1/8 cup vegetable oil-based liquid 1/2 cup fragrant herb tea Soap (such as Murphy Oil Soap®) 2 gallons warm water 1/4 to 1/2 cup vinegar or lemon juice Combine in a bucket. Swirl until sudsy, then use for mopping. Post Read More …
Wood Floor Soap
Year: 2024
Tea Kettle Lime Sediment Remover
Tile Cleaner and Grease Remover
Steam Iron Mineral Deposit Remover
Wood Cabinet Cleaner/Polish
2/3 cup white vinegar 1/3 cup safflower oil Pour vinegar into blender. With the blender running, add oil in a thin stream. Blend until the mixture is emulsified. Apply with a soft cloth and buff to a shine. Post Views: Read More …
Transplant Mix
Toasted Almonds
Spread almonds in an ungreased baking pan. Place in 350 degree F oven and bake 5 to 10 minutes or until almonds are light brown, stirring once or twice to ensure even browning. Note that almonds will continue to brown Read More …
Silverstone/Teflon Baking Soda Soak
Wall Paper Remover
1 part vinegar 1 part hot water Dip roller or sponge into solution and wet paper thoroughly. After two applications, the paper should peel off in sheets. NOTE: Use a paint roller. It is much more effective than using a Read More …
Wonder Spray
1/4 cup white vinegar 2 teaspoons Borax 1/4 cup liquid soap 32 ounces hot water 20 drops essential oil* Combine all ingredients. Use as you would any other cleaning spray. * Lavender is an antibiotic, antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial. Post Read More …
Velvet Scrub
Use this on fiberglass or the inside of a refrigerator. 4 tablespoons baking soda 1 tablespoon Soft Soap 4 cups warm water Combine and pour into a plastic pump-type spray bottle. Spray directly on the surface to be cleaned and Read More …
Wooden Floor Cleaner
2 tablespoons ammonia 5 tablespoons turpentine 1 pint mineral oil 1/2 cup vegetable oil Mix in a jar. To use, add 1 cup mixture to 1 quart warm water in a bucket. Mop the floor, following the grain. Wipe completely Read More …
Squirrel Repellent
1 ounce Murphy’s Oil Soap 1 ounce hot sauce 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Mix everything together and put the mixture in a 22 ounce spray bottle. Fill the bottle to the top with water. Gently mix. Spray everything around where Read More …
Wall Cleaner (for heavy dirt)
1 gallon hot water 1 cup ammonia 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup baking soda Scrub with a terry cloth rag, then wipe dry with a clean rag. NOTE: This is so strong it may dull a glossy wall. Post Read More …
Wall Wash (for painted walls)
2 tablespoons ammonia 1 quart warm water 2 tablespoons liquid detergent Mix well. Dust the walls first with a dry mop. Wash with Wall Wash mixture, rubbing gently. Sponge off with 1 tablespoon borax to 1 quart rinse water. Wipe Read More …
Toilet Bowl Cleaner
1 cup bleach 1 to 10 cups water Pour bleach and water into a clean gallon-size plastic jug. Label, cap, and keep out of the reach of children. Pour 1 cup into the toilet. Let sit for 30 minutes with Read More …
Spot Stopper (for dishwasher)
1 cup borax 1/2 cup baking soda Mix ingredients and store in a clean, tightly closed pint-size jar or can. Label and keep out of the reach of children. To use, add 1 teaspoon of the mixture to your dishwasher Read More …
Termite Remedy
1 quart creosote 1 (1 pound) box moth balls 1 quart household ammonia 1 package hartshorn Mix and dissolve all ingredients in a gallon jug. Put 1 cupful in 3 gallons of water for spray. Keep corked and out of Read More …
Vinyl Cleaner
Vinyl Cleaner 1 part whiting 1 teaspoon mild dishwashing liquid 3 parts baking soda 2 quarts warm water Combine whiting and baking soda in a bowl or bucket. Stir well. Rub powder onto the vinyl with a damp sponge. Mix Read More …
Soft Soap (for delicate washables)
1/4 cup soap flakes or grated soap ends 1 cup water 1/4 cup borax Simmer in a saucepan, stirring until of uniform consistency. Strain into a jar. Cover and store. Wash most items in hot water with a small amount Read More …
Septic Tank Treatment
This is an effective cleaner for your septic tank, and it will not harm the system. 2 cups brown sugar 5 cups warm water 1 tablespoon baker’s yeast Stir sugar and yeast into the warm water until dissolved. Pour the Read More …