Window Cleaner:
Combine 2 cups of water, 1/4 cup of white distilled vinegar, and up to 1/2 teaspoon of liquid soap or detergent in a spray bottle. Make sure well marked.
Telephones
Sponge with a piece of cotton dipped in rubbing
alcohol.
Carpet Freshener
Combine 3/4 cup baking soda, 2 tbsp corn starch, and
1/4 cup perfumed talcum powder. Sprinkle on dry carpet,
let stand 5 to 15 minutes, then vacuum.
Ovens
Fill a small glass bowl with 1/2 cup full-strength
ammonia, place in oven and close. Let stand overnight,
then wipe loosened dirt with paper towels or newspapers.
If necessary, rub surfaces with a suitable abrasive, such
as fine steel wool, then wash with warm soapy water and
rinse. Repeat process if necessary.
Pots and Pans
Burned, and Crusted,on Foods
Soak or boil a solution of 2 tbsp baking soda per qt
of water in each pan. Let stand until particles are
loosened, then wash as usual. Use a mild or moderate
abrasive if necessary.
Discolored Aluminum
Heat a solution of 1 tbsp vinegar per qt of water or
2 tsp cream of tartar per qt of water in each pan until
discoloration disappears.
Copper Pots
To remove tarnish from copper pots, rub with lemon
halves dipped in salt.
Refrigerators
To clean exterior and interior walls, dissolve 2 tbsp
baking soda in 1 qt warm water and wipe all surfaces. For
stubborn spots, rub with baking soda paste. Be sure to
rinse with a clean, wet cloth. (This works well on other
enamel-finished appliances as well.)
Enamel, Ceramic or Glass Baking Dishes
Soak in hot soapy water, then scour with salt or
baking soda and rinse thoroughly.
Coffee and Tea Stains
To remove coffee or tea stains from cups or counters,
rub with baking soda paste. For stubborn stains, rub a
drop of chlorine bleach into the affected area until the
stain disappears, then wash immediately with hot soapy
water to prevent fading, and rinse well.
Disinfectant/Mildew Remover
Dilute 3/4 cup chlorine bleach in 1 gal of water.
Apply to tile and grout and scrub; wipe shower stall and
curtain; rinse thoroughly.
Baby Wipes
I use one roll of VIVA papertowel which I rip off and fold to fit my two onctainers (one for daiper bag and one for home) For the whole roll I use 4 cups water, 4 Tablespoons baby oil and 4 tablespoons BABY WASH ( I use the cheapest brand of both) I boil all this for just a little bit and pour it over the wipes, put the lid on the container and turn it over and shake it a couple of times. These work better and are bigger so I use less then the store bought ones.
Microwave cleaner
Hot water and lemon juice ( about 1/2 cup) in a microwave safe bowl on high for five minutes and then let sit 3 more minutes the food that is stuck and baked on in your microwave comes right off!!!!! It's amazing
Laundry Detergent
One bar of Ivory soap grated, 1 cup borax, 1 cup washing soda. Use 1 tbsp for light loads; 2 tbsp for heavy loads.
Furniture Polish Recipe
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
Bathroom Mold
Mold in bathroom tile grout is a common problem and can be a health concern. Mix one part hydrogen peroxide (3%) with two parts water in a spray bottle and spray on areas with mold. Wait at least one hour before rinsing or using shower.
Shoe Polish
Olive oil with a few drops of lemon juice can be applied to shoes with a thick cotton or terry rag. Leave for a few minutes; wipe and buff with a clean, dry rag.
Creamy Soft Scrubber
Simply pour about 1/2 cup of baking soda into a bowl, and add enough liquid detergent to make a texture like frosting. Scoop the mixture onto a sponge, and wash the surface. This is the perfect recipe for cleaning the bathtub because it rinses easily and doesn't leave grit.
Note: Add 1 teaspoon of vegetable glycerin to the mixture and store in a sealed glass jar, to keep the product moist. Otherwise just make as much as you need at a time.
Flea Killer
Sprinkle salt over the carpets, leave for 24 hours, vacuum up. Repeat two more times.
Clogged Shower Heads
Remove the shower head, place in a bowl of vinegar for 24 hours, rinse with water.
