LOCAL LIFE
Page 18 | April 2016
Holladay City Journal
Libraries: Your Free Entertainment Hub
Spring into Cleaning With Homemade Solutions
By Tori La Rue | tori@mycityjournals.com
By Tori La Rue | tori@mycityjournals.com
Prices of commercial household products vary, but it’s usually inexpensive to make similar products from household items. –flickr
Participants dance at the Viridian Event Center’s Vintage Dance Class. –Viridian Event Center
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ost people see the library as a place to check out books. It is, but it is also so much more. The library is a onestop-shop for free things. It’s a free place to access Wi-Fi, and, unlike McDonalds, you don’t have to feel obligated to purchase something off of the dollar menu to compensate for the freebie. While you’re using the Wi-Fi, you might as well download some free music or movies off of Freegal, a totally legal site that allows users to download media using their library cards.
If none of the music or videos on Freegal interest you, don’t worry. The library has thousands of CDs and DVDs to choose from. Since the close of Blockbuster and Hollywood Video, Netflix, Hulu, video streaming sites, and Red Box have taken over the at-home movie scene. But what if the movie or TV show you want to watch is too old to be offered from these movie distributors? If it’s an oldie but a goodie, chances are it’s at the library. l
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t’s about time to roll up those sleeves and start spring cleaning, but before jumping to the supermarket to buy Windex, Lysol and Clorox, consider these inexpensive solutions made from goods that may already be lying around the house. All Purpose Cleaner: Combine ½ cup vinegar, ¼ cup baking soda and ½ gallon water. Spray or dump the solution on showers, bathtubs, toilets, windows, mirrors and counter tops. Mold Remover: Combine an equal amount of water and hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle. Be careful not to get any solution on yourself because it could cause burning. Spray the solution the mold, and wait an hour before rinsing. Carpet Stain Remover: Combine an equal amount of white vinegar and water in
a spray bottle. Spray on the stain and let it sit for several minutes before using a brush or sponge coated with soapy water to scrub the stain off. Heavy-duty Carpet Cleaner: Combine an equal amount of salt, borax and vinegar together to make a paste. Spread it over the stain in the carpet. Let it sit for a few hours, and then vacuum up the residue. Wood Flooring: Apply a thin coat of vegetable oil and vinegar to the floor, and rub well. Laundry Detergent: Mix 1 cup of ivory soap with ½ cup of washing soda and ½ cup of borax. Use one tablespoon of the detergent in light loads and two for heavy loads. The above ideas come from eartheasy. com. Check the website for more information. l
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