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Welcome to the Puerto Verde blog! Discover tips and natural solutions for caring for your home without unnecessary chemicals or toxic products. Learn how to make your own cleaning and home care products with natural ingredients, and also find practical information on gardening, agriculture, and pool maintenance. Guides and tips for a more natural, sustainable, and simple life.
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Magnesium sulfate for citrus: yellow leaves on lemon, orange, and mandarin trees
If the leaves of your lemon tree, orange tree, or mandarin tree are turning yellow right now, in the middle of autumn-winter, and on...
Oct 28 2026
Demineralized water for humidifiers: why to use it and how to do it right
If you use a humidifier, you may have noticed white dust on your furniture or a layer of limescale in the tank. In...
Oct 24 2026
How to remove deodorant and sweat stains from clothes with vinegar
That white t-shirt that was once your favorite but now has two yellow stains under the arms, or the black t-shirt with white deodorant...
Oct 23 2026
How to remove pet hair from clothes with vinegar in the washing machine
You put on that black sweater you love so much, leave the house feeling happy, and when you get to the office, someone...
Oct 20 2026
Liquid citric acid or vinegar: the odorless alternative for cleaning
Vinegar and citric acid are two classics of natural cleaning, and both work very well. The most obvious difference is the smell: vinegar...
Oct 19 2026
Epsom salt for baths: benefits, amounts, and how to use it
You get home with aching feet, a tired back, and your mind still at work. A quick shower doesn't cut it; a good...
Oct 13 2026
Vinegar to Remove Musty Odors from Clothes: A Guide to Refreshing Your Wardrobe
You open the wardrobe in October, take out that sweater you've missed so much, and bam!: a musty, basement-like smell, a "something's not...
Oct 06 2026
Differences between sodium bicarbonate, carbonate, and percarbonate
Baking soda, carbonate, percarbonate... if you've ever been unsure which one to choose, you're not alone. All three share the same "last name"...
Sep 17 2026
White Cleaning Vinegar for Weeds: Guide and Dosage
Patio tiles, driveway cracks, sidewalk crevices... no matter how well you maintain your garden, there is always a corner where weeds push through...
Sep 16 2026