Household Cleaning Remedies |
Homemade Furniture Polish/Cleaners #1. Equal parts of lemon oil and white vinegar (1/2 & 1/2) Put in a squirt bottle and shake. *Always shake before using! #2. Mix 2 parts olive oil with 1 part lemon juice. Apply mixture to furniture with a soft cloth and wipe it dry. |
Homemade Window Cleaners #1. Mix 2 tsps of white vinegar with 1 quart warm water. Put in a squirt bottle and shake. *Always shake befor using! Use a soft cloth or newspaper. (1/2 cup vinegar to 1gallon warm water) #2. Mix 4 tbls ammonia, 2 tbls vinegar, and 1 quart water, and lots of elbow grease with newspapers. #3. Mix 2 tbls of borax or baking soda in 3 cups water and spray the glass using a pump sprayer. (Note: Do not wash windows in direct [over directly]sunlight; the cleaning solution will dry too fast and streak.) |
Mildew Removers #1. Dissolve half-cup of vinegar with half-cup borax in warm waster-mix frequently for each use. Apply with a sponge or spray bottle if borax is completely dissolved. #2. Scrub with baking soda, borax or vinegar; for mold inhibition, wash with baking soda or borax solution. Do Not rinse! |
All Purpose Cleaner Mix 1 quart warm water, 1tsp liquid soap, 1-2 tsp borax; squeeze of lemon and/or cap of vinegar to cut grease. This solution can be stored in a spray bottle and used for countertops, floors, walls, rugs and more. |