http://www.felsnaptha.com/
OMG OMG!!! I love this soap. It takes out cooking oil from your clothes. IT is just awesome. You wet the spot that has that horrible stain - that you created because you came home from work & started cooking ASAP and didn't change your shirt because you were on a quest to feed your family. Note to me - change your dang shirt. DUH!!! So after throwing away or donating those numerous shirts - you can now eradicate that nasty spot from your current lovely T's. Ok, so like I was saying - just wet the area on your shirt & wet a portion of the soap & rub rub rub it into your shirt. Put the soap aside & now just rub the treated area together using your hands. Wash as normal. I normally do not throw the shirts (yes, I mean multiples - remember the duh moment - it takes me awhile to catch on sometimes) in the dryer until I see that the spots have disappeared. I then do a happy dance because it works EVERYTIME, even with shirts that have previously been thrown in the dryer.
I was reading that it is also good to use for removing poison ivy resin from your clothes. That is good to know because my husband always comes across poison ivy in the yard.
The soap is under $2 bucks, go & give it a try. You can't beat that price. Now you found a good savior for your clothes. Let me know how it works out for ya.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Top 40 iPhone Apps
I thought this article was interesting. The ones that I highlighted in purple or fuchsia are the ones that I have & like. The one in blue is questionable w/their EULA. The ones that are highlighted yellow - I have, but I haven't tried them out yet.
The Top 40 Free iPhone Apps 2010
ARTICLE DATE: 07.14.10
ARTICLE DATE: 07.14.10
We gathered our 40 favorite free apps from Apple's App Store to help make your iPhone and iPod touch shine.
Thanks to the Apple iPhone 4 , it seems as if the iPhone and its iOS-powered compatriots, the iPad and iPod touch , will continue to set the standard for a great third-party app ecosystem for some time. Apple's App Store hosts a range of terrific, powerful apps that consumers are willing to shell out millions of dollars to acquire.
The iTunes App Store now carries more than 225,000 apps, with an average app price of $2.80, according to148apps.biz. But with the economy still in a giant lull, justifying a few pricey app purchases might be hard to do. That's where the beauty of free apps comes in. We've handpicked 40 of our favorite free apps that add value to your phone. Whether it's an original game, an e-book reader, a photo editor, or a shopping assistant, at least a few of these apps will appeal to just about every iPhone owner.
A list of 40 apps only scratches the surface of what's available in the iTunes store, of course, and we imagine that you have your own picks for great apps as well. Please suggest more apps in the Comments section below!
Note: This list focuses on free apps for the iPhone and iPod touch. All of these apps will work on the iPad, but not terribly well unless they have been optimized. For a list of great iPad apps, read our 25 Best iPad Apps story.
1. Apple iBooks 1.1
Apple Inc., www.apple.com
Apple's iBooks isn't just an e-book reader; it's also an excellent PDF reader. The app uses an attractive bookshelf metaphor to arrange your virtual books and PDFs, and Apple makes quite a few older books available for free through its online store. As with many Apple apps, iBooks becomes more useful if you have more Apple devices; you can sync your bookmarks and notations with your iPhones, iPod Touch, and iPad.
2. AT&T myWireless 1.3.2
AT&T Services Inc., www.att.com
AT&T's myWireless app tells you if you're coming close to your monthly 200MB or 2GB data limit, how many minutes you've used, and when your next bill is due. It also allows you to upgrade your plan if you're using your iPhone much more than you expected. Checking this app periodically is the best way to protect yourself from unexpected AT&T charges.
3. Bing 1.2
Microsoft Corp., www.bing.com
On the desktop I prefer Google, but on the iPhone I prefer Bing. Why? Because Bing offers more than just simple search. This app provides a scrolling photo search, voice search, and local shopping searches; it even has a bar code scanner to look up prices on goods in stores. The Social tool lets you connect to Facebook and Twitter and search your results from friends. Search engines might be a matter of preference but Bing actually makes search look fun.
4. CNBC Real-Time 1.3
NBC Universal Inc., www.cnbc.com
One of the best business news sites has one of the best free business apps on the iPhone. CNBC's app starts with business news alerts, but we really like it because of its detailed stock portfolio tracker. Plus, we dig its well-rendered graphics.
5. Cube Runner 1.5
Andy Qua, andyqua.co.uk/CubeRunner/Welcome.html
This diabolically simple and addictive game lets you control an arrow that flies through rows of digital cubes. The point of the game is to avoid the cubes and fly for as long as you can. In the background, fun electronic music jams along as you pilot your arrow. Sure, the graphics look like a 1983-era arcade game, but that's what you get for zero dollars, and some older iPhone users might enjoy the resemblance to the Atari games of yesteryear. Another decent free game in a similar vein is Alpha Runner.
6. Dragon Dictation 1.3.4
Nuance Communications, Inc., www.nuance.com
Ever wanted to dictate a long series of notes and then e-mail or text them? Dragon Dictation can do that for you. Just load up the app, tap the red button, and dictate for a one minute at a time. One downside: Some users have complained that Nuance goes through your contacts to ensure accuracy when you speak names. It's a breach of privacy, but is it any worse than Facebook? Probably not. And we'd rather have the names spelled correctly.
7. Dropbox 1.2.2
Evenflow, Inc., www.dropbox.com
I assume you have a lot of gadgets and computers. Dropbox lets you access your personal files on any of them. Dropbox gives you 2GB of file storage that can be accessed from any computer. On iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad, the app allows you to view documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and some videos and photos that you've put into your personal file space. Occasionally, we've seen some instances where it simply won't work, but it's useful enough that we're willing to overlook a few glitches.
8. eBay Mobile 1.7.0
eBay Inc., www.ebay.com
Have you been losing eBay auctions because you weren't in front of your PC? Pick up eBay Mobile, and you'll be able to swoop in at the last second from anywhere with an Internet connection. The app lets users search, bid on items, update their info, check bids on items being sold, and much more. Power sellers and frequent bidders should consider this an essential tool for keeping up with auctions.
9. eBuddy Messenger 3.6.0
eBuddy B.V., www.ebuddy.com
Instant messaging may not have the buzz of Twitter and Facebook, but many people (and businesses) rely on it. Nowadays, people use many instant-messaging clients, so it's important to have a multiplatform solution. eBuddy is the best free app we've found on the iPhone. It lets you log in to multiple services at once, including AIM, Yahoo, Facebook, Google Talk, ICQ, MySpace, and MSN. It will push you notification of new instant messages even when it isn't running, and you can tell it to log out automatically after a set period of time.
10. Epicurious Recipes & Shopping List 2.1
Condé Nast, www.epicurious.com
If you're a foodie, you probably know about Epicurious and its more than 100,000 recipes. The site's iPhone app lets you turn your favorite recipes into a shopping list that you check off. If you miss flipping through food-stained pages, you can turn your favorite recipes into a paginated cookbook. There are a few ads here that can be annoying, but we're willing to put up with them for a free app. Epicurious is also a very good iPad app.
11. ESPN ScoreCenter 1.5.3
ESPN Inc.,www.espn.go.com
Sports fanatics with iPhones should download ESPN Scorecenter. It allows you to keep track of your favorite sports teams on a single page, read the latest analyses from ESPN, and provides push notifications when games start or teams score. Sportacular is also a smart sports app with similar score-tracking abilities, but we think ESPN's design is a little cleaner.
12. Evernote 3.3.5
Evernote Corporation, www.evernote.com
If you've got a memory that's more emu than elephant, then Evernote can help you out. The app provides you with several ways to keep notes—including text, voice, and photos—and it gives you a way to access them from any desktop or phone with Evernote's software. The simple interface makes it easy to write down important to-dos, locations, phone numbers, or just about anything you might need to reference at any time.
13. Facebook 3.1.4
Facebook, www.facebook.com
If you're an active social networker, you're probably on Facebook. And if you have an iPhone as well, there's no reason you shouldn't be using this well-designed app. The home screen is a 3-by-3 grid that gives you access to almost everything Facebook has to offer. The app also integrates with the iPhone's own features well, allowing you to call or text any friend who has publicly posted their number. This is a must-have app for iPhone users on Facebook.
14. Fandango 3.2.2
Fandango, www.fandango.com
Looking for movie times on the go? Fandango is your friend. It can show you movie times, help you buy tickets, and show you user reviews of the latest blockbusters and indie flicks. Since some theaters sell tickets through competitor Moviefone, you should also download Moviefone's app if you want to be able to buy tickets anywhere you go.
15. Flashlight. 2.1.1
John Haney Software, www.johnhaney.com/software
As simple (or dumb) as it sounds, having a flashlight app on your iPhone or iPod touch is never a bad thing. Turn up the
16. Foursquare 1.9.0
Foursquare, foursquare.com
Any modern social networker with an iPhone should be on Foursquare. It's a hip, fun app where you check in to places you go physically and earn badges when you accomplish various things. It sounds a bit silly (and maybe it is), but there are rewards—being the person who checks in the most (called the "mayor") at a restaurant can earn you a free meal, drink, or dessert.
17. Google Earth 3.0.0
Google, earth.google.com
Google Maps is fine and dandy, but Google Earth ups the ante and takes you to wherever you want in the world. You can digitally climb mountains, browse geo-tagged photos all over the word, check out city info with Google Local Search, and search in many languages. The latest version of Google Earth for iPhone includes road layers and native support for the iPad (which makes the app even cooler).
18. Groupon 1.1.0
Groupon, www.groupon.com
Groupon offers decent-to-great coupons on stuff to do, see, eat, and buy in 65 cities. There's one deal a day and if not enough people sign up, the deal is cancelled (hence the name Groupon). It's a smart system that makes sure users and businesses alike get something from the deal. It even has a little green cred because with it you no longer have to print out coupons.
19. Kindle 2.1.1
Amazon.com, Inc., www.amazon.com
While Apple's iBooks app might be slightly flashier, Amazon Kindle's library has been around longer, has more titles, and works with more devices. For those who want to read on the cheap, Kindle also has a lot more free books for download. The app allows users to read the beginning of any e-book, making it a good shopping tool.
20. Mint.com Personal Finance 1.3
Mint.com, www.mint.com
Users of Mint.com know the site can help you keep detailed account of your finances. If you are new, just sign up and begin tracking your expenses. The iPhone app extends the experience, so users can keep track of their spending while on the go. Just enter a few data points in the iPhone, and you'll be able to see your spending patterns as an easy-to-read chart. However, if your bank account is anemic, cool-looking animations probably won't make you feel much better about it.
21. NYTimes 2.3.3
The New York Times Company, www.nytimes.com
So you're wondering why a news app would be included in a list of a top apps when you can just go to the Web site? Simple: It allows you to save stories for reading when you don't have an Internet connection. (Thanks AT&T!) Plus, The New York Times has depth of content—even as newspapers across the country are cutting back, the Times still has niche sections like Technology, Health, Books, Travel, Fashion, and Dining.
22. OpenTable 3.0.2
OpenTable, Inc., www.opentable.com
You're out on a date that's going better than expected, but you didn't make dinner reservations. What to do? Time to bust out the OpenTable app for iPhone and make a reservation for a nearby restaurant. OpenTable makes the process so fast and easy that you might be able to do it while your date isn't looking.
23. Opera Mini Web Browser 5.0.2
Opera Software ASA; www.opera.com
Many in the tech community (including us) were surprised when Apple approved Opera Mini for the iPhone. Since the beginning of the App Store, Apple had never approved a real alternative Web browser because it wanted iPhone users to use Safari. However, lousy connections on AT&T prompted Apple to approve Opera Mini, which uses less data and can sometimes eke out a complete Web page when Safari can't. We like Safari better overall, but Opera Mini is good to keep around for the times when your network connection isn't optimal.
24. Pandora Radio 3.1.1
Pandora Media, Inc., www.pandora.com
For most of its existence, Pandora has been a smart, reliable choice for customized streaming radio. Pandora creates custom stations based on artists or songs you like. It uses elements from the song itself and the user's preferences to pick new songs to listen to. You're likely to hear some unfamiliar bands mixed in with a lot of bands you already know and like. Plus, if you use Pandora on your desktop, the iPhone account will sync your thumbs up or down on song selections.
25. Photoshop.com Mobile 1.2.2
Adobe Systems, Inc., www.adobe.com
With the new iPhone 4's 5-megapixel camera and better photo capabilities, there's a good chance more users are going to use the iPhone's camera. Naturally, they will need a photo editor if they want to maximize their photos. Photoshop.com Mobile doesn't do everything, but it does allow you to crop, rotate, change exposure, and apply other effects to your iPhone photos. When you're done editing your photos, you can upload your work to an account on Photoshop.com.
26. Remote 1.3.3
Apple Inc., www.apple.com
Apple's Remote app turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a remote control for music on your computer or Apple TV. While music is playing, album artwork is displayed on your phone and you can even edit playlists. The app only works over your home Wi-Fi connection, so you don't have to worry about anyone else controlling your tunes—except other people in your house, of course.
27. ShopSavvy Barcode Scanner 1.5
Big in Japan, www.biggu.com
Have you ever wanted to do a global price check on item at the store? There's an app for that, and it's called ShopSavvy. All you do is load up the app and then take a photo of any bar code to find out prices from online and local retailers. If you think a product is overpriced, you can simply buy it from someone else. If ShopSavvy doesn't find what you need, check out pic2shop, another accurate barcode scanner.
28. Siri Assistant 1.1.1
Siri, www.siri.com
Siri's smart search app is so compelling that Apple bought the company. Will this app be folded into iOS 5? We're not sure, but downloading it now will let you see what Steve Jobs thinks is worth spending money on. Siri Assistant is a smart search app with learning A.I. built in. As you use Siri, it begins to remember your preferences and locations, which means more accurate search results. The most recent version added the ability to post to Twitter and do math problems. Let's just hope Siri doesn't become Skynet and use the data in its computer systems to take over the world.
29. Skype 2.0.0
Skpye Software S.a.r.l,
While the iPhone version of Skype doesn't yet do video calls (you'll have to stick to FaceTime on the iPhone 4 to do that), it finally does 3G VoIP voice calls, Wi-Fi Skype-to-Skype calls, and paid Skype-to-landline calls. Skype's international rates are much lower than AT&T's, and this app can be a real boon if you use it in a Wi-Fi zone while traveling. Skype promises to run in the background on iOS 4 devices soon, which will make it much easier to receive calls when you aren't expecting them.
30. Slacker Radio 2.1
Slacker, Inc., www.slacker.com
Want to listen to professionally programmed radio stations on your phone? Then meet Slacker, which never slacks in finding you great music. If you enter an artist, it finds similar music you might like and you can ban or like songs to help the system fine-tune your listening experience. Like Pandora, the more you use it, the better the app works.
31. Surfacer 1.0.0
Lexis Numérique, www.lexis-games.com/
Half digital art project, half addictive game, Surfacer takes a very simple concept and makes it an enchanting showcase for arcade-like game design. The game is easy: Cover as much surface as you can with circles without hitting any of the moving balls. As you complete levels, more moving balls are added and it becomes harder to cover the surfaces with the allotted amount of circles. The fuzzy, sparse electronic music in the background works extremely well as a soundtrack.
32. Tap Tap Revenge 3.5
Tapulous, tapulous.com
It might not be the most innovative game, but at this point, Tap Tap Revenge is an undeniable touchstone in the iPhone app canon. For the uninitiated, TTR is a music-based game that has its users tap their fingers along with the beat of popular songs. Think of it as Guitar Hero for Dummies. TTR developer Tapulous has a bright future ahead of it because it was acquired by Disney in early July, so we're hoping to see a lot more add-on packs and music for TTR in the future.
33. TripIt 1.6.1
TripIt, www.tripit.com
Mobile Managing Editor Sascha Segan—who's also a travel writer—never hits the road without loading his information into TripIt. The app helps you keep track of all those annoying little confirmation numbers and flight statuses. It might seem like a simple thing, but when your flight is cancelled, it can save you precious minutes rebooking. On a related note, the similar app TripCaseisn't as good at importing your data, but it's even better than TripIt at giving you updated gate and alternate flight information.
34. Trundle 1.2.1
Mobile Bros LLC, mobile-bros.com/
This frustrating but rewarding platform game will keep you entertained and puzzled for hours. You control a gear (yes, a piece of metal) that's trying to get from one side of a level to another. You move the iPhone side to side to control your gear and tap the screen to jump. It's harder than it sounds, especially once you start having to master the game's smart physics. Plus, the graphics and ambient music are unusually good for a free game.
35. TweetDeck for iPhone 1.3
Iain Dodsworth, www.tweetdeck.com
There is an unending debate about which free iPhone Twitter client is the best. Among TweetDeck, Twitteriffic, Twitter (formally Tweetie), and Echofon, our favorite is TweetDeck. You can sync to your TweetDeck account on the desktop and it has a depth of features (including multiple accounts) that's unmatched by other free clients.
36. The Weather Channel 2.82
The Weather Channel Interactive, www.weather.com
Just like Twitter clients, there are many, many free weather apps for the iPhone. The Weather Channel's iPhone app is our favorite for its rich range of options. It displays current and extended forecasts, maps, severe weather alerts, pollen counts, videos, and more.
37. Wi-Fi Finder 2.0.1
JiWire Inc., www.jiwire.com/iphone
Ever needed to find a good Wi-Fi connection in a hurry because your data plan or AT&T's signal wasn't cutting it? Wi-Fi Finder by JiWire helps you find a good connection nearby. You can download a complete directory of free Wi-Fi spots in the U.S., and it even works without a data connection. The app works best in populated cities, but that's where you're more likely to find free (and paid) Wi-Fi connections.
38. Words With Friends Free 3.0.9
Newtoy, newtoyinc.com/wp/
Digital Scrabble has become a bit of a national pastime, with thousands of people playing on Facebook and the iPhone. Words With Friends is basically a generic version of Scrabble that you play iPhone to iPhone. It has push notifications to see when someone else has played a word, and a very simple interface to keep track of your games. Couple this with the free "Dictionary?" app and you might be unbeatable.
39. Yellow Pages 2.9.3
Avantar LLC, www.avantar.us/
Have you ever used Google Maps to look up an address and then gone to that location only to find the store is closed? It's happened to me, and it's very frustrating. While it isn't the sharpest looking app, the latest version of Yellow Pages can help you solve that problem. Being tied to the extensive (and mostly accurate) Yellow Pages database for business queries means few wrong numbers or addresses. In our tests, we found Yellow Pages to be more accurate and complete than the competing YPMobile app.
40. Yelp 4.3.0
Yelp, Inc., www.yelp.com
Looking for a good new restaurant in your neighborhood? Look no further than Yelp, which has an extensive database of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, movie theaters, and shops. The best part of Yelp is, arguably, the unusually high number of user reviews by average people. Thanks to Yelp's large community, a consensus forms around the best places in each neighborhood, which can help keep you from not-so-great places. Yelp community members can use the iPhone app to write their own review or offer a tip about a venue. The competing Urbanspoon app, which features professional reviews, is also a fun addition if you're a foodie on the lookout for good restaurants.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Nothing like a GNO
The McMommy Chronicles: Suburban Housewife—Girls Night Out
This is so freakin' hilarious. I had to share. Love this blogger.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
This about sums it up for me...
What Obama does best
Published: Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 6:01 a.m.
For 18 months, I have been trying to figure out what Obama does best.
After all, he is the leader of our nation; surely he should have intelligence and an ability to lead; where are those qualities?
But what is he truly good at?
After grimacing through the pathetic Oval Office speech, I came to a few conclusions. Well, for starters, he is the best liar who has ever held the office of president — an accomplishment given the likes of Nixon and Clinton.
He is the best bully and finger pointer that we have ever seen in the White House. He is the best at appointing one useless idiot after another to his administration and cabinet.
He is the best teleprompter reader of all time. He is great at giving the country a daily dose of a lethal economic injection. He also excels in tearing down the proud history of our country by apologizing to everyone for our past behavior.
As I listened to him say that we have run out of places to drill and that is why we drill in 5,000 feet of water, I realized that the speech was a total farce.
We have “run out of places to drill” because environmentalists, their lobbyists and a weak Congress have not allowed us to drill in many land and shallow-water areas that are more easily accessible.
He blatantly lied about that point as well.
While there are still many of you who are waking up each day with the Obama-induced hangover, many of us — thankfully — are not. We want to save our way of life in south Louisiana. We want to save the oil and seafood industries. We want to see our friends in those industries, as well as the related industries, remain employed. We want to save the economy of our region and the country. We want our children and grandchildren to enjoy the wonderful country as we have had the pleasure of doing ... at least prior to Jan. 20, 2009. The Obama worshippers apparently do not want any of the above mentioned things.
Why not consider moving to some “wonderful” place — maybe liberal California — and get out of the way so that the rest of us have a chance to salvage what we have here, despite Obama.
Yes, BP has caused us grief as a result of the disaster.
It just as easily could have been Exxon or Shell.
Maybe at the end of the day, an investigation might implicate another party in addition to BP.
BP is pumping billions into the disaster and has agreed to pay billions more to those financially affected or destroyed because of the disaster.
To think that BP will now put $20 billion into an escrow account to be doled out as some of Obama’s inept cronies determine is ludicrous.
The “conference” with BP was just another stage for Obama and his Chicago thug political mentality.
Obama will eventually force BP into bankruptcy, and those affected may never get compensation for their losses.
I guess Obama will blame that on Bush as well.
This nation is in an economic crisis, and this part of the world is facing an unthinkable crisis.
Obama can yell, point his finger and deliver his “speech” showing zero emotion as he did in his pathetic address.
His credibility, even among many of his previously staunch supporters, is fading fast. History will prove that he is a destructive president, not a constructive president. Pray for God to help this region and this country because Obama and Congress are certainly not.
Tony Bianca
Houma
Talk to Al Jazeera - Charles Bolden
HOW can this be the top 3 things that we ask from NASA? I think it is so wrong - we need to be concentrating on Space Exploration. Wake up people and see what is happening.
Cool make-up
I was looking for something that made my skin less splotchy, and one of my friends told me to try some tinted moisturizer. SO, I went on a quest for it and considering I don't like to shop - my two top places: Target and Wal-Mart. I found it at Wal-Mart for $8 and I LOVE IT!! It is made by Hard Candy and it feels so silky smooth. This product actually makes me feel like wearing make-up everyday. I had to share this magnificent find - now I need to stock up.
I purchased this one, but I haven't tried it out. I was so impressed with the previous purchase, I am sure that this one will work out too.
I will probably try some of their other products. I will let you know how they turn out. Let me know too.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Organizing - Left or Right Brain
Left-Brained vs. Right-Brained
- Right-brain types are visually oriented. They tend to think in images rather than words, focus on the big picture rather than the details, and go through life in a somewhat seat-of-the-pants (a.k.a. scattered) way.
- Left-brainers are those who think in words (attention, list makers!), do a lot of advance planning, and approach challenges in a rational, linear way.
Which Side Do You Think With?
- When I’m finished using an item, I put it away immediately.
- I love being surrounded by vibrant colors.
- Whether I’m looking at a work of art or a room, I tend to prefer symmetrical design.
- I like to move around my furniture a few times a year rather than stick with the same arrangement.
- I’m the go-to party planner for friends and family.
- Keeping current projects where I can see them is a must.
- I love having a designated spot for each item in my closet or drawers.
- On my computer, I often have multiple windows open at once.
- I have a specific morning routine that I always follow to a T.
- When making major purchases, I usually follow my instincts rather than do research.
- I often wear the same jewelry every day.
- If I have to explain directions to someone, I’ll draw her a map instead of telling her verbally.
- When I find a great dish at a restaurant, I order it every time I go there.
- I often drive with the Empty light flashing.
- I always bring a shopping list to the grocery store.
- I have a lot of knickknacks around the house.
- My books and CDs are in order, so I can always find what I’m looking for.
- My desk is filled with piles of papers, sticky notes, and business cards.
- I feel guilty if I don’t follow the rules while playing board games.
- I’m fine with other people making last-minute changes to plans.
Organizing Habits
Right-Brainers
Forget about trying to adhere to strict rules. Your keep-it-neat plan should capitalize on your pull toward the creative and the emotional. Containers you already own and love can be motivating. Investigate your clutter patterns: Do you drop your necklace on the bathroom counter when you’re getting ready for bed? Maybe you need a wall hook by the sink to catch jewelry. If it works for you, it’s correct.
For the full article: Here are my results - I am a combo - 7 odd and 7 even
Dang it! Oh well, I guess I can enjoy the best of both worlds.
I hope you enjoy - let me know the results.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Keep the Ants out....
Taken from Ladies' Home Journal (May 2010):
Things you need -
Caulk
Sponges
Cleaning Spray
Black Pepper
Vinegar
Chalk
Cream of Wheat
DIY Solution: Ants invade because they find food.
So the first step is a thorough cleaning.
Next, caulk visible cracks around kitchen counters and under the sink.
You can use ant baits but why not try some natural deterrents that are likely in your cupboards.
Sprinkle dry Cream of Wheat, indigestible (and lethal)to ants, along the room's perimeter. Use substances ants don't like to cross - chalk, cinnamon and ground pepper are a few - as a barrier to block their main corridors. Or spray full strength vinegar near doors and windowsills. Another popular home remedy: Mix borax, a naturally occurring mineral that's toxic to ants, with a little maple syrup (avoid this method if you have pets or kids). With these techniques you should see a major reduction in 30 days or less depending on the colony size.
I thought these methods were interesting. I will have to try them out.
We have been using Ortho Home Defense and that seems to be working great. I would like to go all natural if possible. The kids are allergic to ant bites. Luckily, we have kept them at bay and they haven't infiltrated our home. But, you know how sneaky they can be. I'll let you know if any of these techniques work.
Things you need -
Caulk
Sponges
Cleaning Spray
Black Pepper
Vinegar
Chalk
Cream of Wheat
DIY Solution: Ants invade because they find food.
So the first step is a thorough cleaning.
Next, caulk visible cracks around kitchen counters and under the sink.
You can use ant baits but why not try some natural deterrents that are likely in your cupboards.
Sprinkle dry Cream of Wheat, indigestible (and lethal)to ants, along the room's perimeter. Use substances ants don't like to cross - chalk, cinnamon and ground pepper are a few - as a barrier to block their main corridors. Or spray full strength vinegar near doors and windowsills. Another popular home remedy: Mix borax, a naturally occurring mineral that's toxic to ants, with a little maple syrup (avoid this method if you have pets or kids). With these techniques you should see a major reduction in 30 days or less depending on the colony size.
I thought these methods were interesting. I will have to try them out.
We have been using Ortho Home Defense and that seems to be working great. I would like to go all natural if possible. The kids are allergic to ant bites. Luckily, we have kept them at bay and they haven't infiltrated our home. But, you know how sneaky they can be. I'll let you know if any of these techniques work.
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