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cobaltAt long last, another <a href="https://beige.party/tags/TipOfDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#TipOfDay</a> this for heavy duty floor cleaner. I mix it up in a gallon container and pour into a spray bottle as needed. Non toxic, not smelly. Great for small areas and using rags. Ceramic Tile Floor Cleaner• 1 gallon of warm water • 1/2 cup white vinegar • 1/2 cup Borax • Spray bottle<a href="https://beige.party/tags/Cleaner" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Cleaner</a>

cobaltRitual? I’ve become a coffee connoisseur (at least in my eyes) over the last 5 months since I began using a stovetop percolator. <a href="https://beige.party/tags/TipOfDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#TipOfDay</a> for keeping your stainless steel pot and parts clean, no coffee oil stains. Let’s say this photo is a still life study. Forgot to finish cleaning the percolator and parts last night after letting it soak with the pot full of water, parts inside, with 1 tablespoon of baking soda.In the morning I scrub all with a mix of my 3 favorite dishwashing accessories: fine nail brush for delicate areas, sturdy brush with medium-soft bristles and a mesh net nylon cloth cut in smaller pieces. It’s all still super clean and shiny 5 months out from daily use brewing coffee from fresh ground beans. A couple more tips in comments. And please do add your tips of any sort here. Nice to initiate this hashtag in top of post. I had it going over a year in my old instance. And these <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Coffee" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Coffee</a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Cleaning" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Cleaning</a> <a href="https://beige.party/tags/Shiny" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#Shiny</a>.

cobalt<a href="https://beige.party/@RickiTarr" class="u-url mention">@RickiTarr</a> We have ham about 4-5 times a year, always cooked/heated in the large slow cooker. Every time I am looking for that can of crushed pineapple I use on top with brown sugar and other added. I dislike opening and not using it, storing open can in fridge and then tossing out a month later. Now I freeze it in 1 cup portions and I get 3 roasts made from 1 can. Another <a href="https://beige.party/tags/TipOfDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#TipOfDay</a> is freezing spaghetti sauce in 1 or 2 cups portions in heavy freezer bags, flat. I can file these easily in freezer.

cobaltI think it’s time for more of my followers from “the old instance” be sure to follow me at this <a href="https://beige.party/tags/NotACult" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#NotACult</a> party. So I present a tiny <a href="https://beige.party/tags/TipOfDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#TipOfDay</a> for dog owners who want to give good quality dog food economically. Our terrier Buddy has the nerve to be picky about his food. Pretty uppity for this dog from a shelter. Oh, who am I kidding: he’s smart enough to have figured us for patsies. Dry dog food from Aldi or Costco that is grain-free works but he rarely will eat it alone. We usually add 1/3 cup of “wet food” (canned dog food). It also works out with 1/4 cup cat food! Since Covid took hold in 2020, have you noticed the availability and choices for dog food has dropped by maybe half? AND unless you want Chicken you are limited. Buddy likes beef, duck and sometimes-rarely salmon or tuna. So I continue to make his food about every 2 months. I’ve shared the photos and recipe I developed, in the past at the old place. Do you have tips to share about pet food? This cat food I get is whatever is on sale in a small can. Gets about 3 or 4 meals mixed with the dry dog food. Only a few times a month for the added cat food. I rotate his food a few times a month, adjusting the ingredients in small steps. Oh yes, I save a LOT of money and it’s better nutrition. <a href="https://beige.party/tags/DogsOfMastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="tag">#DogsOfMastodon</a>

cobalt going beige todayMake sure to see the Before photo and the second photo in the post. I use only a pinch of sodium percarbonate in a mug of water. It’s maybe 1/8 tsp, if that. When a mug is cleaned I pour that into the next mug to clean. It works great on dark soda stains as well as coffee and tea. I am using this non-toxic chemical all the time now. You can go back in my November and December posts to find more uses and other <a href="https://awscommunity.social/tags/TipOfDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TipOfDay</a> posts. 2/2

cobalt going beige todayI’m starting to make sure I get those I want to continue to follow over to my alt account which will be my sole account in 6 weeks: <a href="https://beige.party/@cobalt123" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@cobalt123</a> So you may notice random notifications that there is a Real Cobalt following you now. Unsure if I will continue my <a href="https://awscommunity.social/tags/TipOfDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TipOfDay</a> posts there but here’s a lightweight one: sodium percarbonate in water soak takes out coffee and tea stains. Before and after photos. How I use it next comment. 1/2

cobalt going beige todayThe last of the ham, on the last day. As far as this photo shows and I’ve got to spend about 20 more minutes later today to chop and dice 2 more bags of ham scraps for the freezer. Buddy Jax been very happy to have tiny ham scraps added to his dry food. But time to freeze small bits to space out these luxuries for him. Dice and frozen going to be for omelettes in a few weeks. <a href="https://awscommunity.social/tags/TipOfDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TipOfDay</a> <a href="https://awscommunity.social/tags/Ham" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Ham</a> <a href="https://awscommunity.social/tags/Meat" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Meat</a>

cobalt going beige todayBefore and after photos for <a href="https://awscommunity.social/tags/TipOfDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TipOfDay</a>. Here’s a brand name product it’s worth getting for several common uses. Bar keeper’s Friend (BKF). First use for me is cleaning burnt food marks in a pot. But every 3 months I use it to restore 50-year old stoneware to white when daily use causes faint gray scratch marks. I got an app to make photos side by side. 3 photos: 1st one to see both photos together. 2nd to show before photo so you can enlarge. 3rd photo to see and enlarge for after.

cobalt going beige today<a href="https://masto.ai/@Pineywoozle" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@Pineywoozle</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/@SRDas" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@SRDas</a> I had forgotten about this but apropos Chemistry in the Kitchen I’ve spent a month now researching and testing use of environmentally-friendly pure chemicals and formulas to make 4 sets of everything I use, including thick microfiber cloths, and a giant jug of vinegar with each, given at Christmas. My tests show up with the tag <a href="https://awscommunity.social/tags/TipOfDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TipOfDay</a><a href="https://awscommunity.social/@cobalt/113658266333647598" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://awscommunity.social/@cobalt/113658266333647598</a>

Lydia SchochIt’s been a long time since I did a Follow Friday post, but <a href="https://mastodon.bot/@trending" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@trending</a> is excellent if you like to stay aware of what hashtags are currently trending.I’ve found some great new hashtags to follow and people to talk to that way. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/FollowFriday" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#FollowFriday</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TipOfTheDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TipOfTheDay</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Advice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Advice</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Fediverse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Fediverse</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/TipOfDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TipOfDay</a>

cobalt going beige todayHere’s the finished eggnog, so at least you have an idea what quantity this recipe makes. I think I’m “supposed” to show a glorious mug of eggnog now, but “everyone” says wait 24 hours. We each had a spoonful and were pleased! Can’t wait to later today when 1/2 goes in the “virgin” bottle and the other I’ll had rum, bourbon, whiskey and/or brandy. Just to try it for the record 😉<a href="https://awscommunity.social/tags/TipOfDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TipOfDay</a> <a href="https://awscommunity.social/tags/Eggnog" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Eggnog</a> Recipe comes when we do try it for reals.

cobalt going beige todayI’m going to add something more to all this in another hour. Here are 2 more fun photos (for me at least) to show what a step looks like halfway through my project. <a href="https://awscommunity.social/tags/TipOfDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TipOfDay</a>

cobalt going beige todayHow about guessing what I’m making today? Also, a <a href="https://awscommunity.social/tags/TipOfDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TipOfDay</a> that’s more like a hunh moment. The first photo maybe is ambiguous as to the answer but there are clues in in it. The 2nd photo makes the cooking project more clear. Here’s my hunh moment: 12 egg whites completely fill a 2 cups bowl. The 12 yolks not so much. I had to find out in order to divide the eggs and save in the bowls.

cobalt going beige todayOk, this <a href="https://awscommunity.social/tags/TipOfDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TipOfDay</a> is from August 2023 and I saw the tip in a Tik Tok shared in All Recipes which is my usual go-to for recipes if I am looking for multiple variations. I got an email today featuring this tip to open English muffins and am truly astonished, LOL!<a href="https://www.allrecipes.com/best-way-to-open-an-english-muffin-7814264" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://www.allrecipes.com/best-way-to-open-an-english-muffin-7814264</a>

cobalt going beige todayIn yet another safe chemicals household use, <a href="https://awscommunity.social/tags/TipOfDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TipOfDay</a> combine white vinegar 1:1 with Dawn dish soap. It makes a great cleaner for porcelain sinks, composite or fiberglass showers, shower tiles, glass shower doors and faucets. Just use tiny bits of rags or paper towels to wipe a small amount of the soft cleaner on surfaces. Let set about 10 minutes and gently wipe off. Rinse. Add more vinegar or Dawn if it gets too thick between uses. Just look at the pretty blue cleaner in the cup!

cobalt going beige todayI’ve got a regular factory going on here, complete with label maker and pure chemicals. <a href="https://awscommunity.social/tags/TipOfDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TipOfDay</a>. Decided since I’ve been in a research mode of cleaning product alternatives, I’ll make a set for family for Christmas. No they won’t think it’s weird, because it’s from me. Goals: non-toxic, environmental safety, avoiding branded products for things that work better, far cheaper. Decided on making sets of small laminated cards for more directions, best uses verified by me and on hanging ring.

cobalt going beige todayI probably should point out that my researching online is important because there are so many “household tips” from well-meaning people. I’m looking also at the pure chemical first to see environmental information and safety for me to use. If a “recipe” for a cleaner calls for several ingredients I check all of them. Citric acid is often used in combination but that may not be necessary. I’m going for the occasional uses not everyday homemade detergents or soaps. <a href="https://awscommunity.social/tags/TipOfDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TipOfDay</a> <a href="https://awscommunity.social/tags/CitricAcid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CitricAcid</a>

cobalt going beige todayShe continues with learning the joys of environmentally safe chemicals for cleaning, powerful and soo cheap. Citric acid! <a href="https://awscommunity.social/tags/TipOfDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TipOfDay</a> 3 tablespoons in the dishwasher dispenser and run a regular wash to clean it. Realized it hadn’t been cleaned in 2 years since getting it. Astonishing to open the door this morning to see it has brilliant shine and gleam. <a href="https://awscommunity.social/tags/CitricAcid" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CitricAcid</a> Prolly use it once a month in the electric kettle and to attack limescale rings in the toilets.

cobalt going beige todayI’ve noticed folks replying or reading from OP don’t catch it when there is a reply threaded under a comment so hope interested folks can see my mistake explained. That photo shows I rolled out the dough on the pastry mat with my wood rolling pin. I thought to use wax paper on top so it wouldn’t make a mess. Wrong-o. So hard to peel that wax paper off! But my final result next post photo shows a recovery. <a href="https://awscommunity.social/tags/TipOfDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TipOfDay</a>

cobalt going beige todaySince the last few days I’ve been sharing posts that smack of the P word, here’s a break with my grandmother-y <a href="https://awscommunity.social/tags/TipOfDay" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#TipOfDay</a>: 1st photo shows a tip! 2nd photo is NOT a tip, but rather an oops (what was I thinking!🤔). Was making cinnamon rolls and needed to clean up the pastry mats. Knew I wanted to quickly dry them but no space to lay mats out. Aha! Dishwasher racks at the ready. Woot! On the 2nd photo who can spot my mistake?

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