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 Organizing on 22. May, 2009
To remove hairspray film from mirrors, wipe with rubbing alcohol. To create a fresh, clean aroma in the bathroom, toss a paper towel with some essential oil drops on it into the wastebasket. Or, rub some on the light bulbs and when the lights are turned on the scent will fill the room with “nice”!
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.
