Posted in Homemade Cleaning Supplies on 04. Jun, 2009
24 oz. spray bottle vinegar essential oil old washcloths Fill spray bottle with vinegar and add essential oil. Mist the inside of the dryer and an old washcloth and throw it into the dryer.
Posted in Homemade Cleaning Supplies on 03. Jun, 2009
Ta dah! It’s VINEGAR! You can use good old white vinegar undiluted to give stainless steel or chrome surfaces an intense shine! Just use a soft cloth on the surface you want to shine . So easy, so cheap and so effective. I often just use a vinegar/water solution for daily cleaning — if you [...]
Posted in Homemade Cleaning Supplies on 02. Jun, 2009
Fill a spray bottle about one half full with 3% hydrogen peroxide Fill the rest of the way with tap water or distilled water, if you so choose. Give the bottle a wee shake-up for good measure… And then clean to your heart’s content! It’s especially fantastic in those areas where germs like to [...]
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.
