Flying lessons

I mentioned last week that I was checking out Flylady.net. I've gotten the chance to implement the beginner steps and I have to say, I was surprised at the pace she gets you cleaning house. Since the first step is to shine the sink (and she gives you detailed instructions on how to do so!) I figured the next step would be to clean something else, but it isn't. I am so excited to share my FLYing experience because it's more of a habit-developing format than simply having you blindly following directions or lists of things to do.
FLY stands for Finally Loving Yourself. And although some days are easier than others, it makes sense. Check it out. It's free, completely free. She does sell organizational and cleaning tools, but the basis of Flylady - the directions, the motivational e-mails, etc. are completely free.

Homemade automatic dishwasher detergent!

Mrs. Dani comes through for us once again! Here is her wicked easy recipe for dishwasher detergent!

Naturally...

Finally, a simple solution to household cleaning.

Success!

When diluted vinegar didn't get the stink out of my plastic mixing cup, I thought it was over.

But thanks to Elle, it's smelling clean and ready to use again! She suggested hydrogen peroxide and I said Why Not? So I filled the cup with 4 oz hydrogen peroxide and 12 oz water and let it sit overnight. Actually, it was about 13 hours!!

And what do you know?! It's saved!

Thanks a bunch Elle!

Help!

Anyone know how to get the stink out of plasticware?
I have looked for solutions online, but didn't find any specific to plastic containers. I did, however try one that seemed like it might work.
I have a cup for mixing up my protein shake. It looks similar to those salad dressing mixers. I guess I left it for WAY too long. I found it while cleaning out the back of my car. Mmmm. Could have been there for ages!
It smells, quite literally, like skunk. I don't want to throw it out, but cannot imagine drinking out of it when it smells that bad!
Last night I left it soaking with 4 oz white wine vinegar and 12 oz hot water. No change. Any other suggestions?