1. Mold...all kinds of mold!
Mold can cause some serious health problems, which concerns me with our kids living in a house full of mold. But, it's the rainforest, so what can you do?
Solution: Well, this is what I found out.
3 natural ways to kill mold and mildew! (copied and pasted from this link)
Tea Tree Treasure
Nothing natural works for mold and mildew as well as this spray. I’ve used it successfully on a moldy ceiling from a leaking roof, on a musty bureau, a musty rug and a moldy shower curtain. Tea tree oil is expensive, but a little goes a very long way. Note that the smell of tea tree oil is very strong, but it will dissipate in a few days.
2 teaspoons tea tree oil
2 cups water
Combine in a spray bottle, shake to blend, and spray on problem areas. Do not rinse. Makes about 2 cups, lasts indefinitely.
Grapefruit Seed Extract
The advantage of using grapefruit seed extract instead of tea tree oil for killing mold is that it is odorless.
20 drops grapefruit seed extract
2 cups water
Combine in a spray bottle, shake to blend, and spray on problem areas. Do not rinse. Makes about 2 cups, lasts indefinitely.
Vinegar Spray
Straight vinegar reportedly kills 82 percent of mold. Pour some white distilled vinegar straight into a spray bottle, spray on the moldy area, and let set without rinsing if you can put up with the smell. It will dissipate in a few hours. If you don’t like the smell of vinegar, you can add essential oils for a more mellow scent.
2. How to use a mosquito net with a very active 2 year old boy, who is more likely to use the net as a swing than protection from bugs??
Solution: sew a mosquito net tent like this one:
Now, if only I knew how to sew! Which means I should probably add a 3rd thing to research...seamstresses in Ontario who can sew something from a picture and measurements of Silas' mattress....getting on that now.
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