Plain, old vinegar is still one of the best and thriftiest cleaning products going. But the smell can put some people off and keep them from using it more often, even though it dissipates quickly after use.
Sterilize With Vinegar and Hydrogen Peroxide
This non-toxic method was developed by Susan Sumner, from Virginia Polytechnic Institute, as a way of sterilizing foods. Not only does it work great for that but I have found it useful elsewhere around the home.
When you make your own cleaning products, you avoid exposing yourself and your family to hundreds of harsh chemicals. You also protect the environment, and save money, too!
"If Nothing Else Works" Cleaning Paste
Making a paste out of whitening toothpaste and baking soda is an easy, wonderful way to tackle some of the things that were hard to clean before I started using it. I get the cheaper whitening paste (or gel).
Homemade All Purpose Cleaner Recipes
This page contains homemade all-purpose cleaner recipes. A good multi-purpose cleaner is handy to have around the house. Many spills and messes can be tackled with the same all-purpose cleaner. It is easy to make your own, and it can be just as effective as the store bought cleaners.
This is a guide about making homemade grill cleaners. Whether charcoal or gas, scrubbing the BBQ grill to remove grease buildup can be a messy, difficult job. There are cleaners you can make at home to help tackle cleaning your grill.
This is the best all-purpose household cleaner I know of. I make a batch and put it in an old spray bottle that once held a commercial cleaner. I keep the extra in an old gallon sized vinegar bottle.
Homemade Fantastik Household Cleaner
I use Fantastik cleaner, but would like to know how to make a homemade version of Fantastik with the same cleaning ability.
Make Your Own Disinfectant Wipes
I learned to make my own disinfecting wipes when my kids where in diapers and the disinfecting wipes had JUST come out and were/are expensive.
Make Your Own Disinfectant Wipes
Never buy disposable cleaning wipes again. Layer inexpensive coffee filters in a resealable container and pour in just enough multi-surface cleaner to dampen each one.
Homemade Disinfectant Spray Cleaner
For just pennies, yes pennies, you can have a disinfectant spray cleaner that is not only green, but frugal as well.
A 22 oz. bottle of Clorox Spray Cleaner for hard surfaces costs about $3.00 per bottle. If you check the ingredients list, it will indicate 1% sodium hypochlorite (aka bleach) and 99% H20 (aka water).
I am looking for "recipes" for all purpose liquid solutions cleaner for general bathroom, kitchen, etc. Please help.
Make Your Own Disinfectant Solution
I never buy any anti-bacterial or bleach spray for my bathroom or kitchen anymore. I mix my own. I buy a bottle of bleach every so often and put a little in a container, then add water. I keep a bottle to clean and keep down germs in the bathrooms and in the kitchen.
Can I Make a Cleaner Using Spoiled or Over Ripe Oranges?
Can you make a cleaner from bad or over ripe oranges? I get a lot of these free from local grocery stores that I get bad produce from to feed my chickens and pigs, but none likes citrus. Thanks.
Anyone know how to make my own cleaning wipes like the ones that come in the plastic containers?
Homemade Cleaning Solution with Pinesol
I make my own cheap cleaning/disinfecting solution by filling an empty spray bottle 1/2 way water, 1/4 bleach, 1/4 Pinesol. It works awesome! I clean my kitchen counters, window sills, bathroom, etc.
Homemade Natural Countertop Cleaners
I would like to get a recipe for: homemade counter cleaner. I am going as organic and natural as possible.
What are some uses for mouthwash?
