For those of you who hate poison-type drain cleaners, use white vinegar and baking soda. This will clean and unclog a drain. Also drops of white vinegar...
Author: Mirj2338
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...
Author: Mommy of Five
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...
Author: breezermom
If you check the dangers of fabric softener you will appericate this simple recipe that is much safer.
Author: barefootmommawv
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...
Author: Yoster
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...
Author: crowmama
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...
Author: anonymous23
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
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...
Author: Deb in TX
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...
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...
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...
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...
Author: The Daycare Lady
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!!!...
Author: buttercup0009
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
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...
Author: SusieQusie
Make and share this Drip Coffee Maker Cleaner recipe from Food.com.
Author: Hadice
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 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,...
Author: Mrs. Jaye
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...
Author: Sully7
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...
Author: Kookaburra
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...
Author: No MSG
Make and share this Homemade Ant Killer recipe from Food.com.
Author: Shabby Sign Shoppe
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....
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
Make and share this Green Window Cleaner recipe from Food.com.
Author: Velouria
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...
Author: Dreamer in Ontario
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....
Author: Tinkerbell
Make and share this Apple Pie Spice Potpourri recipe from Food.com.
Author: JustaQT
Make and share this Cheap Homemade Furniture Polish recipe from Food.com.
Author: Charishma_Ramchanda
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...
Author: EdsGirlAngie
Make and share this Easy Homemade Microwave Cleaner recipe from Food.com.
Author: Charishma_Ramchanda
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 and share this All Purpose Floor Cleaner recipe from Food.com.
Author: TishT
Make and share this Super Drain Cleaner Recipe recipe from Food.com.
Author: JustaQT
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
This makes an excellent gift. Make sure you make some for yourself too though because it really smells wonderful. Please note, you need to use whole cloves....
Author: Marg CaymanDesigns
Make and share this Clorox Anywhere Spray Copycat recipe from Food.com.
Author: bmcnichol
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...
Author: gailanng
We have a fireplace with glass doors. "How beautiful!" we thought when we bought the place. It didn't take long to figure out it was a curse rather than...
Author: Chef Tweaker
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
I searched for a long time and couldn't find a good liquid dishwasher detergent recipe, so I played around and invented this one. It was inspired by the...
Author: TRushforth
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...
Author: Daphne2002
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...
Author: SilentCricket
I believe this originally came from Heloise. I always lose it so I thought posting it here was a good idea.
Author: Kimke
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...
Author: Abby Girl
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