Cleaning Peppermint
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Help with my peppermint plant!
Comments (15)I return to say thanks to Bejay one more time. My peppermint pot is doing very very well. its growing almost profusely. I guess my plants were too tiny and tender earlier to bear the houston sun, so I moved them to an area which got a little screened sun, and it worked! And all this in a matter of 15-20 days! I am soon going to harvest some leaves for making a cooling and soothing yogurt dish very popular in India, particularly in hot months. Best part is that it can be made in 5 minutes. Works great with bread, pita, tortillas, or rotis. Here are a couple of recipes if anyone is interested: 1. peppermint raita (rye-taa) 1 cup plain (not sweet or flaovred, that is) beaten yogurt 5-6 fresh peppermint (or more if you are big fan like me) or spearmint leaves- washed and mashed in a mortar finely chopped - 1/4 cup each of tomatoes and cucumber and onions(if you like) Salt, pepper and ground cumin to taste Mix all these together in a bowl, and garnish with a sprig of corriander (cilantro). Serve cool with hot chapatis, pita bread or tortillas. 2. peppermint buttermilk for 1 person: 1 cup plain buttermilk (not sweet or flaovred) ground fresh peppermint leaves (3-4/per cup) salt and ground cumin to taste Stir peppermint, salt and cumin in buttermilk in a glass, serve cool. Makes a great cooling and soothing drink in summers. Peppermint is considered good for digestion in ayurveda....See MoreCrinum Lily Peppermint
Comments (1)I have two crinum that I keep in regular garden pots that I made holes for, to put in my lily bed. Come fall, I pull the pots out and put them in the garage. Hopefully, this helps....See MoreCleaning floors..dirty feet
Comments (46)Routine Tile Cleaning There are basic maintenance procedures that should be done regularly in order to keep your tile looking new and in good shape. Here are a few low-maintenance tips that will add years to your tile: Always wipe up spills immediately to avoid possible stains and damage to the grout. Sweep your tile at least once a week. Remove all dirt and grime that is clearly visible. Damp-mop your flooring about once a week to reduce wear and abrasion from soil and grit. Place rubber tips on all furniture that comes in contact with the flooring to prevent scratches. If using a cleaner to mop your tiles, make sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Abrasive cleaners can damage the tile and break down sealants. To be on the safe side, test an inconspicuous part of the tile with your cleaner. You can also dilute the solution with warm water. Mild cleaners such as dish detergent are not recommended for a mopping solution, they typically develop a dull film. Tile and Grout Cleaning In order to remove any surface build-up, tile and grout cleaning needs to be done regularly. Routine grout cleaning can be done with a commercial cleaner. Just make sure that you use the proper cleaner for your tile. In addition, sometimes heavy cleaning is needed in order to remove soap build-up, grease, mildew stains and other substances that can damage the grout and tile. For heavy cleaning, use professional strength tile and grout cleaner. Sealing the Grout Grout should always be sealed after the initial installation of your tile. The importance of grout sealing is crucial. It can help: Prevent permanent stains Impede mold and mildew growth Stop grout erosion due to moisture Additionally, it is recommended that you have your commercial tile cleaned professionally when there is obvious heavy dirt and grime built-up. A professional cleaning will restore the luster of the tile. After the tile is deep cleaned, another application of grout sealant is needed. Also, grout can become permanently stained and discolored. If this happens, you’ll need to have the grout recolored as well as resealed. Good luck! Justin www.freshndri.com...See MoreMouse in my house
Comments (80)We've lived in our house for 10 years and never seen a mouse until tonight. I remembered reading this thread and thinking "Over 20 traps -- has Karen lost her mind???". Well, now that I have one of those little buggers in my house I'm thinking 20 traps is not nearly enough, and I'm merely thinking for prevention of any mice that might be left. We came home tonight to find my two cats and our dog surrounding a dead mouse in our dining room. The three of them were just staring at it with very confused looks on their faces. I guess once they killed it, they didn't know what to do with it. After reading everyone's responses to Karen, I'm now convinced we probably have hundreds of those nasty little critters (or will very soon). So, tomorrow morning DH will be putting traps everywhere!...See Morecarolb_w_fl_coastal_9b
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