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December 16, 2007 at 8:46 pm #254818
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— In Budget101_@yahoogroups.com, “mom2jc”
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> Just thought I’d share…
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> They cost about $15 for a 16 oz bottle plus shipping! Yikes!
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> Logan. The book includes all kinds of safe, effective and cheap
> recipes for cleaning along with a comparison with what store-bought
of
> the recipes include vinegar, baking soda, essential oils, and liquid
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> I then purchased one of those large cleaning carry caddies and
> sized spray bottles, mostly 32-oz. I labeled each bottle with a
> homemade version and ingredients included, mixed up the cleaners,
> filled the bottles. Two different essential oils (peppermint and
tea
> dollar store. All in all, I provided 6 different cleaners and the
> tools to replenish her supply.
> I probably spent about $50 overall, but you could scale this down to
> keep within your budget. The book costs around $10. You can get
> inexpensive. Mix up one cleaner and include it with the book and
some
family
> happy for less than $15!
> Heidi
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Water
Ivory Liquid dish soap
two of Ivory Liquid Dish soap. Put the sprayer back on and gently
shake the bottle until the soap has been evenly distributed.
Ivory is especially safe for Corion, marble and wood counter tops and
butcher blocks. It’s also safe to use on brass or gold plated faucets.
1 1/4 cups white vinegar
1 1/4 cups water
Pour vinegar and water into the spray bottle. Shake gently to combine.
To use, spray on and wipe off. This is mild and safe to use for all
Anti-Static Spray recipe
1/4 cup commercial liquid fabric softener
2 cups water
Mix ingredients and store in a spray bottle. Spray liberally on the
directly onto your computer system.
Battery Terminal Acid Buildup Cleaner recipe
A little water
Mix, then apply to the battery terminals. Let stand for a few
Bathtub Cleaner (for badly stained tub) recipe
Peroxide
Make a paste of peroxide and cream of tartar. Scrub vigorously with a
small brush. Rinse thoroughly. If the stains persist, spread the
Allow to set for two hours before scrubbing.
Bleach (hydrogen peroxide) recipe
1 part hydrogen peroxide
8 parts water
be bleached. Immerse garment for 5 to 30 minutes to remove stains or
lighten garment. Rinse garment in clear water and discard bleach mix.
3 tablespoons ammonia
3/4 cup water
2 drops blue food coloring
Put into a clean spray bottle.
1/3 cup liquid starch
1 cup soap flakes or detergent granules
Blue food coloring
Mix liquid starch into the soap flakes. Add the water and beat with a
fluff or thick meringue.
Beat in the blue food coloring drop by drop to achieve a white, icy
green branches in various artistic patterns.
You can also sprinkle sequins, glitter or confetti over the Christmas
CAUTION: Make certain that children realize the snow is made of soap
and should not be handled or played with.
1 cup salt
1 cup baking soda
Mix, then pour down the drain. Follow with 2 quarts boiling water.
Colored Flame Fire Logs recipe
KEEP LOGS OUT OF REACH OF PETS AND CHILDREN!
Paint logs with shellac. While still wet, sprinkle generously with:
Table salt (for a yellow flame)
Potassium chloride (for a violet or blue flame)
Dishwasher Soap recipe
Dishwasher soap is easy to make and cost effective.
1 part baking soda
Mix thoroughly, and store in an airtight container.
hard water. Use vinegar in the rinse cycle.
Driveway Cleaner recipe
Cat litter
Pour paint thinner from the can onto driveway spots. Saturate the
of NEW cat litter over the entire treated area so that none of the
driveway surface is visible. Let the cat litter stand about one hour
up the soiled cat litter. You may need to repeat the process.
Septic Tank Treatment recipe
harm the system.
2 cups brown sugar
1 tablespoon baker’s yeast
Stir sugar and yeast into the warm water until dissolved. Pour the
again to allow the yeast time to work.
Spackle recipe
“Elmer’s” Glue
Mix to the proper consistency.
Water
1/4 cup vinegar
I hope this helps you out.
Kelly in IL
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