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.
Homemade Kitchen Cabinet Degreaser Recipes
This page contains recipes for homemade kitchen cabinet degreaser. Kitchen cupboards, especially those above the stove, often get a greasy buildup that can be difficult to remove. Commercial degreasers can be expensive and may damage the finish on your wood cabinets.
Homemade Laundry Stain Remover and Pretreater Recipes
This page contains homemade laundry stain remover and pretreater recipes. Making your own laundry stain remover and pretreatment products is easy to do at home. You can more easily control the ingredients used and produce a potentially less toxic alternative to commercial products.
Homemade Mold and Mildew Surface Cleaner Recipes
This page contains homemade mold and mildew surface cleaner recipes. Mold and mildew can not only cause terrible allergic reactions and asthma attacks, but also can be difficult to remove, especially in wetter climates. Many commercial cleaners are both expensive and toxic to use. Homemade cleansers are often just as effective and gentler on both the environment and the person doing the cleaning.
Leather Furniture Cleaner Recipes
This page contains recipes for leather furniture cleaners. Leather furniture is a beautiful and generally expensive home furnishing. You will want to keep it clean with products safe for use on leather. An alternative to purchasing a commercial product is making your own.
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.
Homemade Tile and Grout Cleaners
This is a guide about making homemade tile and grout cleaners. Tile is a very attractive and durable surface for floors, counters and shower enclosures. The grout can be difficult to clean.
Homemade Furniture Polish Recipes
This page contains recipes for homemade furniture polish. Use simple ingredients instead of harsh chemicals to keep your wood tables, chairs and other surfaces clean and polished.
Homemade Fabric Softener Recipes
This page contains homemade fabric softener recipes. Fabric softener is great for keeping your clothes soft and fresh when the come out of the laundry. However, it can get expensive to purchase on a regular basis. Making it at home is a great way to save some money.
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 Febreze Recipes (Fabric Freshener)
This page contains homemade Febreze recipes (fabric freshener). Febreze does a good job of reducing unpleasant odors. However, if you use it often it can be expensive. Save money by making your own.
Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Recipes
This page contains homemade dishwasher detergent recipes. Dishwasher detergent is a necessary but expensive household item. Making your own detergent is a simple way to save money.
Homemade Bathroom Cleaner Recipes
This page contains homemade bathroom cleaner recipes. Making your own bathroom cleaners can help you make cleaning solutions that are safer and more environmentally friendly than store bought versions. The trick is making cleaners that are both safe and effective.
Homemade Carpet Shampoo Recipes
This page contains homemade carpet shampoo recipes. Cleaning your carpets will keep them looking nice. Carpet cleaning services and even store bought shampoos can be quite expensive. You can save money by making your own carpet shampoo.
Shelf Life of Homemade Laundry Detergent
What is the shelf life of homemade laundry detergent using borax, soap, and washing soda? Thanks in advance.
Buying Cascade for Window Cleaning
What is Cascade as used in cleaning windows and where can I get it?
I use the 1 cup borax, 1 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup salt, and I have purchased citric acid in bulk instead of Kool-aid. How much citric acid should I use?One of my relatives says the soap leaves spots and a milky film. Any ideas what to add to the soap?
Does anyone have a DIY recipe for a wood oil soap similar to Murphy's?
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.
Homemade Alternative to BioKleen Bac-Out for Cloth Diapers
I use BioKleen Bac-Out to neutralize the urine smell in my cloth diapers. I am looking for a homemade alternative so I can save some money. Thanks for any suggestions!
Homemade Dish Detergent Recipe
This is like Cascade and Sun Light. This homemade natural formula will safely cut through grease and sanitize your dishes as well.
Polishing Metal: Trash To Treasure
After scouring flea markets and yard sales, I've found some fabulous treasures. Metals are often unrealized treasures. Tarnished silver and brass look drab and worthless, but there's treasure to be found under there. Avoid the expensive store-bought polishes and create your own.
Normally when I shop, I don't fill my cart with bright yellow lemons. Until recently, that is. Now, after reading about the versatility of lemons in a grocery store flyer, lemons are at home in my fridge.
