Tidy Tightwad » Going Green

Ant Traps

Cindy — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:27:52 +0000

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 piece of cardboard. Place the cards, sticky side up, wherever ants are.

Fixtures dingy?

Cindy — Thu, 21 May 2009 10:21:38 +0000

For chrome faucets try rubbing alcohol for a super shine.

Nasty stains in your toilet?

Cindy — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:19:27 +0000

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.

Is your electric can opener gross?

Cindy — Sun, 17 May 2009 09:58:56 +0000

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.

Does your blender have an odor?

Cindy — Sat, 16 May 2009 09:52:58 +0000

Fill the container halfway with hot water and a couple drops of dish detergent with an ice cube. Cover and blend. Rinse and dry.

More for the dishwasher…

Cindy — Sat, 16 May 2009 09:48:49 +0000

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.

Homemade Glass Cleaner

Cindy — Fri, 15 May 2009 09:34:00 +0000

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.

Pitch your cleaners specifically made for every surface in your home and use this instead.

Cindy — Thu, 14 May 2009 09:27:01 +0000

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.

Homemade Dishwasher Soap

Cindy — Wed, 13 May 2009 09:25:52 +0000

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. Use 2 tbsp. per wash.