How to Clean Your Apartment With Two Chemical-Free Products

Clorox and Zep aren’t the only two products available on the market for cleaning. Instead try these two kitchen ingredients:

For sinks, wet the surface areas and sprinkle with baking soda, then use a toothbrush to scrub the area. You can also line the sink with paper towels soaked in white vinegar. Let sit for 20 minutes.

For garbage disposals pour a half cup of baking soda down the drain, followed by a cup of white vinegar. Pour boiling water down the drain, followed by two cups ice and one cup rock salt. Turn on the garbage disposal, then using a lime or lemon, and run it through the disposal as well.

For bathroom surfaces, mix baking soda and liquid soap in a bowl. Then dilute with water and vinegar. Combine the mixture before pouring the liquid into a spray bottle. Squirt the mixture across all surfaces and scrub with a nylon sponge. Rinse with water.

3 Easy Spring Cleaning Hacks

Spring cleaning might be boring, but the cleaning process can become a bit more fun when you have a few awesome hacks to try. Spring cleaning is also a great way to stay on track with getting your deposit back at the end of your lease. Here are three tips.

 

Use car wax: use car wax to prevents stains on your stove or toilet bowl. For the toilet, remove the water (just flush and shut off the water valve) and wax the inside of the bowl.

 

Shaving cream for stains: if you have a stain on your cloths or couches, and do not have the right stain remover, just use shaving cream instead. The cream is basically whipped soap, so it will work great.

 

Vodka on a mattress: mattresses are tough to clean, so use mix of vodka and water in a spray bottle to disinfect your bed.

Mother’s Day Fun Ideas Near Fountain Valley

Mother’s Day is only hours away and if you completely forgot about the weekend holiday you have a lot of work to make up for. Here is a quick list of a few great activities to try with all the mothers in your life.

 

Hiking: if you have an active mother in your life, get up early and go on a morning hike. Getting up early and enjoying nature is a great way to start the day.

 

Brunch: once that hike is over, head over for a mid-morning brunch in Fountain Valley. Mother’s Day can get busy so be sure to make a reservation before everything gets filled up.

 

Pictures: once you are back home and ready to rest, take out the old family photos and take a stroll down memory lane with mom. She’ll love and appreciate going over those wonderful memories.

 

May Events in Fountain Valley

Come celebrate with the city of Fountain Valley this May with two great community events. The first event is a Cinco de May Party held at The Center at Founder’s Village. The Cinco de Mayo festivities will feature food, games, live entertainment and much more. Tickets for the event cost $7. After the Cinco de Mayo party, Fountain Valley will host a Market in the Park certified farmer’s market event with food trucks and entertainment. If you are looking to get more involved in your neighborhood and meet local residents, these are two great events to attend.

 

Cinco de Mayo Party

Thursday, May 5

11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

@ The Center at Founder’s Village

$7 per ticket

 

   Market in the Park

Thursdays, May 5 – 8/25

4:30 PM – 8:30 PM

@ The Recreation Center and Sports Park

Food trucks, certified farmer’s market, entertainment

 

Fountain Valley Food: Enjoy Some Fine Dining

When was the last time you went out for a nice meal? And I am not talking about going to the Olive Garden or Outback Steakhouse (event though both of those places are awesome).  I’m talking about having a fine dining experience where you dress up and spend way too much on a meal that happens to be worth every penny. I’m talking about spending a night on the town wining and dining. Life is busy and sometimes we need to get dressed up and enjoy some luxury. Here is a list of three fine dining locations to try near your Fountain Valley apartment. Just be sure to dress up and call a head for a reservation.

 

 

Marché Moderne

3333 Bristol St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Phone number: (714) 434-7900

 

The Capital Grille

3333 Bristol St
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Phone number: (714) 432-1140

 

Mastro’s Steakhouse

633 Anton Blvd
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Phone number: (714) 546-7405

 

 

Best Places To Hike and Jog Near Fountain Valley

If you are one of those people who hates the gym and running on treadmills, the only way for you to exercise is by being out in nature. Taking a long run in a park or jogging trail is a wonderful way to relax and enjoy the scenery. Running has been linked with higher level of happiness and has been shown to help with anxiety and depression. The beginning of spring is the perfect time to hit a running trail and with many 5 and 10k races happening in the summer, you will have more than enough time to train. Here is a quick list of three great parks and running trails to try near your Fountain Valley apartment.

 

Mile Square Regional Park

16801 Euclid St
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Phone number: (714) 973-6600

 

Fairview Park

2525 Placentia Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92628

 

Haster Basin Park

12952 Lampson Ave
Garden Grove, CA 92840

 

Fountain Valley Pancakes and More

Do you have a craving for some pancakes? You are in luck, because the city of Fountain Valley has quite a few excellent pancake spots near your apartment. What makes a great pancake? Well, that probably depends on who you ask, but fluffiness, an airy texture and something that melts in your mouth is a great start. If you have been searching for a great pancake in your neighborhood, here is a quick list of three of the best reviewed spots in town.  If you happen to try some soon, drop us a comment and let us know how good they really are.

 

Paul’s Coffee Shop

16947 Bushard St
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Phone number: (714) 965-3643

 

Papa Z’s

9121 Garfield Ave
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Phone number: (714) 962-8887

 

Champion Food

17090 Magnolia St
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Phone number: (714) 841-0398

 

Attend the Fountain Valley Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Egg hunts are like Disneyland for kids. If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend with your little ones, why not attend a local Easter event? The City of Fountain Valley recreation department will be hosting its annual Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, March 26 beginning at 8am. The event will feature crafts, carnival games, a bounce house, an egg hunt and other fun Easter themed activities. The recreation department will also host a $5 pancake breakfast for participants first thing in the morning. The event is open and free to the public, so bring your kids for a fun pre-Easter morning.

 

Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 26
8:00 – 11:30 am

LOCATION: Fountain Valley Recreation Center & Sports Park 16400 Brookhurst Street

INFORMATION: 714-839-8611

Best Sports Bars To Watch March Madness In Fountain Valley

March Madness and the college basketball frenzy might not be everyone’s things. But going to a bar, having a beer and a few chicken wings is something almost anyone can get behind (unless you do not drink and are a vegetarian). The 64-team single-elimination tournament is set to start on Thursday but hit full throttle over the weekend with a full slate of games. And if you are looking to have a little fun while watching, here are three great locations to try near your Fountain Valley apartment.

 

Ed’s Stumble Inn

8896 Warner Ave
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Phone number: (714) 841-6245

 

Silky Sullivans

10201 Slater Ave
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Phone number: (714) 963-2718

 

O’Connell’s Sports Pub & Grille

19047 Bushard St
Huntington Beach, CA 92646

Phone number: (714) 964-6741

Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day At an Irish Pub

If you are looking to let your hair down a bit this St. Patrick’s Day, the local bars in Fountain Valley and the Huntington Beach area are the place to be. Bars in the area typically go all out for the holiday with drink specials, live entertainment, and aim to provide a great time for local patrons. This year St. Paddy’s Day falls on a Thursday, March 17. Here is a quick list of three great Irish pubs to visit, but to be honest, any bar in Fountain Valley will be a rocking good time. Remember to drink responsibly and never drive drunk.

 

Silky Sullivans

10201 Slater Ave
Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Phone number: (714) 963-2718

 

O’Connell’s Sports Pub & Grille

19047 Bushard St
Huntington Beach, CA 92646

Phone number: (714) 964-6741

 

Fitzgeralds Pub

19171 Magnolia St
Huntington Beach, CA 92646

Phone number: (714) 968-4523