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Easy Homemade Hand Sanitizer Using Rubbing Alcohol and Aloe
Let me start by saying that hand sanitizer isn’t something I use frequently. I think given the option, washing your hands with warm water and soap (thoroughly) is a much better option. I also want you to know that I am not a medical professional and am simply sharing what I am doing for me […]
Continue readingHomemade All Purpose Cleaner
Making your own cleaning products is a lot simpler than you my think. One of my favorite ingredients for cleaning is apple cider vinegar (or just plain white in a pinch). The recipe below makes for a great all purpose cleaner. I use it in the kitchen, the bathroom, on windows and the likes. You […]
Continue readingHomemade Febreeze
Hey, I am a frugal reader on a welfare budget. I found several recipes for homemade cleaners, and the one I use the most is homemade febreeze. Super easy too! Get fabric softer at the store….I like downey April fresh, but you can use any that the ingredients say Ionic or cationic on the label…this […]
Continue readingHomemade Shampoo
Benefits of each essential oil for this shampoo: Rosemary– Hair loss preventative Thyme– Antiseptic{prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms} and disinfectant{destroys bacteria} Lavender–Heals skin Tea Tree–Dandruff control I was inspired to make my own shampoo after reading 1001 Natural Remedies. I took a couple of her hair shampoo recipes and came up with this. Ingredients: […]
Continue readingHomemade Dishwasher Powder and How To Clean Dishwasher
This recipe is a mix of various ones I’ve found online, and the one that has held up against my testing. It works much better than the ‘green’ ones I’ve tried, and as well or nearly as well as various standard ones. To ensure you don’t need to rewash, scrape scraps off of plates and […]
Continue readingFrugal Homemade Silver Polish
I inherited some very old real silverware which has been bundled up and stored away for many many years. When I finally decided to bring them out and use them, I knew I needed a safe (and frugal!) method to polish the pieces and remove the tarnish. This is the very best method I’ve found. […]
Continue readingHomemade Glass And Tile Cleaner
I hated buying glass cleaner so I came up with my own solution: 1 part alcohol or water; 1 part white vinegar; 3 drops dish washing liquid. ( I like Dawn) note: my 'parts' are 1 cup I use the alcohol version for cleaning windows outside, it dries faster. Inside I use the water version […]
Continue readingHomemade Cleaner For Aluminum Framed Windows
Did you know a paste of baking powder and water is really a super cleaner for aluminum frame on windows? Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue readingBathroom Cleaning Scrub
We have very hard water, so I needed a scrub to get the sinks and tubs clean. 1 C Baking Soda 1 C Salt 1 C Borax 1/2 C Washing Soda Mix, sprinkle, scrub, rinse. I used an old Parmesan cheese container to keep this in. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, […]
Continue readingSoap Scum Remover For Tub And Shower – Fume Free
Baking Soda Nylon Scrubbie (the kind you bathe or shower with) Sprinkle baking soda on tub or shower. Take your scrubbie and scrub. Rinse. If you have a build up just do it a couple times. This really works and so simple. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional […]
Continue readingHomemade Carpet Cleaner
If you have kids and/or pets, carpet stains are nothing new for you. Over the years I’ve tried all sorts of different cleaning products. Here are my favorite homemade carpet cleaner recipes. One of the things I like best about these is that they do not contain a bunch of chemicals. We do a lot […]
Continue readingHomemade Glass Cleaner
One of the things I like best about my kitchen is the big mirror backsplash behind my stove. It works great and is easy to clean, but I do use glass cleaner on a daily basis on it. It’s not very expensive when you get the store brand version, but I can not stand the […]
Continue readingHomemade Drain Cleaner
Over the years we’ve spent a small fortune on drain cleaner products. I had no idea it was so easy to make homemade drain cleaner or that it worked so well. Homemade Drain Cleaner Recipe 1 box of baking soda vinegar Get a small box of baking soda and pour about half of it down […]
Continue readingHomemade Mildew Cleaner
We all have to deal with mildew of some sort in the bathroom. Instead of using a commercial product that contains plenty of harsh chemicals that aren’t good for your lungs, they one of these two homemade mildew cleaners instead. As an added bonus they are also a lot less expensive than the stuff you […]
Continue readingHomemade Fabric Softener
There is no need to spend a bunch of money at the store on regular fabric softener. All you need is a bit of baking soda and vinegar. In fact, vinegar is the perfect homemade fabric softener. Use plain white vinegar and add 1/4 cup to the final rinse of your laundry. By the time […]
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