Grandma's tricks & Tips

01/30/2026

Broom with Salt and Vinegar: Deep Floor Cleaning Power

Transform your regular broom into a powerful cleaning tool that cuts through grease and grime. This natural solution deep cleans floors without harsh chemicals, leaving them spotless and shiny.

CLEANING SOLUTION:

Hot water - 8 cups (2 quarts)
Coarse salt - 3 tablespoons
White vinegar - 1/2 cup
PREPARATION:

Mix hot water, salt, and vinegar in bucket until salt dissolves completely
Submerge broom head in the solution
Let broom soak for 15 minutes to absorb the cleaning mixture
APPLICATION: 4. Scrub floors with the soaked broom, focusing on greasy areas and heavy traffic zones 5. Salt acts as gentle abrasive while vinegar breaks down grease 6. Wipe floor with clean damp cloth to dry and prevent streaking

RESULT: Grease-free floors with natural shine. Salt provides gentle scrubbing power while vinegar eliminates greasy residue without leaving film.

OTHER USES: Shower stalls to remove soap scum buildup, tile joints and grout for deep cleaning, sinks and countertops to cut through grease.

Ventilate room during cleaning due to vinegar odor.

01/25/2026

Set up a camping tent inside your warmest room - human bodies produce 330 BTU/hour each. 2-3 people in an enclosed tent can raise temperature 15-20°F warmer than the room. Add blankets OVER the tent for extra insulation.

This saved families during the 2021 Texas freeze. Your body becomes the heater. No power needed.

01/25/2026

Crisco can + wick = Emergency candle that burns for 72 hours straight. Provides light and heat during long power outages. Cover with ceramic pot to make it a heater.

Non-toxic, safe indoors, costs $8 for 2+ months of emergency backup. Old-school survival hack that works.

01/21/2026

01/21/2026

DIY Toilet Rust & Limescale Remover 🚽✨
No bleach needed—clean naturally overnight!

🧴 What You Need:
✓ 1/2 cup baking soda
✓ 1/4 cup salt
✓ Toilet brush
✓ Optional: 1/2 cup white vinegar for tough stains

◆ How to Use:
1️⃣ Clean the toilet bowl with your regular routine first.
2️⃣ Sprinkle baking soda directly into the toilet water.
3️⃣ Add salt over the baking soda.
4️⃣ Let the mixture sit overnight (6-8 hours).
5️⃣ In the morning, scrub with a toilet brush.
6️⃣ Flush to rinse away rust and limescale buildup.

💡 Tip: For stubborn stains, add white vinegar before the overnight soak. The fizzing action helps dissolve tough deposits!

01/20/2026

10/11/2025

🛑 Ticks Hate These! 🐜
Keep ticks away with nature’s defense—essential oils:
🌿 Cedarwood
🌼 Citronella
🌱 Tea Tree
🍃 Peppermint
🌬️ Eucalyptus
💜 Lavender
🌸 Geranium
🌰 Cinnamon
🍊 Orange
🍋 Lemon

DIY Natural Tick Spray 🧴
In a spray bottle:
➤ Add ~20 drops of essential oils
➤ Fill with water
➤ Shake and spray on clothing, pets (with care), or garden gear

✨ No chemicals. Just plant-powered protection!

10/10/2025

🍞 Texas Roadhouse-Style Cinnamon Honey Butter 🧈
Sweet, creamy, and cinnamon-kissed—just like the rolls!

🛒 Ingredients:
• 2 sticks unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup honey
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

👩‍🍳 Instructions:
1. Soften butter to room temp.
2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
3. Whip until fluffy (hand mixer recommended).
4. Taste & adjust sweetness if needed.
5. Store in a jar in the fridge (lasts 2 weeks).

✨ Tips:
• Let it soften before serving.
• Perfect on rolls, pancakes, toast, muffins, or cornbread!

10/09/2025

The Easiest DIY Reusable Dryer Sheets! 🌿✨ Ditch store-bought options for this simple, eco-friendly alternative.

10/08/2025

10/07/2025

Baking Soda Ant Trick! 🐜✨

09/07/2025

9 Kid-Safe Herbs Every Parent Should Know
✨ These herbs are gentle allies, perfect for tea, mild syrups, or poultices. Always start with small amounts and consult a trusted herbal guide for children’s use.
1. Chamomile – Calms fussiness, eases digestion, and soothes restlessness.
2. Calendula – Gentle wound healer, supports immunity, aids digestion.
3. Lavender – Relaxes the nervous system, encourages restful sleep, antimicrobial for cuts.
4. Lemon Balm – Uplifts mood, helps with upset stomach, mild antiviral.
5. Ginger – Eases nausea, fights colds, reduces fever, supports digestion.
6. Elder – Berries strengthen immunity, flowers cool fevers and soothe colds.
7. Catnip – Calms overexcitement, relieves bloating, and eases fevers.
8. Dandelion – Root supports digestion, leaf helps with constipation, highly nutritious.
9. Mint – Soothes stomach aches, reduces fevers, calms nervous tension.