Heloise's baking soda & vinegar drain cleaner
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Is there anything wrong with using vinegar and baking soda?
Comments (3)Even using the same growing medium in both a flood and drain as well as in a drip system, the roots in the drip will get more air/oxygen than in the flood and drain system (assuming the flow rate is equal). While the flood and drain system is flooded (pump on) the roots are completely submerged, and are only getting oxygen from what's in the water (until it drains). In a drip system, there is still generally a lot of air still in the root zone while water drips down through it. But just because you are using the same growing medium in both systems, that dosen't mean that the the moisture retention will be the same in both systems. Two other variables are the amount of growing medium (the overall volume of growing medium). As an example a five gallon bucket filled with growing medium will hold much more moisture than a 3 inch basket filled with the same growing medium, thus the 3 inch basket will need more frequent watering. The other major factor is the size of the plants, a large tomato plant will suck up a lot more moisture, than a small lettuce or strawberry plant will, even if they both have the same volume of growing medium. So the large plant/s will need more frequent watering. My rule of thumb is to try and make things adjustable. That way you can see how the plants respond and adjust to their needs accordingly. One way to adjust water flow is with a ball cock valve, it can be opened or closed according to the water flow needed through it. P.S. One thing that's important with tomato's is even watering. The fruit can tend to crack if the roots are subject to moist then dryer conditions between watering cycles. So you'll want to keep them evenly moist....See MoreWashing dishes with baking soda
Comments (33)A few years back, I was at work putting a name brand dishwashing liquid into the dishwasher and some got on my (new!) pants. Immediately my tan pants bleached white. I was horrified to think that we were using a name brand detergent at home and eating off of dishes with this much bleach (or whatever discolored my pants). I looked into making something more natural and tried the borax mix. But this made my glasses permanently cloudy. I looked on EWG to find the greenest brand for the best price. Turns out, Target's Up & Up got a B rating just like a lot of the green brands. I've been using that since. But now that I look today, it's getting a C rating. Disappointing. Might have to go back to the drawing board......See MoreHow to Use Vinegar and Baking Soda
Comments (16)Chezron thanks for your positive reply. I don't think we need all of the disinfecting either. I read a lot and pay attention to health reports. I even googled health myths. There is so much we pass on to the younger generation that is not true. If you can wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water and disinfect them, you don't need all of the high powered cleaners they push on us for other cleaning. They just end up in our rivers and lakes and our drinking water and empties our purses. The latest thing I read was they do not recommend using Hydrogen Peroxide for cuts any more, it actually slows the healing. I don't get the flu or pneumonia shots, they have aluminum in them. Our doctors nurse doesn't take any preventatives treatments....See MoreUsed baking soda and water for oven cleaning. Bah
Comments (2)The Easy Off Oven Cleaner for Self Cleaning Ovens is very good. The man who installed my oven advised that it was better not to use the self-cleaning option even though it has it. He stated that it is usually only those ovens that are fairly often cleaned by the self-cleaning method that they have repair issues with. Rarely any issues for those who choose not to use the self-cleaning option. And after personally experiencing that with a self-cleaning oven that I did self-clean, I believe him. If others care to that is up to them....See Morejakethewonderdog
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