ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER
1 t Borax
2 T lemon juice
1 T Flour with a few drops of water
1 C Hot Water
Combine ingredients in a pint sized spray bottle. Shake until dry ingredients are dissolved.
OR
1/2 C Ammonia
1/3 C Vinegar
2 T Baking Soda
1 Gallon Water
OR
2 t Borax
2 t Baking Soda
1 Q water
WINDOW CLEANER
1/4 C Ammonia
4 C Water
OR
2 T Ammonia
2 C Rubbing Alcohol
1 Gallon Water
OR
1 Pint Alcohol
2 T Ammonia
1 t Dish Washing Liquid
3 drops blue food coloring (if desired)
1 Gallon Water
SHOWER, TUB and TILE CLEANER
2 C Water
1 C Liquid Laundry Soap
2 C Liquid Bleach
OR
1 C Baking Soda
1 C Ammonia
1 C White Vinegar
4 C Warm Water
OR
For mold and mildew use
2 t tea tree oil
2 C water
OR
For heavy buildup use
1 1/4 C vinegar
3/4 C water
4 drops cinnamon essential oil
5 drops citrus seed oil
5 drops tea tree oil
Spray and let sit overnight repeat as needed
TOILET CLEANER
1 C Borax
1/2 C White Vinegar
Flush the toilet to wet sides. Sprinkle borax along inside of bowl. Drizzle vinegar over borax and leave overnight. Scrub with toilet brush.
OR
8 C Water
1 C Hydrogen Peroxide
1 T Ammonia
Put ingredients in spray bottle and spray insides of toilet bowl. Let sit for at least 30 min. Scrub and flush.
CARPET CLEANER
1 C Tide soap
1/3 Bottle Thorocleaner
1/2 C Ammonia
1 Gal. Hot Water
Scrub with brush in circular motion. Wipe with a clean towel wet towel.
DRAIN CLEANER
1 C Salt
1 C Baking Soda
1 C Vinegar
Pour recipe down your kitchen drain and run hot water for 1 min. Do this once a month to keep your drains smelling clean and fresh.
CLEANING RAGS
I used to keep used dryer sheets handy when I taught school to wipe down white boards. They are excellent cleaning rags; nothing works better on soap scum than a used dryer sheet. You can also use old dryer sheets in the bottom of a pan that has baked on food. The dryer sheets break up the molecular bonds and help to make it much easier to clean. Also fels naptha from the laundry detergent can be used as dish soap if needed. Be sure to rinse your dishes well.
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