This weed killer is non-discriminatory....it kills what it is sprayed on, so be careful where you spray it. The good thing about this is that it is easy to make and very economical. Make sure you label...
Author: breezermom
I came up with this inexpensive recipe after several attempts to get rid of these pesky critters. They breed very quickly and it's best to get a handle on them ASAP. This recipe is a combination of several...
Author: Mommy of Five
If you check the dangers of fabric softener you will appericate this simple recipe that is much safer.
Author: barefootmommawv
I'm addicted to my catalytic scent lamp, and have several brands of lamps, including the famous berger brand lampe. The fuel is expensive to buy, and I deceided to make my own. I use this instead of store...
Author: crowmama
I was in desperate need of a skunk smell remover after our dog Cooper was sprayed by a skunk eating birdseed one evening at our bird feeder. I found this recipe on another web site. We used it on him and...
Author: Yoster
This will help take care of those fruit flies that gather around the stuff you have to take out to the compost pile or those bananas you haven't gotten around to baking with yet. The photo I posted (the...
Author: anonymous23
After a great deal of experimentation in my "lab" (which looks a lot like my kitchen), I developed a cheap, easy to make fake "Jet Dry" type dishwasher rinse aid that works very well. It's natural and...
Author: Deb in TX
A good homemade recipe. I use a clean extra used vinegar bottle. If you try this tell me what you think. Makes about a gallon.
Author: Littlemomma
Based on a recipe from my Shaw's grocery store's Wild Harvest November 2009 holiday pamphlet. It says, "Along with potato peels and onion skins often comes a clogged sink. Thankfully, there is a way to...
Author: mersaydees
This is really good for between patio stones or rock areas that tend to sprout weeds. Do not use it on your lawn. The weeds will grow back but then just spray them again
Author: Bergy
So, you've bought one of those nifty little squirt bottles of cleaner for your glasses, and now it's empty. Should you spend another small fortune on name brand refills or another bottle full? Absolutely...
Author: Roxi3617
This solution is for heavy duty cleaning. Washing soda can be found in the cleaning aisle of your local grocery store along with the detergents and other cleaning products. Washing soda is not baking soda....
Author: The Daycare Lady
This is wonderful for keeping your shower curtains clean from dirt and mold. Cook time is wash cycle.
Author: Audrey M
Make and share this Cheap and Easy Homemade Window Cleaner recipe from Food.com.
Author: Charishma_Ramchanda
These decorations are nice in the x-mas tree but also as gift-tags. Use a gold or silver craft pen to write names on them.
Author: PetsRus
Make and share this Drip Coffee Maker Cleaner recipe from Food.com.
Author: Hadice
I had tried most everything to clean the porcelain enamel grates on my cooktop with little success. Then I read the use & care guide that came with the cooktop. How simple is this! NOTE: I used a plastic...
Author: SusieQusie
Make and share this Tile and Grout Cleaner recipe from Food.com.
Author: JustaQT
I have used everything on the market including vinegar and dish soap. Nothing worked especially on cat urine. I have been using this recipe for years now. It works! I have 4 cats and 2 dogs, and when one...
Author: Purrheart 562343
I found this recipe online and am giving it a try. I am posting it here so I can find it when I run out of this first batch.
Author: Rubies
An inexpensive alternative to the store-bought variety. To check for color-fastness: test a bit of cleaner on an inconspicuous area of the carpet before using the first time.
Author: Fauve
This is by far the best all purpose cleaner I've found. It is fabulous on windows and mirrors, degreases wonderfully, and cuts gunk on sinks etc. and shines, shines, shines. I use it for everything but...
Author: Mrs. Jaye
A few household items that amazling cleans silver. I had a badly tarnished dish that these few items cleaned right up.
Author: DoryJean54
This is great for sinks, showers and even hands. My husband fixed our roof and his hands were full of tar. He used this and the tar "melted off!" He said it was better than the hand cleaner mechanics use...
Author: Sully7
I couldn't believe how dirty my watch and silver jewelry were when I tried this. Yuck! This saves money and is safe for you and the environment. The solution can be very drying to your hands so consider...
Author: No MSG
Make and share this Homemade Ant Killer recipe from Food.com.
Author: Shabby Sign Shoppe
Make and share this Clorox Anywhere Spray Copycat recipe from Food.com.
Author: bmcnichol
I stumbled across this recipe for making your own flower preservative on About.com today. TIPS: To keep your cut flowers fresh you need to give them water & food, protect them from decay or infection plus...
Author: Dreamer in Ontario
Detergent for the dishwasher is SO expensive. I searched the net for a home-made alternative and developed this simple recipe. We've been using it for a while now and it washes the dishes even better than...
Author: Kookaburra
Make and share this Apple Pie Spice Potpourri recipe from Food.com.
Author: JustaQT
This method is nothing short of a miracle to clean kitchen hood filters. Non-toxic and cheap, cheap, cheap! The only problem you should have is finding the right vessel. I used a roasting pan, but maybe...
Author: gailanng
Make and share this Green Window Cleaner recipe from Food.com.
Author: Velouria
Make and share this Cheap Homemade Furniture Polish recipe from Food.com.
Author: Charishma_Ramchanda
You'd never think that you could make ornaments from applesauce and cinnamon... but it actually works! They smell yummy, but I don't suggest eating them!!! I guess you could though! Don't blame me if they...
Author: buttercup0009
This is such an easy way to clean all the build-up in your electric kettle and I've found works much better than vinegar.
Author: Mandy
I saw anonymous23's recipe posted today and thought I'd add my recipe also. I made this a long time ago and it does work.
Author: Charlotte J
Pomanders were originally metal or ivory filigree balls filled with spices fixed with ambergris, hence the name (from the French "pomme d'ambre", or apple of ambergris). Having a bowl of these fragrant...
Author: EdsGirlAngie
I wrote this recipe myself. I make most of our household cleaners. There is no soap in this. It's great on soap scum. My shower sparkles.
Author: AmericanLadybug
After months of preschoolers with markers, slime, play dough, wet nail polish, and of course, food on my dining room chairs, I couldn't stand them anymore. (The chairs, not the kids! lol) I really needed...
Author: Tinkerbell
Environmentally friendly! Remove germs, mildew and mess. Can be used in the bathroom, kitchen etc... place in bucket or spray bottle.
Author: Chelle_N
Make your own laundry detergent! This is really easy and really does save money! Great for people with allergies or fragrance sensitivity. This lasts a long time!
Author: Daphne2002
Make and share this Super Drain Cleaner Recipe recipe from Food.com.
Author: JustaQT
How many of you hate dirty walls? How many of you have tried to wash your walls but end up getting a streaky mess? This solutions cleans dirty finger prints that always seem to be on the walls....splash...
Author: Abby Girl
A wonderful dirt cheap alternative to buying a $5 bottle of Febreze. This version is about 5 cents to make and the scent is much nicer too. I use it all the time.
Author: Loves2Teach
An economical laminate floor cleaner spray that you can make for pennies... and it gets your floors just as clean as that expensive cleaner they sell in stores... if not cleaner! This formula has been...
Author: atlfitgirl
Make and share this All Purpose Floor Cleaner recipe from Food.com.
Author: TishT
I got this recipe from FamilyFun magazine and have used it on numerous craft products. The texture is so smooth, totally non-toxic, and not sticky like other papier mache recipes.
Author: SilentCricket
I'm posting this in response to a request. If my children were younger and we lived up north, you can be sure you'd find this on our lawn!
Author: SilentCricket