It's Thursday. Do you know what is growing behind that curtain?????

Is it Thursday already???????  For those of you know me, you know that I don't mind to clean.  I find it calming.  However, I despise any type of Power Cleaning, Spring Cleaning, Holiday Cleaning, Unexpected Guest Cleaning, Last Minute Dinner Party Cleaning, After Cooking Cleaning and Craftermath Cleaning.  Hmm....I think I just ruled out all types of cleaning.

OH YES....back to Thursday!

Let's talk SHOWERS and TUBS!  If you have any type of dwelling, you most likely have a shower or tub, and most likely use a Shower Curtain and Liner.

Showers are damp, warm places which is the perfect environment for mold and mildew to cultivate!  Not to mention, they are situated among bacteria, hard water, body oils, soap scum, and possibly pet dander.

To make you feel better, mold and mildew are not indicative of a dirty shower.  However, they do not make for a clean looking shower when your in-laws take a peek behind that curtain.

Here are a few steps to curtail the grunge from the shower curtains, liners and tub mats.

Things you will need: 

1. Laundry detergent
2. 1 cup of baking soda
3. Washing machine
4.  2-3 towels (ideally light coloured or white).
5. Optional: 10 drops of tea tree oil (which can kill mold and mildew).

What to Do:

1. Carefully remove the plastic shower curtains from hooks and peel up shower mat, take them to your washing machine (pretty easy so far).
2. Place them in your washing machine, along with the 2 towels.  Add regular detergent and a cup of baking soda and tea tree oil (optional).  The towels will act as a buffer between the washing machine and the delicate plastic curtain.  They also help with scrubbing away the dirt and mildew during the washing process.  Baking soda works as a mild abrasive that will further scrub away the moldy grunge.
3. Wash on the gentle cycle
4. Re-hang the plastic shower curtain to air dry, and hang the shower mat to allow all the water to dry off.  The towels can go in the dryer.

Yes, it is probably easier to head over to the store and pick up a new liner.  I get it!  However, this is meant to be a simple Reuse, Reduce and Recycle project.

Still plan on chucking that shower liner for a new one??  Check out Curbly and their 12 Uses for Shower Curtain/Liners.  http://www.curbly.com/users/diy-maven/posts/8787-12-new-uses-for-shower-curtains-liners


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Tip of the Day: Use your Fabulously Clever made Dry Erase or Chalkboard picture frame in the kitchen to keep track of what you need and where you buy it along with any stops for bank, bills or whatnots. On Weds, you can make a quick travel map/schedule of where you need to go. I always suggest going to the furthest place first, and working your way towards your home.

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Dry Erase Message Center

Here is a quick picture of my Picture Frame Dry Erase Board that I keep in the kitchen. I write down whatever item I am out of or running low on and the store I purchase it from. I compile my list on Tuesday night and head out on Wednesday to shop. Also, works great for leaving messages/reminders to family members!

To make your own board you will need the following supplies:

1 Picture Frame.  I used a 11x 13.
Burlap, Fabric, or Scrapbook Paper to fit inside the picture frame cut to size of your frame
Embellishments for your frame.  I used silverware I found at a thrift store.  You could use just about anything or go minimalist and leave your frame plain.
Glue if you are attaching embellishments.  I used E600 glue to hold down my heavier silverware.
Tape or regular glue to tack down your background.
Dry Erase Markers

This project only took a matter of minutes to make!
I applied my silverware using a smoosh of E600 glue at each end of the flatware piece.  For the fork and spoon, apply glue at the underside of the fork tong and base of the spoon. Basically, the area that would lie flat if placed on a table.
While my silverware dried, I pulled out the backing of the picture frame and cut my burlap to size.  Tacked it down with a little double sided sticky tape, and slid it back into the frame.  

All done! Don't you feel highly accomplished and super crafty now??  I know I was beaming from ear to ear when this was done.  Felt like I finished the Mona Lisa.  Okay, who am I kidding?  I'm crafty....not an artist!!

Crafty Tip:  Buy a bunch of 4 x 6 frames from the thrift store or the dollar store.  Use light colored holiday scrapbook paper to fit frame backing.  Write the name of each dish, cheese, wine, whatnot and place near each item on your holiday buffet or table!!

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