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All-Purpose Insect Spray
1 garlic
bulb, chopped or ground
1 quart water
1 small onion, chopped or ground
1 tablespoon liquid soap detergent
1 tablespoon
cayenne pepper
Mix garlic, onion, cayenne pepper and water; add liquid soap detergent. Store in
a tightly covered jar in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Appliance Cleaner Spray
1
teaspoon borax
3 tablespoons vinegar
2 cups hot water
Combine in a spray bottle. Shake to mix and dissolve borax. Spray on appliances
and wipe off with a soft cloth or sponge.
Baby Wipes
2 cups warm water
2 tablespoons baby shampoo
2 tablespoons baby oil
Mix these ingredients. Soak heavy, white paper towels in this solution and tuck
into used
baby wipes containers or plastic bags to use in the nursery.
Brush and
Comb Cleaner
Warm water
2 teaspoons
shampoo
1/4 cup vinegar or ammonia
Nail brush
Wide-toothed
comb
Mix ingredients in a nonreactive bowl or container. Submerge brush or comb into
the mixture. Allow to soak for a few minutes. Thoroughly rub the brush or comb
with a nail brush.
Car Floor Mat Cleaner
1/4 cup mild dishwashing
detergent
2 gallons warm water
Mix. Gently scrub
mats with the solution, using a stiff-bristled brush. For tar
spots, rub with a little baking soda. Rinse. Dry thoroughly on both sides.
Occasionally use a protective coating of petroleum jelly on the mats, which will
also give a nice shine.
Clogged Drain Remedy
1 cup salt
1 cup baking soda
1 cup vinegar
Mix, then pour down the drain. Follow with 2 quarts boiling water.
Fabric
Softener
2 cups
baking soda
2 cups
white vinegar
4 cups water
Mix ingredients and store in a plastic or glass container in your laundry area.
Label the container and keep it out of the reach of children.
To use: Shake the mixture and add 1/4 cup to the final rinse in the washing
machine. If you have hard water, use 1/3 cup.
Garbage Disposal Cleaner and
Freshener
1/2 cup vinegar
Water
Pour vinegar into an ice cube tray. Fill with water and freeze. Grind vinegar
cubes in the disposal once a week.
Grout Cleaner
3 cups baking soda
1 cup warm water
Prepare mixture fresh each time. Mix into smooth paste. Scrub into
grout and rinse well with clear water. | 