In case you missed my origianal posts in my Do-It-Yourself Series, here they are again!!
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Showing posts with label diy. Show all posts
Monday, August 24, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Do-It-Yourself - All Other Cleaners
Man, I have really enjoyed doing this series. I have one last day of it and this is really just a bunch of different cleaners that can be used in multiple rooms that I didn't want to stick to just one room!*Metal Rust*
- 2 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Apply and rub well!
*All Purpose Cleaner - 1*
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 2 tsp borax (optional)
- 1/2 gallon water
Mix together and store. This is said to be used on everything.
*All Purpose Cleaner - 2*
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp borax
- hot water
- few drops dish soap
- 10 drops essential oil
Mix together in a spray bottle.
*Glass Cleaner - 1*
- 1 cup rubbing alcohol
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp vinegar
Mix together in a spray bottle.
*Glass Cleaner - 2*
Lemon juice with less linty cloth.
*Glass Cleaner - 3*
Club soda with newspaper.
*Removing Stickers*
Moisten with vinegar, let stand for 10 mins and remove.
Info gathered from various blogs...
I have not tested everything and do not know what works best for you. I am not responsible for any damage caused by any product you use in your household. I am not saying any of this will even damage anything, I am just watching my back. Feel free to leave a comment about your experience with any of these!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Do-It-Yourself - Floor Cleaners
Don't miss the other Do-It-Yourself Cleaners!
Here's Day 4 of my Do-It-Yourself Cleaners series!!
*Wood Floor Cleaner*
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 gallon water
Mix together and mop with it like you would a normal cleaner.
*Fresh Carpet Mix*
- 2 cups baking soda
- 1-2 drops essential oil
Mix it together and don't worry about the baking soda being to moist. Sprinke the mixture on rugs and carpets, let sit for 5 mins and vacuum up.
*Set In Stains on Carpet*
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tsp liquid dish soap
- 1 cup water
Mix together and apply to stain, let sit for a couple mins and blot the stain.
*New Spills on Carpet*
Mix equal parts vinegar and water. Spray on spill and let sit for a couple mins and blot the spil.
Info gathered from various blogs...
I have not tested everything and do not know what works best for you. I am not responsible for any damage caused by any product you use in your household. I am not saying any of this will even damage anything, I am just watching my back. Feel free to leave a comment about your experience with any of these!
Monday, August 17, 2009
Do-It-Yourself - Laundry Cleaners
Don't miss the other Do-It-Yourself Cleaners:
I did a post in the very beginning of this blog about homemade laundry detergent so go check that out and scroll down to see the other laundry cleaners here!
*Bleach Alternative*
- 1/2 cup borax
- 2 gallons hot water
or
- hydrogen peroxide (3%)
Soak the borax in the hot water for 5 mins. Use just like regular bleach.
*Laundry Softener*
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 2 cups baking soda
- 4 cups water
Combine over the sink (it will fizz), pour in a plastic bottle (an empty downy bottle will be perfect!) and shake. Use in your downy ball or in the final rinse cycle!
Info gathered from various blogs...
I have not tested everything and do not know what works best for you. I am not responsible for any damage caused by any product you use in your household. I am not saying any of this will even damage anything, I am just watching my back. Feel free to leave a comment about your experience with any of these!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Do-It-Yourself - Bathroom Cleaners
Here's day 2 of my DIY series! I love this stuff!!
*Tub and Tile Cleaner*
I have not tested everything and do not know what works best for you. I am not responsible for any damage caused by any product you use in your household. I am not saying any of this will even damage anything, I am just watching my back. Feel free to leave a comment about your experience with any of these!
- 1 1/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup liquid soap
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 2 tbsp vinegar
Add liquid soap to water and let dissolve, stir in baking soda, then add vinegar. Make sure you rinse well after using to avoid residue.
*Clogged Drains*
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup baking soda
Pour in the clogged drain and let sit for a few minutes, flush that wiht a teapot full of boiling water.
*Soap Scum Removal*
Use a damp sponge or wash cloth and scrub with baking soda.
Vinegar can be directly applied to the surface. Let that sit and scrub.
*Toilet*
Sprinkle baking soda and lemon juice into the toilet and let sit. Scrub with a toilet brush.
Spray vinegar around the bowl, sprinkle with baking soda and scrub with toilet brush.
Be sure to check out my other Do-It-Yourself Cleaners posts!
Info gathered from various blogs...
I have not tested everything and do not know what works best for you. I am not responsible for any damage caused by any product you use in your household. I am not saying any of this will even damage anything, I am just watching my back. Feel free to leave a comment about your experience with any of these!
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Do-It-Yourself - Kitchen Cleaners
Today is day one of my five day series of Do-It-Yourself household cleaners. I love this stuff! It's great because most of the items you are going to be using are items that can be found around your house as it is! So, let's get started with the kitchen!
*Silver Polish*
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- 1 cup water
Dissolve the salt and baking soda in warm water. Submerge you silverware and let sit for an hour. Rinse under running water and wipe dry with a cloth.
*Veggie Wash*
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp baking soda
- 1 cup water
Put mixture in a spray bottle. Rinse off your veggies after using.
*Clean and Sharpen Garbage Disposal*
- ice cubes
- lemon juice
Add them both and turn on the disposal!
*Clean Sponges*
Soak dirty sponges in water with lemon juice and vinegar. Keep moist and microwave for 1 min and 30 secs.
*Burnt Food or Fishy Smell*
Sprinkle an old pie pan with cinnamon, nutmeg and a dash of orange essential oil. Place in warm oven and let sit while the oven cools.
Go check out the other Do-It-Yourself posts!
Info gathered from various blogs...
I have not tested everything and do not know what works best for you. I am not responsible for any damage caused by any product you use in your household. I am not saying any of this will even damage anything, I am just watching my back. Feel free to leave a comment about your experience with any of these!
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