Posted in Cutting Back and Saving, Going Green on 22. Jun, 2009
We have ants and I have talked to a couple others over the weekend who said they had them too. This recipes makes 4-6 ant traps 1/4 c. sugar 1/4 c. yeast 1/2 c. molasses Mix all the ingredients in a 2 cup measuring cup. Smear a layer on an index card or [...]
Posted in Organizing on 21. May, 2009
For chrome faucets try rubbing alcohol for a super shine.
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 Organizing on 17. May, 2009
Loosen grime with a toothbrush and run a paper towel through the cutting assembly. Then spray with non-stick vegetable oil to keep the buildup under control.
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. [...]
