee right on the carpet. Sometimes we get lucky and it is just a few drops, but other times the whole cup flips out of your hand only to dump the entire contents on the floor. We all know how dark and stainy coffee can be, so this is one of those common messes that looks tough, and most people have trouble cleaning. The nice thing about it though, is that coffee stains just look bad, and if you have the right stuff, and follow the correct procedure, it can be quite easy to completely remove any signs of coffee from your once nice-looking carpet. It doesn&#8217;t matter if it is a fresh spill, or one that has been set it or even attempted clean with another product. You will just use a slightly different method depending upon the age and quantity of the spill.</p>
<p>The first thing you will want to determine is the size and severity of your spill. Once you have adequately scoped the situation, you can gather your arsenal. For a small stain, you will only need two things, some <a title="quick'n brite" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/quicknbrite.htm">Quick n Brite</a> and a terry cloth towel. If your about to tackle a larger spill, then you will also want to have a <a title="shammy" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/super_shammies.htm">Super Shammy</a> on hand.</p>
<p><strong>SMALL SPILL</strong><br />
If there are only a few drops of coffee on your carpet after your clumsy morning episode then consider yourself lucky. This will be a quick and easy mess to clean up. Grab your terry cloth towel and gently blot the coffee to remove any excess that has not yet soaked into the carpet. This step will make your job a little bit faster and easier. You are welcome to skip it if you like punishment. After you have blotted up any stray liquid, then it is time to get out the <a title="quick'n brite" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/quicknbrite.htm">Quick n Brite</a>. You can use a heavy solution spray, or either the liquid or paste full strength on this type of mess. Heavy solution in a quart spray bottle is the easiest, so that is what we recommend. Simply spray the cleaner generously onto the affected area. Once on their, work it in just a bit with your fingers or some sort of brush. After that, just let it sit for a minute, and then come back with your terry cloth towel. This time you will not be gentle. Use the towel to buff the stain out. You will see right away that the coffee is lifted out of your carpet, and transferred to the towel you are using. After just a single application most will be left with a ridiculously clean carpet with absolutely no trace of coffee. In some rare instances, or for a tougher or darker stain, you may need to re-apply by repeating the steps.</p>
<p>Quick n Brite works amazingly well, and it is safe to use on any carpet, Unlike many carpet cleaners offered in stores, this one does not work by using bleach or any other harsh chemical. You never run the risk of making a bigger mess or flat out ruining your carpet when you use Quick n Brite. It is hard to believe, but this little known cleaner will actually make this and hundreds of other cleaning jobs easier and quicker to accomplish. Buy it for that wicked coffee stain, and then use it over and over again on the many other things it is good at.</p>
<p><strong>LARGE SPILL</strong><br />
If you are extra clumsy, and were not able to stop the cup from tipping, then you probably have a much larger spill to clean up. If it is a fresh stain, then you will want to get a <a title="shammy" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/super_shammies.htm">Shammy</a> right away. The quicker you get at the spill with your Shammy, the smaller the rest of your job will be. Place the Shammy over the spill and press down to absorb the coffee. A Super Shammy is like a sponge cloth, so it is super absorbent, but will never drip, so it is ideal for cleaning up spills. It may take more than one shot with the Shammy to get up all of the coffee, so once it is full simply wring it over the sink, rinse it clean, and then go back and do it again. Don&#8217;t worry, because contrary to what you might think, a Shammy is actually more absorbent when slightly wet, so there is no need to get a new one in order to keep soaking up the coffee in your carpet.</p>
<p>Once all of the excess liquid is eliminated, then you can start cleaning the stain. After the initial stage, cleaning a large spill is done in much the same way a small one is. You may want to opt for full strength liquid instead of the spray bottle with diluted cleaner though. This will help to clean it in less steps, since it is a bit stronger. Simply pour the cleaner of the area of your carpet that is currently brown with coffee and work it in. You would want to let it sit for a couple of minutes this time and then you would go in with your towel and buff the area clean. A larger spill may require 2 or three applications in order to completely clean the area, but many will be spotless in just a single application. If the stain was super big, you could also use a steam cleaner to eliminate the stain. Just add liquid Quick n Brite like you would any other carpet cleaning solution, and be amazed at how much better it cleans and how soft and fresh it leaves your carpet.</p>
<p><strong>SET IN STAINS</strong><br />
Set in coffee stains will be harder to remove, but not at all impossible. As a rule of thumb, the quicker you clean it the easier it will be. But when you are using <a title="quick'n brite" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/quicknbrite.htm">Quick n Brite,</a> you can be sure that no coffee stain is too tough, and no shade of carpet is too light. For set in stains, the only difference is that you will probably have to clean the area more than once in order to get it all the way clean. This is not always true, but in general, set in stains take more work than fresh ones.  This is an environmentally friendly cleaning solution that is totally safe around children and pets. It has no harsh chemicals in it and it is 100% biodegradable. Try it for yourself, and discover how easy cleaning can be.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many types of clothing call for hand washing on the tag, but even clothes that do not require it will benefit from hand washing verses using a machine. Your garments will end up lasting longer if they&#8217;re not constantly subjected to the rigors of a washing machine. So wouldn&#8217;t it be nice if it were [...]


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<p>Many types of clothing call for hand washing on the tag, but even clothes that do not require it will benefit from hand washing verses using a machine. Your garments will end up lasting longer if they&#8217;re not constantly subjected to the rigors of a washing machine. So wouldn&#8217;t it be nice if it were actually easy to hand wash clothes. Of course it would be, but most of us avoid it at all costs because it is such a pain. Suggested methods include using the bathtub or a sink, soaking clothes for a long time, using tons of water for rinsing, and spending a whole lot of time in general. The <a title="wonder wash" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/wonderwash.html">Wonder Wash</a> is a device that changes all that. It makes cleaning your hand washables super easy and incredibly quick.</p>
<p>It looks a little like R2D2&#8242;s cousin, but you will be amazed at how well it works and how easy it makes the task of hand washing laundry. In just 2-3 minutes you can have clean clothes, washed by hand thanks to the Wonder Wash. It is a hand crank, portable washer that is good for every type of clothing, but since it is so gentle on your laundry, it is ideally suited for hand wash only garments. There is very little agitation involved, so even the most delicate clothes will be totally safe inside the Wonder Wash. The secret to why it cleans so well is the advanced, pressure lock lid. When you add warm water to the washing drum and seal the unit shut, pressure will start to build. This causes the water and soap to be forced through the fabric in order to eliminate dirt and get your clothes clean in very little time. Because the pressure design is doing most of the work for you, there is much less physical exertion involved when washing clothes with this device. Just a few cranks around on the handle and your washing cycle will be complete. A convenient drain spout is located at the bottom of the unit to make draining it super easy too. After your clothes are clean, simply add clean water to rinse your clothes if desired.</p>
<p>This unit is ideal for anyone that does a lot of hand washing. It will do a better job in less time and with far less effort. It is great for single people, apartment dwellers, traveling, camping, RVing and so much more. The <a title="wonder wash" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/wonderwash.html">Wonder Wash</a> is by far the easiest way to get hand wash only clothing super clean in under 3 minutes.</p>
<p>HOW TO USE IT:<br />
Place clothes(up to 5 lbs.) into the washing  drum. Add water and detergent and then secure the pressure lid. Once the  unit is closed, just crank the handle to wash your laundry. About 2  minutes of rotation is   all that is required for a normal load. You  will want to spin more or less depending on how dirty your clothes are  and how full the load is. Once clean attach the drain spout at the  bottom to let the dirty water out. You can do a rinse cycle next, or  just proceed to remove clothes and dry them. To rinse, just add water to  the drum with no detergent and repeat the steps. Release the pressure  screw to remove your clothing.</p>
<p>DOES IT REALLY WORK?:<br />
Yes. The loads come out exactly as clean as  with a   conventional washing machine. According to a leading university  which   tested the machine, it performs according to claims. It has  also won   many awards at trade shows, with the most prestigious one  being the   silver medal awarded to the portable washing machine at the  IMPEX   Invention Show in the US. The product has been purchased by  several   hundred thousand people since its invention. It has also been  tested and   received many positive, fully independent reviews from  major print   publications.</p>
<p>Not only does this unit make hand washing a super easy task, it is also environmentally friendly when compared to regular hand washing and certainly when compared to machine washing. You will use less water, less detergent, and absolutely no electricity. Simply hang clothes to dry or use an eco-friendly spin dyer to complete your load.</p>
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		<title>Prevent Washing Machine Vibration and Noise</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 21:38:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you have an old washer and dryer, or one of those fancy new versions, chances are that during some portion of the wash cycle, it will shake, vibrate, or just make more noise than you would like. This sort of thing can be amplified if you have a second floor laundry, annoying neighbors below [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/vibe_away.html"><img class="alignleft" title="VibeAway - anti-vibration pads" src="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/_images/vibe_away2.jpg" alt="" width="288" height="354" /></a>Whether you have an old washer and dryer, or one of those fancy new versions, chances are that during some portion of the wash cycle, it will shake, vibrate, or just make more noise than you would like. This sort of thing can be amplified if you have a second floor laundry, annoying neighbors below you, or just a machine that is a bit past its prime. Not only is this noisy movement pretty darn unpleasant to listen to, it is also causing damage to your machine over time, and will shorten it&#8217;s lifespan. In the worst of circumstances, washing machines have been known to walk away on people. This is what happens when the vibration gets so bad that the appliance is able to relocate itself while you are not looking.</p>
<p>There is a very simple way to get rid of the noise, and prevent the shake rattle and roll. <a title="VibeAway anti vibration pads" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/vibe_away.html">VibeAway</a> pads are specifically designed to tackle this problem. They look like hockey pucks, but really just shock absorption pads made from recycled car tires. Simply place the four pads under your washing machine to prevent the transfer of vibrations. This is what causes the noise and makes your machine jump, rock and shake all over. Once you place a VibeAway pad under each foot, you will notice an immediate difference. In the middle of each pad there is a recessed section to make sure that they stay perfectly positioned under the feet of your appliance. The virtually indestructible rubber construction will basically last forever, and does a perfect job of keeping your washer quiet and stationary. Since they are made from recycled material they are also an environmentally friendly product too.</p>
<p>It is quite typical for washing machines and dryers to wobble, shake and  move during regular cycles. Even brand new machines with all of the  bells and whistles will tend to vibrate during the spin cycle at the  very least. This vibration will cause wear on your machine, and the  floor beneath it. It will also create noise that can be heard throughout  your entire house in some cases. These pads will help to eliminate this  type of action, so that you are left with less noise and a better  functioning appliance. The <a title="VibeAway anti vibration pads" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/vibe_away.html">VibeAway</a> pads will protect your floors,  reduce noise and movement, and help to increase the overall life of your  washing machine or dryer. In addition to being made of recycled  content, the pads absorb vibration and allow your washer to run more  efficiently, so every time you use them you are extending the life of  your washer and getting more use out of the resources it took to create  it.</p>
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		<title>A Disposable Kitchen Sink Strainer</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:59:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t you ever wish you could just toss out that nasty strainer sitting in your kitchen sink? They are one of the stinkiest and most germ ridden areas of our homes, but most people find themselves scrubbing and scraping just to get a little more life out of them. We often struggle with stainless mesh [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/strainee_sink.html"><img class="alignleft" title="Disposable SInk Strainer" src="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/_images/strainee_sink1.jpg" alt="" width="288" height="432" /></a>Don&#8217;t you ever wish you could just toss out that nasty strainer sitting in your kitchen sink? They are one of the stinkiest and most germ ridden areas of our homes, but most people find themselves scrubbing and scraping just to get a little more life out of them. We often struggle with stainless mesh or plastic strainers in order to remove food particles, staining and germy bacteria. This makes them nicer to look at, but can be a real pain.  This disgusting job  is all but eliminated when you switch to a <a title="Disposable Sink Strainer" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/strainee_sink.html">Sink Strainee </a>in your drain.</p>
<p>What the heck is a Strainee you might ask. Well&#8230;a Strainee is a ridiculously affordable and totally disposable sink strainer. It works just as well as expensive metal or plastic versions, but has the added benefit of being toss out friendly when it gets yucky. The best part about them though, is that you don&#8217;t have to feel bad about throwing these things away. They are environmentally friendly and 100% biodegradable. This means that they will totally decompose in less than five months of you discarding one. They are made entirely from corn starch, so they won&#8217;t harm animals or any other part of the environment either. Despite being disposable, Sink Strainees are pretty durable and rigid. You can reuse each Strainee for up to 2 months or toss after a single use. They come in a pack of six, and sell for an incredibly low price with free shipping on any quantity, so you can always have another one handy.</p>
<p>Just pop the <a title="Disposable Sink Strainer" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/strainee_sink.html">Strainee</a> in any standard size kitchen sink drain to prevent food and other particles from being washed down the drain. It fits down in the drain securely, and remains in place. The top edge of the Strainee will be flush with the bottom of your sink so even the smallest particles will be collected in the strainer basket. They are safe in hot water, and won&#8217;t dissolve or anything funny like that. You can use them over and over or toss whenever necessary. No more scrubbing dirty old strainers. Just throw it away when it starts to stink, gets stained, or just has a lot of yucky stuff in it. And because there is no impact on the environment, you don&#8217;t have to feel bad about it being disposable either. Try Strainee today and discover the joy of being able to toss out that gross little sink accessory whenever you want.</p>
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		<title>The Cool Tool With the Funny Name</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:04:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Evriholder Products’ new Swooz™ Microfiber Chenille All-Purpose Flexible Cleaner is one cool tool! Whether bending to get into pesky shower stall corners or gently caressing the curves of your prized Prius, Swooz™ is one remarkable, multi-use cleaning tool. The Swooz™ is the newest member in the FuzzyWuzzy™ family of microfiber cleaning tools including Fuzzy Wuzzy™ [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/swooz.html"><img class="alignleft" title="Fuzzy Wuzzy Swooz" src="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/_images/swooz.jpg" alt="" width="288" height="432" /></a>Evriholder Products’ new <a title="Swooz" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/swooz.html">Swooz</a>™ Microfiber Chenille All-Purpose Flexible Cleaner is one cool tool! Whether bending to get into pesky shower stall corners or gently caressing the curves of your prized Prius, Swooz™ is one remarkable, multi-use cleaning tool.</p>
<p>The Swooz™ is the newest member in the FuzzyWuzzy™ family of microfiber cleaning tools including Fuzzy Wuzzy™ Kid’s Chenille Mitt, Fuzzy Wuzzy™ Chenille Duster, and the always popular Original Fuzzy Wuzzy™ microfiber mitts. The Swooz™ joins Evriholder’s outstanding line of household cleaning products including the Slipper Genie™ Family, the Hi-Reach Microfiber Kit and the Scrub N Rub microfiber &amp; lurex scrubbers.</p>
<p>SWOOZ™ IS ITS NAME – CLEANING IS ITS GAME<br />
The <a title="Swooz" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/swooz.html">Swooz</a>™ is truly an all-purpose, flexible cleaning tool that bends and moves to conform to almost any surface shape. From dusting and polishing shelves, wood floors, and crown moldings to hard-to-reach kitchen corners … it even cleans car roofs and bumpers. The Swooz™ is a simply amazing bathtub or shower cleaning tool too! With the flexible, multi-directional, triangular shaped cleaning head, previously difficult-to-reach corners come clean in a jiff!</p>
<p>The Swooz™’s cleaning head is constructed of a rubber gasket which gives it the ability to bend and shape itself for maximum versatility. For even the most difficult of angles, the Swooz™ reduces the need for multiple tools for many cleaning chores around the house, garage, or office. As a member of Evriholder’s Fuzzy Wuzzy™ family – the Swooz™’s chenille microfiber cleaning head pad can be removed, washed and air dried so you can have a clean head every time. In addition, the Swooz™ can be used wet to wash, clean, and scrub with or without soap. And, it is a whiz at dry dusting and polishing multiple surfaces without chemicals. With a 5 foot telescoping silver metal pole that folds down for storage to just 3 feet, and cool head colors of Bright Green, Hot Pink and Brilliant Blue; the Swooz™ is also a smart buy.</p>
<p>Value is it’s middle name. The Swooz™ can be used again and again. Its washable cleaning head  is very cost-effective versus buying and using disposable cleaning products with pads which must be thrown away after<br />
each use. The Swooz™ is an excellent value and investment that pays for itself time and again. The Swooz™ was designed to give the consumer maximum cleaning power and function.  The head literally bends to the shape you are cleaning, giving great leverage and the ability to reach in and over the surface area you desire to clean. The<br />
chenille microfiber is machine washable and so one effective cleaner can be used for the bathtub on one occasion, then washed and used to clean crown moldings on another occasion. It is far more versatile than traditional flat head cleaners that can’t get into and around corners the way this cleaner does.</p>
<p>THE FACTS</p>
<ul>
<li> The Swooz™ cleaning head is constructed of a rubber gasket enabling it to bend and shape itself for maximum versatility even at previously difficult angles for complete surface cleaning</li>
<li> Can be used on wet or dry surfaces</li>
<li> Cleaning pad is constructed of microfiber chenille which attracts dust and dirt making it very effective and efficient for cleaning multiple surfaces including glass, wood, tile – even cars and windows</li>
<li> Microfiber head  is removable for washing – it’s clean and brand new every time.</li>
<li> Cleaning head  is washable in cold or lukewarm water, air dry</li>
<li> 5 foot telescoping silver metal pole folds down for storage to 3 feet</li>
<li> Excellent value  &#8211; reusable over and over unlike disposable cloths or polishers</li>
<li> Environmentally friendly – washable, reusable with no additional cleaning chemicals necessary</li>
<li> Fabulous  colors – Bright Green, Hot Pink and Brilliant Blue</li>
</ul>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/littlehusks_set.html"><img class="alignleft" title="Little Husks Tableware Set" src="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/_images/littlehusk_set.jpg" alt="" width="288" height="249" /></a>This amazing line of dishes looks and feels just like plastic, but it is actually totally different. They are safer for people, and much better for the environment than traditional petroleum based plastics.  They were given the name Little Husks because  they are made out of rice husks. What is a rice husk? you might ask. Well&#8230; That is the part of the rice left over after it has been harvested. It is not the part we eat, but the portion that is usually burned in a huge pile in order to get rid of it. The Little Husks Tableware line utilizes this food byproduct by turning it into incredibly functional dishes for kids. The Little Husks line ends up being incredibly durable, but totally biodegradable at the same time.</p>
<p>You get all of the benefits of plastic without the drawbacks. These dishes are very durable and resistant to breaking. They are also totally dishwasher safe and microwavable. They are actually more heat resistant than most regular plastic dishes for kids. They are tested safe, and contain no toxic chemicals. Guaranteed to be BPA free, PVC free and Phthalate free. They have a nice natural brown color that lets you know that they haven&#8217;t been dyed, painted or altered in any way. This feature also helps to keep kids attention focused on the task at hand; eating. The <a title="tableware set" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/littlehusks_set.html">Little Husks dishes</a> will last for years, but when thrown away or introduced to the right environment, they become 100% biodegradable. That&#8217;s right. They will totally break down to leave nothing when you finally discard them.</p>
<p>We carry a full line of these dishes at simplygoodstuff.com. There is a dinner plate, a pasta plate, a soup bowl, utensils and a cup. Basically every type of dish you need to feed your child. At an incredibly affordable price tag, these dishes are a great alternative to plastic, and far more practical than traditional alternatives like wood, metal and ceramic. Discover an eco friendly way to feed your children. Stop worrying about dangerous chemicals or feeding kids on tableware that is hard to care for. The Little Husks line is incredibly practical, totally safe, and very easy on the earth.</p>
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		<title>Dry Erase Marker on a Wood Chair</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[You know how it happens&#8230;Your two-year-old is coloring quietly and you are thinking to yourself what a great job he is doing. You look away for a second or three to do something else only to turn your attention back and find that he has switched from drawing on the large white board he is [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/quicknbrite.htm"><img class="alignleft" title="Dry Erase Marker Mess" src="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/_images/dryerase_onchair.jpg" alt="" width="216" height="492" /></a>You know how it happens&#8230;Your two-year-old is coloring quietly and you are thinking to yourself what a great job he is doing. You look away for a second or three to do something else only to turn your attention back and find that he has switched from drawing on the large white board he is allowed to use, to destroying the nice wood chair sitting next to it. Dry erase marker wipes nicely from those white boards, but if it gets anywhere else it can be a real pain to remove. It becomes even harder when it is on a surface like wood because you are left questioning the correct method and cleaner to use. Do you use the cleaner that you know will work on the marker only to damage the chair, or do you use something safe for the chair only to have the stain sit there and laugh at you? This can be a tough decision to make and most people will choose the wrong thing or go through extensive effort to remove a mark like this.</p>
<p>In the picture above we have shown in three easy steps how a mess like this can be cleaned easily. It could be on a chair like it is here, but this same technique would also work for dry erase marker on a door, on a dresser, on carpeting and more. It is also a safe and effective method for removing dry erase marker from children&#8217;s skin and clothing too. Sure it would be easier to just let them color with crayons, but what fun is that. Kids love to draw with markers, and when you no longer have to worry about cleaning it off of unauthorized surfaces it is not such a big deal anymore.</p>
<p>The cleaner that was used to eliminate this mess was <a title="quick'n brite" href="http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/quicknbrite.htm">Quick&#8217;n Brite</a>. It is an all natural cleaner that is extremely effective, yet totally safe at the same time. We had a quart spray bottle with just 3 tablespoons of the cleaner and the rest water. This is just pennies worth of the cleaner, so it is also a very economical solution too.</p>
<p>Simply spray this all purpose spray onto the chair or other surface effected and let it sit for like 30 seconds. Once it is allowed to sit, take a clean paper towel or terry cloth towel and wipe the area clean. If it is a darker color, or slightly more force was used to put it there, you may need a second application to completely remove it. Quick&#8217;n Brite is an enzyme cleaner, so once you spray it on, it begins to break apart the marker and lift it off the surface. This makes scrubbing unnecessary, and allows you to easily remove the stain. It would work the same on any other hard surfaces like doors, walls, dressers, tables and more. If the dry erase marker was on carpet, it will take slightly more effort. You will need more cleaner and it will need to be worked into the carpet fibers a bit using your hand or a brush or something. Let it sit there slightly longer too. On this type of surface, the paste version, full strength, may give better results if the all purpose spray is not achieving desired results. The paste can be used on any surface where the staining is more severe or being stubborn.</p>
<p>PLEASE NOTE: This will not work for permanent inks or dyes like those thick black magic markers. It will work on dry erase marker, ball point pen ink, finger paints, colored pencil, crayons, water colors, acrylics, pastels and more.</p>
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