Maybe add some springtails?

I have noticed a few years back that the Earthgro brand of topsoil switched from ground dirt to what seems to be the standard mix of peat and sand similar to what other brands like Scotts uses. I don't think there are any brands available in Home Depot, Lowes, or Merrifield left that use actual dirt...

I gave up on most of the foam but I have been soaking a Swiss tropical filter in vinegar and some other small pieces of foam in baking soda paste. The both methods seem to have succeed in removing a substantial portion of the smell but there might be some smell left over as the smell of vinegar or c...

I left some filter foam in my garage and they now smell like laundry, I assume it's because they were too close to the dryer vent and absorbed the odors. Are these sponges safe to use now? I also notice that one of my foam pieces is not completely reticulated and is shedding plastic "windows&qu...