• CLEANING
• LAUNDRY -
• Mix 1 cup of Ivory soap(or Fels Naptha) with half a cup
• of washing soda and half a cup of borax. Use 1
• tablespoon for light loads and 2 tablespoons for heavy load
• ALL PURPOSE CLEANER -
• 1/2 cup of vinegar, 1/4 cup of baking soda (or 2 teaspoons
• of borax) in to 1/2 gallon of water.
• 4 WINDOWS, FLOORS, COUNTERS, TUBS, TOILET, SINK.
• DISINFECTANT -
• Mix 2 tsp of borax, 4 tablespoons of vinegar and 3 cups
• of hot water. For stronger cleaning power add 1/4
• liquid castile soap. Wipe on with dampened cloth or use
• spray bottle.
• CARPET CLEANER -
• STAIN- Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in
• a spray bottle. Spray directly on stain, let sit for
• several minutes, and clean with a brush or sponge using
• warm soapy water.
• GREASE SPOTS - Sprinkle cornstarch on to spot and wait
• 15-30 minutes before vacuuming.
• HEAVY SPOTS - 1/4 cup vinegar, salt, and borax. Rub
• paste into carpet and leave for a few hours, then vacuum.
• BATHROOM MOLD - Mix 1 part hydrogen peroxide with two
• parts water and put in spray bottle. Spray moldy area
• and wait 1 hour before rinsing off.
• AIR FRESHENER(s)
• Place lemon juice, baking soda, and vinegar in a small
• dish and place around the house to absorb odors.
• Prevent cooking odors - simmer vinegar (1 tsp in 1 cup
• of water on the stove while cooking.
• Keep fresh coffee grounds on the counter.
• Simmer water and cinnamon or other spices on stove.
• DEODORIZE
• PLASTIC CONTAINERS -soak in warm water & baking soda
• GARBAGE DISPOSAL -grind up orange & lemon peel in disposal.
• CARPETS - sprinkle baking soda on carpet several hours
• before vacuuming.
• GARAGE - place sliced onion on plate in the center of
• the room for 12-24 hours.
• DRAIN CLEANER.
• LIGHT CLEANING - Mix half a cup of salt in 4L of water,
• heat but not to a boil and pour down the drain.
• STRONGER CLEANER - Pour half cup of baking soda down
• the drain, and then pour half a cup of vinegar. After 15 * minutes, pour boiling water in drain.
• DISHWASHER SOAP
• Mix equal parts borax and washing soda, but increase
• the washing soda if the water is hard.
• DISHWASHING SOAP
• Add 2-3 tablespoons of vinegar to liquid soap & warm water.
• METAL CLEANER AND POLISH
• ALUMINUM - Use a soft cloth and Cream of Tartar & water.
• BRASS/BRONZE- Polish with soft cloth dipped in lemon and
• baking soda solution or salt and vinegar solution.You can * also apply a dap of ketchup on tarnished spot and rub with * soft cloth.
• GOLD - Clean with toothpaste or a mix of salt, vinegar, and * flour.
• SILVER - line a pain with aluminum foil and fill it with
• water; add a teaspoon each of baking soda and salt. Bring
• to a boil and immerse silver. Polish with softcloth.
• STAINLESS STEEL - Clean with dampened cloth with undiluted
• white vinegar or olive oil. For stainless Cookware - Mix for 4 tbs of baking soda in 1 quart water and apply with soft

cloth. Wipe dry using clean cloth.

• STAINLESS STEEL SINK- Pour some club soda on an absorbent
• clean cloth, then wipe dry with this clean cloth.