Cleaning or Washing Off Mold?Looking for home made product for cleaning or washing off mold growth as in weed killer.
Everyday Shower Spray?I need a recipe for an everyday shower spray. Thanks!
Beth
Recipe Needed for Fabreeze?I volunteer at a thrift shop that benefits abused women and children. We are in need of a recipe to make Fabreeze. We use quite a bit and this gets expensive.
Hard Water Fabric Gel SoapIn medium pan, stir soap flakes, borax and water. Heat slowly, stir until mix is clear. Add glycerin, set aside to cool. When cool, add essential oil; stir well. Pour in Mason jar or other container; cover until needed...
Strong Stain Remover (As a Last Resort)Years ago my daughter had a red dress with a white "apron", all one piece. I loaned it to a friend who had very hard water. When she returned the dress the white part was gray and dingy. I figured the dress was ruined anyway, so I dropped it in the solution. It came out white again and didn't hurt the red!
Easy Alcohol and Vinegar DisinfectantKeep an empty soap pump bottle by the sink full of 1 part vinegar to 1 part alcohol. This is a multi-use pump for disinfecting hands, freshening sponges after using them and cleaning the counter tops and rinsing out the sink when through with dishes.
By Racer
How to Make Alcohol Wipes?I would like to learn how to make my own alcohol wipes to wipe down surfaces like countertops and the telephone to prevent colds.
Laww
Spray Pre-soak Stain RemoverThis does not leave a residue like some sprays you purchase in the supermarket on the laundry aisle.
Paint Wash Recipe?I would like a "recipe" for a paint wash I can use over wood paneling on walls.
Polident As a Jewelry CleanerUse polident tablets for cleaning, it works great and no ammonia or other harsh chemicals.
Recipe to Clean Mildew and Dirt Off Aluminum SidingScrub on and rinse off.
Masonry/Concrete Cleaner RecipeMix together and apply. Let sit for a short time and rinse well.
Instead of FabreezeTake any liquid fabric softener and add about 1 cup to a 33 0z bottle of water. This works wonders on clothing, furniture, car, rugs, sheets, at a fraction of the price.
Homemade Version of Top Job Cleaner?Hey does anyone remember the cleaning stuff called Top Job? They've stopped selling it and I think it was about the best stuff since slice bread. I don't really care for any of the new stuff they have on the market now adays. My question, does anyone have any idea of how to maybe make a home version of Tob Job?
Car Wax Recipes?First let me thank all of my frugal family. I have had many tips that worked out quite nicely. This next one will call on your frugality: How about car wax? I have never heard of a substitute for it and would like a tip.
Cleaning With SaltSalt makes a wonderful and ecological friendly cleaner. A paste of salt and vinegar help clean tarnished brass or copper. If you spill wine or grape juice on your carpet you can cover the stain with salt to absorb much of the stain.
Homemade Carpet Refresher?I need to know if you can make your own carpet deodorizer you know the powder kind that comes in a can. Anyone know if you can make some?
Hearth Tile Cleaner?I am looking for a cleaner to shine hearth tile around a fireplace.
Cleaning Brass With Lemon Juice?Can you use lemon juice to clean brass? if so how much water and lemon juice?
Nontoxic Canal Cleaner?I need a strong nontoxic spray to clean the canal I live on so that doesn't continually have to be reapplied regularly. At one time I did find one that uses 10% acetic acid and orange oil with dish soap for a surfactant, but I don't remember the exact formula. Would you have something in this line?
Homemade Urine Gone?I have a small puppy. I purchased Urine gone but that is to expensive to keep buying. Does anyone know how to make that solution? At twenty dollars a bottle and with two dogs that keep on marking their territory you can just imagine how expensive that can get.
Sunlight Gel Alternative?I need a recipe for a dishwasher cleaner to replace Sun Light Gel. It had dry borax I think.
Vinegar Recipe for a KIRBY G-5 Carpet Machine?I own a KIRBY G-5 carpet machine. It has the rotator brush on the roller that scrubs the carpet. I don't want to use the Kirby carpet cleaner solution anymore. I want to try the vinegar and water carpet cleaner technique. Can someone give me correct mix of the vinegar and water.
Instead of Prewash SpraysStore bought prewash sprays never seem to be good enough for my family. Also my fingers get tired of squirting the stuff all over our clothes. What I've come up with has worked on everything I've thrown at it including old dried blood, chocolate, grease, etc...
Refilling a Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner?It is called scrubbing bubbles automatic shower cleaner. What I want to know if someone might have a great recipe for making the cleaning solution to put back in the bottle once it is all gone.
Spray PotpourriSpray Potpourri. Buy a big bottle of liquid potpourri from the $1.00 store and buy a spray bottle. Use the spray top of the empty bottle. . .
Dish Soap as General CleanerHere is a really simple but handy tip. When your dish detergent is empty fill it halfway with water and put in a tsp. of bleach. . .
Homemade Stain Stick Recipe?I am looking for a stain-stick or stain-paste recipe. These seem to work really well for our family in comparison to the "spray before you wash" treatments. Any info would be appreciated.
Liquid Evaporative Air Freshener?Does anyone know how to make liquid evaporative type air freshener with essential oils?
Direct Foam Refills?Can I make my own using Dawn dishsoap? I love the pump! I tried just adding water to the dishsoap, but it didn't turn out quite right. Any ideas? I would surely appreciate it!
Alcohol in Air Freshener Sprays?When making homemade air freshening sprays, why do I have to use 91% alcohol? What is wrong with using the 70%?
Winter Window Cleaner?My question is about using rubbing alcohol and class cleaner combo for cleaning windows in winter. What is the concentration that keeps it from freezing on windows?
Homemade Version of Cascade 2-in-1 ActionPacs with Dawn?Is there a alternate "homemade" recipe for Cascade 2-in-1 ActionPacs with Dawn (which are great but expensive)?
Homemade Germ Cleaner Recipe?Is there some form of homemade recipe or formula to make a germ cleaner the same or stronger than lysol.
Faux Marble?Please help me find a "Green" recipe to clean a "faux" marble countertop. I think it is acrylic.
Silver Cleaner?I saw someone on tv once that was using a combination of washing soda, salt and alluminum to clean sterling silver cutlery in seconds. I tried it but it didn't work! Have I got the ratio wrong?
Dilute 35% Hydrogen Peroxide For Home UseHere's a tip for diluting technical grade Hydrogen Peroxide to 3%. Find a local reseller of fresh food grade or technical 35% H2O2. Reuse a plastic 1 gallon jug and add 1 cup of the 35% H2O2 and fill jug with filtered water.
Homemade Laminate Floor Cleaner?I am looking for a homemade cleaning solution for laminate flooring.
Homemade Dishwasher Powder?I have tried this recipe for dishwasher powder from another site and it wrecked my plastic baby bottles leaving a thick white film on them!
Add Scent To Your VentWhile talking to my kid brother yesterday on the phone, he told me about an idea he had tried. I changed it a little bit and am going to share it here. It is an inexpensive way to add scent to any room without candles or expensive sprays.
Using Liquid Potpourri in Laundry Detergent?Can I use liquid potpourri instead of essential oil as scent when I make my homemade liquid laundry detergent?
Effective Homemade Cleaners?I have been doing some research in the last few weeks about making your own cleaning products. I would like to not only save money but control the amount of toxins going into my home.
Making And Selling Air Freshener Sprays?Hello, I am new to this site and would like to ask a question. Does anyone know how to make a strong long lasting room spray that is legal to sell?
Recipe for Liquid Dishwasher Detergent?I have run out of dishwasher detergent. I am looking for a recipe to make homemade dishwasher liquid.
Homemade Foaming Carpet Cleaner?Early last summer, I was watching Channel 6 - Joey Green was sharing some of his recipes for different problem cleaning issues. He gave a recipe for foaming carpet cleaner using pine scented ammonia, clear dish detergent -- and something else. I can't find where I put the recipe and can't remember the ingredients/measurements. Does someone have this?
Removing Burnt Residue on Popcorn Popping Machine?I work in a cinema outlet and have to pop the popcorn in a popper machine. During closing, washing the popper kettle is so difficult due to big patches of burnt marks on the base of the popper kettle. I have tried using soda water from the dispenser, using warm water as well as using dish washing soap to clean but it takes ages. Any idea to wash off the marks as fast as possible?
Add Salt To Your Cleaner For More GritIf your cleaner doesn't have enough grit to it to do a good job quickly and easily enough, try adding a little table salt to it as you clean! I tried this today on my flat surface stove top, being out of my favorite regular brand, and it worked wonders !
Crayon Stain Recipe Using Spray N Wash?Can you use the crayon stain recipe with Spray N Wash instead?
Making Sugar Soap to Clean Walls?Can anybody tell me how to make sugar soap for washing walls?
Cleaning Tips With Household SuppliesSour milk of any kind, cow or goat, cleans brass. Rinse well after using for no leftover sour milk smell.
Cleaning Recipe for Siding?Looking for recipe for cleaning siding, mold, and bug stains.
Cleaning Baking Dishes Using Peroxide?I used to have a formula to clean the brown stuff off baking dishes. I think it had peroxide in it. I tried a few combos but just can't remember what it was.
Homemade Thick, Liquid Detergent?I am looking for a homemade recipe for thick, liquid detergent.
Gumamela Extract For Dish Soap?How can I make Gumamela extract be an ingredient for dishwashing liquid? Can you please give me the steps and recipe on how to do it? I will be very grateful.
Laundry Powder Recipe Without Washing Soda?Does anyone know a good recipe for homemade laundry powder without washing soda? I haven't had any luck finding it in my neighborhood grocery stores, and I don't have a car to go farther afield. I know that it's orderable online, but the shipping is really expensive. Would equal parts soap, borax, and baking soda work? Any advice appreciated!
Homemade Boraxo Recipe?I want to find the old Boraxo, but it appears that no one makes it. The Boraxo now is less powerful. Does anyone know how to make a similar product using borax and another ingredient? Thank you.
Homemade Cleaner for Suede Chair?Is there a "make it at home" way to clean a suede chair? Any suggestions? The whole chair needs cleaning.
All Purpose Household CleanerCombine all ingredients. For a more pleasant smell, use lemon juice instead of vinegar. Put in small spray bottle and shake well.
Homemade Green Laundry DetergentPour hot water in a empty milk bottle or a detergent bottle. Then add all ingredients and shake to mix. 1/2 cup for small load, 1 cup for large load.
Laundry Soap Recipe?I'm looking for a laundry soap recipe.
Homemade Automatic Shower Cleaner Refills?I have a popular automatic shower cleaner.Does anyone have a suggestion on what I can fill it with so I don't have to buy the expensive refills and will still get my shower clean.
Homemade Napisan Recipe?Hi, i was just wondering if anyone knows of a homemade Nappy Soaking Powder Recipe? We have a product called Napisan down here but it's so expensive. I was hoping to make a similar product from scratch. Thanks
Homemade Eco-Friendly Appliance Cleaner?I recently purchased a special cleaner for my stainless steel appliances which works like a charm! I have tried lots of those specialty cleaners but none of them worked as well as this one. Sadly, the price tag is a little high for me ($12) for a small bottle.
Homemade Fabric Protectant?Does anyone have a recipe to make a solution to waterproof fabric? I am recovering chairs for a Sunday school and would like to put a protective solution on them. The Scotch Guard Brand is good but a bit expensive.
Cleaning Solution for Monster 1200 Steam Cleaner?Is there a homemade cleaning solution that can be used in the Monster 1200 hand held steam cleaner instead of buying the Clean Blast 24 solution?
Homemade Cleaning Solution for Bissell Quicksteamer?A badly stained room size rug we have needs to be cleaned regularly. For years I have been cleaning the rug with a Bissell Quicksteamer machine which I love.
Making a Fabric Freshener?I am looking for a recipe for homemade Febreze.
Cleaners Used in Bissell Auto Proheat Carpet Cleaner?I have just purchased a Bissell Auto Proheat carpet cleaner. I notice some of you use vinegar and water. How do you mix it? Also some of you use Awesome which I have, what mixture do you use on it?
Wayne
Making Jelly Mold Air Fresheners?How do you make Jelly mold air fresheners?
Cleaning Mud Stains on Tile?My bathroom ceramic tiles are mud stained. Is there a home remedy to clean them?
Homemade "Clean Shower" Products?Does anyone have a home made substitute for the Clean Shower products?
Homemade Hypoallergenic Laundry Detergents?I need a cheap, hypoallergenic, recipe for powdered laundry soap.
Swiffer for Laminate Floors?Can the Swiffer Wet Jet be used on laminate floors?
Homemade Clorox Anywhere Cleaner?Does anyone know how to make a version of Clorox Anywhere cleaner? I need something that sanitizes, but is safe around children.
Homemade Everyday Cleaners?I want to learn how to make everyday cleaners to stretch money.
Recipe for Liquid Dish Soap?Does anyone have a dish soap recipe?
Making Your Own Washing Soda?I would like information on making your own washing soda.
Homemade Dryel Cloths?The dry cleaning sheets you buy at the store to use in the dryer are great, but expensive. Does anyone know how to make your own?
Homemade Tilex Shower Cleaner?I'm looking for the recipe for Tilex.
Homemade Pet Clean Up SprayThere are products on the market to clean up after pet accidents. They can be expensive and don't always work. This recipe works very well, is very inexpensive and removes all traces of the accident.
Homemade Multi-Purpose Carpet Cleaner?I bought my house 5 years ago and the previous owner had dark stains of some sort throughout the whole house on the beige carpet. I've shampooed many times, but the stains always seem to come back. Is there a homemade remedy someone has used that works better?
Price Per Load for Homemade Laundry Detergent?Has anyone priced this homemade laundry detergent (1 bar soap, 1 cup borax, and 1 cup washing soda) per recipe and measured how many loads per recipe?
Dishsoap Instead of Stain RemoverSmall squeeze bottles of dish-washing liquid are wonderful substitutes for the high priced stain removers when prepping your shirt or blouse collars for laundering.
Homemade Pet Stain Remover for Hoover Steam Vacuum?I am looking for a homemade solution for removing pet stains and preventing the dog from going back. I want to use this solution in my Hoover steam vacuum.
Homemade Laundry Soap?I am looking for a recipe for homemade laundry soap.
Best Homemade CleanerI take a dollop of bleach and add it to an empty spray bottle. I then add a dollop of Dawn liquid detergent (this one seems to work the best because it's a grease cutter) Finally I fill the bottle with water.
Homemade Sudsy Ammonia?Can someone please give me a recipe to make sudsy ammonia? I've been everywhere in Houston and can't find it anywhere. I don't know what it's made out of, but so many recipes are offered here that you must have sudsy ammonia among them.
Using Homemade Carpet Cleaner in Dirt Devil Shampooer?I have a Dirt Devil shampooer, what homemade shampoo solution can I use?
Homemade Cleaner for Dishwasher?I live in NZ. We don't have Wal-Mart, Lemi-Shine, or Jet Dry Dishwasher cleaner. What would I use in NZ? I've used white vinegar as a rinse aid, but the glasses and other dishes still have white film on them.
Natural Stain Removers?I am looking for natural stain removers ?
Tile Cleaner Safe for Someone With COPD?I have COPD and I can't clean my all tile shower because of odors. I don't have enough ventilation in my bathroom. Any info?
Homemade Natural Countertop Cleaners?I would like to get a recipe for: homemade counter cleaner. I am going as organic and natural as possible.
Making Dish Soap from Octagon Bar Soap?Where do I find Octagon soap for "homemade hand dishwashing soap recipe"? Is it in the bath soap section or the laundry soap section at Wal-Mart?TIA
Natural Cleaning Products?What is the difference in regards to results and purpose of borax vs. washing soda? Why do I need both? When do I use one vs. the other?
Make Your Own Liquid Fabric Softener?Does anyone have an idea on a homemade fabric softener to use in the wash? I like to hang my clothes up outside, and usually they turn out stiff.
Advantages of Homemade Dishwashing Liquid?Why should we choose homemade dish washing liquid?
How Do I Make Laundry Detergent?I am looking for a recipe for laundry detergent.
Homemade Hand Dishwashing Liquid?How do you make hand dishwashing liquid?
Homemade Pet Stain and Odor Removal?I am looking for a home remedy for pet urine stains on carpet.
Homemade Steam Cleaner Solution?Is there a homemade solution I can make at home to use in my steam cleaner?
Liquid Diswashing Detergent Recipe?How do I make dish washing liquid?
Homemade Scrubbing Bubbles Cleaner?How can I make a homemade cleaner to replace Scrubbing Bubbles? Thank you.
