lavender detergent:CLEANING TIPS

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1. To clean windows and mirrors, mix equal parts of vinegar and water in a

spray bottle. Spray on windows and wipe off with crumpled up newspapers.

 

2. To remove stains from carpet and upholstered furniture, mix equal parts

of white vinegar, liquid dish detergent and water. Spray on stains and

scrub

with a brush and rinse with water. Another trick is to use shaving cream to

clean carpet stains. Just scrub it in and rinse and let dry.

 

3. For a natural carpet deodorizer, sprinkle carpet with baking soda. Let

sit for a few minutes; then vacuum as usual.

 

4. Mix equal parts olive oil and lemon juice for a natural furniture

polish.

Just apply with a soft cloth and buff to a shine. You can also use this on

wood paneling.

 

5. When you have cleaned out your kitchen drawers, a bay leaf placed in the

bottom will discourage bugs.

 

6. For a general all-purpose cleaner (instead of cleaners like Fantastik,

etc.) mix 2 teaspoons each of borax and baking soda in 1 quart water. Put

in a

spray bottle.

 

7. Put an old sock on your hand, dampen it a little, and dust the leaves of

your houseplants. Add a dab of mayonnaise and your plants' leaves will

shine!

 

8. To clean the toilet, sprinkle in baking soda and scrub with a brush.

 

9. If you have rust stains in your bathtub or sink, pour on hydrogen

peroxide and sprinkle on a little cream of tartar. Let it sit for a half

hour or so,

then wipe clean.

 

10. For cleaning bathroom tile and fixtures, mix 1/2 cup vinegar with 2

cups

rubbing alcohol and about 1 tablespoon of liquid dishwashing soap. Add this

to a gallon of water.

 

11. Pour a cup of baking soda and a cup of vinegar down your drain followed

 

by a quart of boiling water, to deodorize it and keep it flowing freely.

 

By using ordinary household products to clean, you can save money and at

the

same time do something positive for our environment!

 

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[Guest guest]

Thank you for these!

 

Molly

On Apr 19, 2006, at 7:37 AM, dadsjuana wrote:

 

> 1. To clean windows and mirrors, mix equal parts of vinegar and

> water in a

> spray bottle. Spray on windows and wipe off with crumpled up

> newspapers.

> <snip>