Cleaning Products

[Guest guest]

Great idea. . .I have only a " few " such recipes but will send them in when I

have time.

LaDonna

 

>>>Going through all these recipes and filing them, Jenni and I thought

it may be good to have a folder for cleaning products - toothpaste,

detergents and so on - but we only have one recipe and it's a little

lonely. If anyone has any recipes for these type of products it

would be great if you could post them so that we could create a

folder of them.

[Guest guest]

Candles, Telephones

Sponge with a piece of cotton dipped in rubbing alcohol.

 

Carpet Freshener

 

Combine 3/4 cup baking soda, 2 tbsp corn starch, and 1/4 cup perfumed talcum

powder. Sprinkle on dry carpet, let stand 5 to 15 minutes, then vacuum.

 

Cobwebs

 

For hard to reach spots, slip a sock over the end of a yardstick and secure with

a rubber band, then sweep the area. This method works well for cleaning under

radiators and refrigerators also.

 

Pet Urine

 

Dab area with toweling, wash with suds of liquid dish detergent, and rinse with

1/2 cup vinegar diluted in 1 qt warm water. Lay towels or paper towels over the

spot and weight down to absorb excess moisture. Let stand 4 to 6 hours, then

remove toweling, brush up nap and allow to dry completely. To speed drying, use

an electric fan.

 

Ovens

 

Fill a small glass bowl with 1/2 cup full-strength ammonia, place in oven and

close. Let stand overnight, then wipe loosened dirt with paper towels or

newspapers. If necessary, rub surfaces with a suitable abrasive, such as fine

steel wool, then wash with warm soapy water and rinse. Repeat process if

necessary.

 

Homemade Window Glass Cleaner

1/2 cup vinegar to 1 gallon of water (or 2 tablespoons per quart) OR

1/2 cup sudsy ammonia to 1 gallon water (or 2 tablespoons per quart)

OR

 

1/2 cup sudsy ammonia 2 cups rubbing alcohol 1 teaspoon liquid dishwashing

detergent 1 gallon water (This one is less likely to freeze in cold weather.)

Pots and Pans - Burned, and Crusted,on Foods

 

Soak or boil a solution of 2 tbsp baking soda per qt of water in each pan. Let

stand until particles are loosened, then wash as usual. Use a mild or moderate

abrasive if necessary.

 

Discolored Aluminum

Heat a solution of 1 tbsp vinegar per qt of water or 2 tsp cream of tartar per

qt of water in each pan until discoloration disappears.

 

Grease

Rub greasy spots with a mild or moderate abrasive, such as fine steel wool,

and a dish detergent until they disappear.

 

Stained No-Stick Cookware

To remove stains from no-stick surfaces, pour a solution of 1 cup water, 2

tbsp baking soda and 1/2 cup chlorine bleach into the pan and simmer 5 to 10

minutes. Do not allow mixture to boil or to boil over the side of the pan. Wash

in hot soapy water, rinse and dry. Apply a light coating of cooking oil. (Note:

This formula may fade dark-colored surfaces.)

Drains

 

To keep drains clear, flush daily with scalding water. For grease buildup,

dissolve 1 lb washing soda in 3 gal boiling water and pour down drain. To avoid

burns from boiling water, hold water container close to drain and pour slowly

and directly into drain. For heavy grease buildup, use a commercial drain

opener. Exercise extreme caution when using and follow label instructions

exactly. (Commercial drain openers can be used to clear hair buildup from

bathroom drains, also.)

 

Disinfectant/Mildew Remover

 

Dilute 3/4 cup chlorine bleach in 1 gal of water. Apply to tile and grout and

scrub; wipe shower stall and curtain; rinse thoroughly.

 

Fixtures

 

To clean stainless steel, chrome, fiberglass, ceramic, porcelain or enamel

fixtures, dissolve 2 tbsp baking soda in 1 qt of water.

 

Rust Stain and Hard Water Deposit Remover

 

Apply full-strength vinegar or lemon juice and let stand until spot disappears,

then rinse. Repeat if necessary.

 

Soap Scum

 

Apply baking soda dry or as a thick paste, rub vigorously with a wet sponge,

then rinse.

 

Toilet Bowl

 

Pour 1/4 cup full strength chlorine bleach OR 1/2 cup full strength ammonia into

bowl. DO NOT USE BOTH. Swish with a bowl brush and flush.

 

Combs and Brushes

 

Fill a basin with hot water, and add either 2 tbsp ammonia OR 1 tsp liquid dish

detergent. Drop in combs and brushes and soak 10 minutes, then use combs to

clean brushes. Rinse thoroughly and air dry.

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I grew up using some of these, and my daughters are well versed in the

cobweb solution!! I saved it for future reference though. Thanks AJ! AmyF