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Citron (Etrog) Pomander

The etrog (citron) is a citrus fruit that is used by Jews every year during the holiday of Sukkot (late September, early October, depending on the lunar...

Author: Mirj2338

Windex

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Author: Debs Recipes

Homemade Wood Furniture Polish

Make and share this Homemade Wood Furniture Polish recipe from Food.com.

Author: TishT

How to Clean Hood Filters

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

Play Clay

This is a modeling dough for children that can also be used to make Christmas ornaments. I found this one in a newpaper. I haven't tried it but it looks...

Author: _Pixie_

Silver Cleaning Recipe

I believe this originally came from Heloise. I always lose it so I thought posting it here was a good idea.

Author: Kimke

Window Wash

Once you try this - you will never clean your windows with a different solution - I promise! This "recipe" comes from "Mary Ellen's Best of Helpful Hints"...

Author: ukichix

Carpet Cleaner for Steam Cleaning Machine

An inexpensive alternative to the store-bought variety. To check for color-fastness: test a bit of cleaner on an inconspicuous area of the carpet before...

Author: Fauve

Homemade Air Freshener

Make and share this Homemade Air Freshener recipe from Food.com.

Author: Chelle_N

Cinnamon Applesauce Holiday Ornaments

A wonderful holiday project to do with the young ones. Makes inedible, incredibly fragrant cinnamon "cookie" ornaments. These ornaments also work well...

Author: Fauve

Pergo or Any Laminate Floor Cleaner

An economical laminate floor cleaner spray that you can make for pennies... and it gets your floors just as clean as that expensive cleaner they sell in...

Author: atlfitgirl

Air Freshener

This is a quick, simple, and inexpesive way to freshen your home. No toxic chemicals, all natural recipe from another informative website.

Author: lauralie41

Fruit Fly/Gnat Trap

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

Furniture polish

This is from The Queen of Clean, out of her book called Talking Dirty with the Queen of Clean. It works really well, especially on wood that is dry or...

Author: That girl Mel

Charishma's Amazing Plastic Shower Curtain Cleaner

I made this all by myself and it works like a charm! This was actually put together last weekend when I was trying my hardest to clean my brother's bath...

Author: Charishma_Ramchanda

Cut Flower Preservative #1

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

Easy Homemade Microwave Cleaner

Make and share this Easy Homemade Microwave Cleaner recipe from Food.com.

Author: Charishma_Ramchanda

Reindeer Food

I'm posting this in response to a request. If my children were younger and we lived up north, you can be sure you'd find this on our lawn!

Author: SilentCricket

Laundry Detergent Powder

Found this on a MYO cleaners website and love how cheap it is to make! It's so easy to make, too! I keep mine in a quart sized jar and it takes up so little...

Author: Jellyqueen

Holiday Potpourri

Make and share this Holiday Potpourri recipe from Food.com.

Author: Miss Diggy

Tile and Grout Cleaner

Make and share this Tile and Grout Cleaner recipe from Food.com.

Author: JustaQT

Brass and Copper Cleaner

Make and share this Brass and Copper Cleaner recipe from Food.com.

Author: Audrey M

Homemade Windshield Wiper Fluid for Freezing Winters

I posted another homemade recipe for windshield cleaning fluid but that is for "most weather". This is the combination for those of you living in freezing...

Author: Penny Stettinius

Homemade Spray Starch

Posted by request. Add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch for a ligher starch and 3 tablespoons for stiffer.

Author: Roosie

Homemade Liquid Laundry Detergent

Got this recipe off a do it yourself site. It really works and is much cheaper than buying detergent at the store. Add a small amount of essential oil...

Author: TishT

Homemade Oven Cleaner

Ganked this one from the Monthly Cheapskate Newletter! It is from Judeen C. in Washington. I haven't tried this yet, but you can be sure I will!

Author: Amy - Ellies Mommie

Laminate Floor Cleaner

Environmentally friendly, no harsh chemicals! We tried the expensive cleaners and found our floors still looked streaky and dull. This homemade cleaner...

Author: Chelle_N

Beeswax Furniture Polish

Beeswax furniture polish with its soft, satin shine is considered the ultimate in wood care. What a terrific polish! I surfed across the recipe online...

Author: txgammi

All Purpose Cleaner

Make and share this All Purpose Cleaner recipe from Food.com.

Author: Kelsinclair

Homemade Carpet Freshener

We have cats and dogs and once a month I "treat" the house using this. I use mostly lavender and rosemary oil but also like lemongrass or peppermint. They...

Author: PetsRus

Skunk Deodorizer

I have not personally had to try this YET, but understand this works better than tomato juice for neutralizing the skunk solution. Use this first, as it...

Author: Claire de Luna

Faux Febreeze

A wonderful dirt cheap alternative to buying a $5 bottle of Febreze. This version is about 5 cents to make and the scent is much nicer too. I use it all...

Author: Loves2Teach

Eco friendly Cream Cleanser

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Author: Evamyth

Homemade Gel Air Freshener

Make and share this Homemade Gel Air Freshener recipe from Food.com.

Author: The Daycare Lady

Shower Cleaner Once a Week No Shower Mold Ever Again!

We had random mold spots in the shower on and off forever until I finally found a way to eliminate it forever. Once a week, and no more mold, forever!....

Author: OneEyeJack

All Natural Wood Polish

Why buy Pledge when 2 ingredients you probably have in your kitchen work just as well? From Vegetarian Times magazine.

Author: Prose

Odor be gone Pet Urine Remover

Make and share this Odor-be-gone Pet Urine Remover recipe from Food.com.

Author: txgammi

Easiest Glass Cleaner Ever

This is so somple!! Use Waterless Hand Sanitizer: Purell, etc. It isn't the most economical so I don't reccomend it for everyday use but in a pinch it...

Author: Sully7

Olive Oil Furniture Polish

I love stupid, easy household tricks! I found that after using this method, the dust seems to settle and not fly around once disturbed....which makes clean...

Author: Abby Girl

Improve the Efficiency of Your Septic Tank

Make and share this Improve the Efficiency of Your Septic Tank recipe from Food.com.

Author: The Daycare Lady

Grandpa's Antacid Relief

Make and share this Grandpa's Antacid Relief recipe from Food.com.

Author: The Daycare Lady

Stain Remover for Clothes

My daughter spilled a cup of grape juice on her hot pink shirt. This did the trick, and the shirt's still pink! I got this from my sister in law and am...

Author: Kaarin

Upholstery Shampoo

This simple formula will get your upholstered furniture clean quickly, gently, and for a fraction of the price you'd pay for a store-bought upholstery...

Author: txgammi

Christmas Tree Care

Make and share this Christmas Tree Care recipe from Food.com.

Author: Crabbycakes

Easy, All Natural Hard Floor Cleaner

Chemical-free! Because Pinesol and Mr. Clean make me gag. Add some essential oils (I like lavender) if you desire a prettier smell. From Vegetarian Times...

Author: Prose

Plant Leaf Gloss

I have large leafy plants that can get really dusty. I use this solution every 4 - 5 months to keep them clean. The computer does not recognize "part"...

Author: Abby Girl

All Natural Laundry Detergent (1 Year Supply)

This stuff is wonderful! Very economical and perfect for people with sensitive skin/allergies or those who wish to "go green," and it really works! Soap...

Author: Prose

Homemade Cling Toilet Bowl Cleaner (That Really Works!)

Works as well (or better than) the commercial stuff with the chemicals in it. You can add a few drops of blue food coloring, if you prefer. I also recommend...

Author: WI Cheesehead

Powdered Laundry Soap

This is an easy and frugal way to make your own laundry soap. Try making your own scents using different scented soaps! This recipe orignally calls for...

Author: Pepper Monkey

Alice's Wonder Spray All Purpose Cleaner

This came from Karen Logan's "Clean House, Clean Planet". I mixed up a batch to try it one day and haven't used commercial all-purpose cleaners since....

Author: SaraStar