Our HOA is a stickler about grass/weeds in the expansion joints of the driveway, but I am extremely leery of herbicides (or any commercial 'cide'). This easy mixture is also safe enough to let my 10 yr...
Author: SeaDawn
This natural sedative will help you relax and drift off into a deep and restful sleep. Enjoy my favourite pillow recipe! This is from the book 'Spa' Glow Guide: Simple steps for health and well being by...
Author: Charishma_Ramchanda
Make and share this Christmas Tree Food recipe from Food.com.
Author: Diana Adcock
Make and share this Garbage Disposal Cleaner recipe from Food.com.
Author: Abby Girl
Make and share this Homemade Air Freshener recipe from Food.com.
Author: Chelle_N
This cleanser is so simple. You probably already have the main ingredient in you cupboard. It leaves your sink and your pots sparkling clean without the use of harsh chemicals or perfumes.
Author: Dreamer in Ontario
Why buy Pledge when 2 ingredients you probably have in your kitchen work just as well? From Vegetarian Times magazine.
Author: Prose
Make and share this Shampoo for Head Lice recipe from Food.com.
Author: The Daycare Lady
This will make your house smell wonderful without breaking the bank or exposing your family and pets to harmful chemicals. And you probably have the ingredients on-hand. Use whatever essential oils you...
Author: Prose
Jerry Baker's books have the most amazing household tips and helpful hints. Here's another good one! If you can't get to a blood stain right away and it's had a chance to make itself at home, hydrogen...
Author: txgammi
Ganked this one from the Monthly Cheapskate Newletter! It is from Judeen C. in Washington. I haven't tried this yet, but you can be sure I will!
Author: Amy - Ellies Mommie
I have large leafy plants that can get really dusty. I use this solution every 4 - 5 months to keep them clean. The computer does not recognize "part" so I have used tsp.
Author: Abby Girl
Found this on a MYO cleaners website and love how cheap it is to make! It's so easy to make, too! I keep mine in a quart sized jar and it takes up so little room on my shelf.
Author: Jellyqueen
Make and share this Vasili's White Oil Spray recipe from Food.com.
Author: Missy Wombat
We had random mold spots in the shower on and off forever until I finally found a way to eliminate it forever. Once a week, and no more mold, forever!. Here is a list of the once opened and never used...
Author: OneEyeJack
WOW! No streaks, no smears, no buffing. This will clean ceramic tile counter tops, windows and their vinyl casings, SS appliances, sealed wood AND it removes hairspray from mirrors. So far that's all I've...
Author: Deely
Now clean all brass objects in your home without buying expensive brass cleaners at the grocery store. Easy recipe to adjust to the amount you need.
Author: jmdoyle
I love stupid, easy household tricks! I found that after using this method, the dust seems to settle and not fly around once disturbed....which makes clean up a snap!
Author: Abby Girl
This came from Karen Logan's "Clean House, Clean Planet". I mixed up a batch to try it one day and haven't used commercial all-purpose cleaners since. Good essential oil combos are tea tree and peppermint,...
Author: SaraStar
This is an easy and frugal way to make your own laundry soap. Try making your own scents using different scented soaps! This recipe orignally calls for fels naptha soap which you can find at your local...
Author: Pepper Monkey
I like the recipe cause it is simple to make, and the kids love the smell, got the recipe from a Martha Stewart show.
Author: Anna P.
Make and share this Homemade Bleach Alternative(All Natural) recipe from Food.com.
Author: strangelittlebeast
I love Jerry Baker's helpful tips and household recipes, and here's another from his book. Dirty white socks will come clean as a whistle if you try this:
Author: txgammi
This is the perfect paint for furniture and interior walls, especially for those that want to avoid chemical fumes in their home. Though I found this in "The Natural Formula Book for Home and Yard" by...
Author: dogsandwoods
Have you ever got something baked hard on your Nonstick cookware? Here is a way to possibly get it off that pan without scratching the surface!
Author: TishT
An ecologically sound alternative to Ajax or Comet. I found this recipe in a booklet of eco-friendly housekeeping and gardening put out by my municipality.
Author: Evamyth
Once you try this - you will never clean your windows with a different solution - I promise! This "recipe" comes from "Mary Ellen's Best of Helpful Hints" fast-easy-fun ways of solving household problems....
Author: ukichix
Make and share this Grandma's Homemade Bleach recipe from Food.com.
Author: The Daycare Lady
Make and share this Squeaky Door Hinge Be Gone! recipe from Food.com.
Author: UmmBinat
Make and share this Christmas Tree Care recipe from Food.com.
Author: Crabbycakes
This has been great fun gathering all the stuff, now I am patiently waiting "a few weeks", it should be ready for Christmas. I will place it in among the plants inside our front door entrance, hoping the...
Author: Derf2440
Organic food can get a little pricey if you are on a budget, but you can still eliminate a good bit of the harmful stuff from your fruits and veggies with this soak. It is from the book 'Spa - Glow Guide...
Author: Charishma_Ramchanda
I took ideas from a couple of recipes and made my own. This would be good for any scrubbing surface, yet avoids all the nasty chemicals in store bought cleansers (Comet makes me sick!) Scrub gently on...
Author: WI Cheesehead
I will never be a domestic goddess, I like cooking but I hate ironing!! Spraying this on the pieces to be ironed makes that dreadful task a bit more bearable! The classic fragrance for this is lavender,...
Author: PetsRus
by Carol Martino This mixture is non-toxic and it will not harm any animal, but will succeed in keeping them away. This probably will not work for birds (birds do not have a sense of smell.) Recommended...
Author: drhousespcatcher
Make and share this Hard Water Laundry Detergent recipe from Food.com.
Author: JustaQT
A natural antibacterial cleanser that helps you clean your home without hurting the planet. The aroma of the essential oils makes the cleaning experience a pleasure. (Use only essential oils.)
Author: byZula
This mixture is just as good if not better then those little packets you get when you buy cut flower. Add this to you home grown cut flowers to enjoy indoors.
Author: Rita1652
Chemical-free! Because Pinesol and Mr. Clean make me gag. Add some essential oils (I like lavender) if you desire a prettier smell. From Vegetarian Times magazine.
Author: Prose
This cleaner is great. I use it for everything. Laundry (1/2 cup per load) Dishes (a squirt in the sink) Dishwashers (in the prewash only)Bathroom. It is a combination of many recipies for laundry soap...
Author: Sully7
I had received this recipe years ago from WestminsterLace as their "trusted recipe" for spotless linens, cottons and cotton blends. They proffered lace-touched clothing, lingerie, linens, beddings, antique...
Author: gailanng
Place these homemade rocks in a bowl or dish to scent your room. This is a nice alternative to potpourri! Recipe from www.make-stuff.com I dusted my scented rocks with some cocoa powder and they look so...
Author: Charishma_Ramchanda
Each time I went into the kitchen, I saw ants all over the counter. I'd spray bleach cleaner on them, wipe them up and next time I'd go in the kitchen, they'd be back! I didn't want to use anything toxic...
Author: Karen..
Great for all purpose cleaning, including (but not limited to) the shower, glasses, and dishes. Works very well on stainless steel. Inexpensive and no chemicals.
Author: one_of_t2
A neat, organic cleaner as posted on Frugally Sustainable. I like that it's not loaded with toxic chemicals.
Author: Molly53
Works as well (or better than) the commercial stuff with the chemicals in it. You can add a few drops of blue food coloring, if you prefer. I also recommend your favorite essential oils. 10-20 drops per...
Author: WI Cheesehead
Now how come no one mentioned this snazzy little trick in high school chemistry all those years ago?
Author: Missy Wombat
Enjoy the fragrance and scrub away at those pots and pans! This will lift your spirits while washing the dishes! Not suited for automatic dishwashers. Thank you, Auntie Karen(Chef Yogi) for this recipe...
Author: Charishma_Ramchanda