Make and share this Christmas Tree Food recipe from Food.com.
Author: Diana Adcock
My daughter spilled a cup of grape juice on her hot pink shirt. This did the trick, and the shirt's still pink! I got this from my sister in law and am posting it here so I don't lose it. The "dish detergent"...
Author: Kaarin
Make and share this Homemade Air Freshener recipe from Food.com.
Author: Chelle_N
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 Garbage Disposal Cleaner recipe from Food.com.
Author: Abby Girl
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
Why buy Pledge when 2 ingredients you probably have in your kitchen work just as well? From Vegetarian Times magazine.
Author: Prose
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I posted another homemade recipe for windshield cleaning fluid but that is for "most weather". This is the combination for those of you living in freezing temps., something we in the Deep South hardly...
Author: Penny Stettinius
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.
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
Make and share this Christmas Tree Care recipe from Food.com.
Author: Crabbycakes
Make and share this Vasili's White Oil Spray recipe from Food.com.
Author: Missy Wombat
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
Make and share this Homemade Bleach Alternative(All Natural) recipe from Food.com.
Author: strangelittlebeast
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
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
Make and share this Grandma's Homemade Bleach recipe from Food.com.
Author: The Daycare Lady
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
Make and share this Squeaky Door Hinge Be Gone! recipe from Food.com.
Author: UmmBinat
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..
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
I found this on another site and wanted to share. Those darned storebought dishwasher tabs are SO expensive. Borax and washing soda should both be available in the laundry aisle at the supermarket. Use...
Author: Molly53
A neat, organic cleaner as posted on Frugally Sustainable. I like that it's not loaded with toxic chemicals.
Author: Molly53
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
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
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
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 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
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
Now how come no one mentioned this snazzy little trick in high school chemistry all those years ago?
Author: Missy Wombat
Once in a while it seems we /must/ bite the bullet and actually use a '-cide'. While we seem to be able to usually manage household and plant pests with care and nature's remedies, after bringing home...
Author: SeaDawn
As much as I love the aroma of a fireplace, bonfire, or our woodburning stove, I also love to throw in a few herbal fire bundles once in a while. Make Valentine's Day more romantic, spice it up in the...
Author: EdsGirlAngie
This recipe comes from a book by Jerry Baker and is his favorite for spray starching. I've not tried this one yet but will soon. There are several ways to make your own laundry starch, but they all include...
Author: txgammi
I know people love their roses. If you have some you may want to try this home brew. From Woman's Day 4/20/99
Author: Charlotte J
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
Found this online after my kids were coloring with a permanent marker and it bled through onto my new kitchen table. Worked wonders! I have used this since with the same results after my 1 yr. old marked...
Author: Elaniemay
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
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