Posted in Going Green, Homemade Cleaning Supplies on 04. Jun, 2009
1/2 cup 3 percent hydrogen peroxide in the rinse cycle 1/2 cup washing soda to warm or hot water wash cycles 1/2 cup lemon juice in the rinse cycle All of the above will whiten your clothes without using bleach.
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Going Green, Homemade Cleaning Supplies on 20. May, 2009
Try a pumice stone……. To remove toilet rings, flush and wet the sides and apply a paste of borax and lemon juice. Let it sit for 2 hours and then scrub.
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Going Green, Homemade Cleaning Supplies on 19. May, 2009
To wash a shower curtain, fill the washing machine with warm water and two large bath towels. Add 1/2 c. each of detergent and baking soda. Then wash, adding 1 cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle. Do not spin dry or wash vinegar out. Hang immediately and wrinkles will disappear when completely dry. [...]
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Going Green, Homemade Cleaning Supplies on 18. May, 2009
To clean copper pots, fill a spray bottle with vinegar and 3 tbsp. of salt. Spray on the copper, let it stand for a while, then rub clean. For burnt on stains, sprinkle pots liberally with baking soda and add just enough water to moisten. Let stand for 3 hours, then lift the burned food [...]
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Going Green, Homemade Cleaning Supplies on 16. May, 2009
Fill the container halfway with hot water and a couple drops of dish detergent with an ice cube. Cover and blend. Rinse and dry.
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Going Green, Homemade Cleaning Supplies on 16. May, 2009
Dip a damp rag in baking soda to clean up any inside spots. For odors, sprinkle baking soda in the bottom and let it stand overnight.
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Going Green, Homemade Cleaning Supplies on 15. May, 2009
Mix in a spray bottle. 1 c. of rubbing alcohol, 1 c. water and 1 tbsp. of white vinegar. This will make your windows sparkle.
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Going Green, Homemade Cleaning Supplies on 14. May, 2009
Mix together and pour into a spray bottle: 1/2 c. of white vinegar and 1/4 c. baking soda (or 2 teaspoons of borax) plus a 1/2 gallon of water. Use for showers, chrome, windows, mirrors and other surfaces.
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Going Green, Homemade Cleaning Supplies on 13. May, 2009
1/2 c. liquid soap (Dr. Bronner’s or whatever you have) 1/2 c. water 3 drops lemon essential oil 3 drops tea tree essential oil 1/4 c. white vinegar 1 tsp. salt Combine water and liquid soap. Stir and then add lemon, tea tree and vinegar. Stir until blended evenly and store in a squeeze bottle. [...]
Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Going Green on 02. Apr, 2009
Do you garden? If you do, you know that you usually have an over abundance of certain fruits/vegetables at times. Now you can donate any extra items to those in need, all spring/summer/fall long. This summer we’re kicking off a new perishable food program for those in need, called the Fresh Produce Basket. What? [...]
