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Grandpa's Antacid Relief

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

Author: The Daycare Lady

Lemon Air Freshener

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Author: Mandy

Homemade 'Oxygen' Cleaner

The name brand is expensive but this is an inexpensive alternative and less harmful to your clothes than bleach!

Author: TishT

All Purpose Cleaner/Disinfectant

Tea tree oil and thyme essential oils are antiseptic, antifungal, antiviral and are great for use in the home. As the testers pointed out, it's perfectly fine and effective if you use other essential oils...

Author: byZula

Antifungal Rose Spray

I know people love their roses. If you have some you may want to try this home brew. From Woman's Day 4/20/99

Author: Charlotte J

Lavender Pillow Mist

This natural sedative will help you relax and drift off into a deep and restful sleep. Enjoy my favourite pillow recipe! This is from the book 'Spa' Glow Guide: Simple steps for health and well being by...

Author: Charishma_Ramchanda

Deb's Peppermint Dishwasher Detergent

Like many people, I've tried for years to develop a cheap, natural recipe for dishwasher detergent that really works. This recipe, combined with my Homemade Jet Dry Rinse, comes close in performance to...

Author: Deb in TX

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

Earth Friendly Polishing Cleanser

This cleanser is so simple. You probably already have the main ingredient in you cupboard. It leaves your sink and your pots sparkling clean without the use of harsh chemicals or perfumes.

Author: Dreamer in Ontario

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. Good essential oil combos are tea tree and peppermint,...

Author: SaraStar

Vanilla Room Spray Recipe

Make and share this Vanilla Room Spray Recipe recipe from Food.com.

Author: JustaQT

Keeping White Socks White

I love Jerry Baker's helpful tips and household recipes, and here's another from his book. Dirty white socks will come clean as a whistle if you try this:

Author: txgammi

Homemade Gel Air Freshener

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

Author: The Daycare Lady

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 shampoo. From a book by Jerry Baker.

Author: txgammi

Vasili's White Oil Spray

Make and share this Vasili's White Oil Spray recipe from Food.com.

Author: Missy Wombat

Wildlife Repellent Recipe

by Carol Martino This mixture is non-toxic and it will not harm any animal, but will succeed in keeping them away. This probably will not work for birds (birds do not have a sense of smell.) Recommended...

Author: drhousespcatcher

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" fast-easy-fun ways of solving household problems....

Author: ukichix

Fruit Fly/Gnat Trap

This will help take care of those fruit flies that gather around the stuff you have to take out to the compost pile or those bananas you haven't gotten around to baking with yet. The photo I posted (the...

Author: anonymous23

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 up a snap!

Author: Abby Girl

Family Safe Insecticide

Once in a while it seems we /must/ bite the bullet and actually use a '-cide'. While we seem to be able to usually manage household and plant pests with care and nature's remedies, after bringing home...

Author: SeaDawn

Odor be gone Pet Urine Remover

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

Author: txgammi

Scented Rocks

Place these homemade rocks in a bowl or dish to scent your room. This is a nice alternative to potpourri! Recipe from www.make-stuff.com I dusted my scented rocks with some cocoa powder and they look so...

Author: Charishma_Ramchanda

Essential Oils Dishwashing Liquid

Enjoy the fragrance and scrub away at those pots and pans! This will lift your spirits while washing the dishes! Not suited for automatic dishwashers. Thank you, Auntie Karen(Chef Yogi) for this recipe...

Author: Charishma_Ramchanda

The Smart Girl's Way to Clean Silver

Now how come no one mentioned this snazzy little trick in high school chemistry all those years ago?

Author: Missy Wombat

Detox Your Lunch Box

Organic food can get a little pricey if you are on a budget, but you can still eliminate a good bit of the harmful stuff from your fruits and veggies with this soak. It is from the book 'Spa - Glow Guide...

Author: Charishma_Ramchanda

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 flakes are often available at craft stores. Use...

Author: Prose

"Green" Baking Soda Cleanser

Great for all purpose cleaning, including (but not limited to) the shower, glasses, and dishes. Works very well on stainless steel. Inexpensive and no chemicals.

Author: one_of_t2

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 your favorite essential oils. 10-20 drops per...

Author: WI Cheesehead

Hard Water Laundry Detergent

Make and share this Hard Water Laundry Detergent recipe from Food.com.

Author: JustaQT

All Natural Tub and Toilet Cleaner

Who need harsh chemicals? Not me! And my tub has never been so white! From Vegetarian Times magazine

Author: Prose

Original Milk Paint

This is the perfect paint for furniture and interior walls, especially for those that want to avoid chemical fumes in their home. Though I found this in "The Natural Formula Book for Home and Yard" by...

Author: dogsandwoods

Antibacterial Bathroom Cleaner

A natural antibacterial cleanser that helps you clean your home without hurting the planet. The aroma of the essential oils makes the cleaning experience a pleasure. (Use only essential oils.)

Author: byZula

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!. Here is a list of the once opened and never used...

Author: OneEyeJack

Windex

A little different than the other homemade window cleaners posted here, this solution works great and I've saved a lot of money over the years using it!

Author: Debs Recipes

Homemade Bleach Alternative(All Natural)

Make and share this Homemade Bleach Alternative(All Natural) recipe from Food.com.

Author: strangelittlebeast

Blood Buster

Jerry Baker's books have the most amazing household tips and helpful hints. Here's another good one! If you can't get to a blood stain right away and it's had a chance to make itself at home, hydrogen...

Author: txgammi

Cleans Everything Cleaner (Even Grout!)

This cleaner is great. I use it for everything. Laundry (1/2 cup per load) Dishes (a squirt in the sink) Dishwashers (in the prewash only)Bathroom. It is a combination of many recipies for laundry soap...

Author: Sully7

Eco friendly Cream Cleanser

An ecologically sound alternative to SoftScrub. I found this recipe in a booklet of eco-friendly housekeeping and gardening put out by my municipality.

Author: Evamyth

Take Time to Smell the Roses Cut Flower Enhancer, Extender

This mixture is just as good if not better then those little packets you get when you buy cut flower. Add this to you home grown cut flowers to enjoy indoors.

Author: Rita1652

Organic Fly Spray

Make and share this Organic Fly Spray recipe from Food.com.

Author: Missy Wombat

Shampoo for Head Lice

Make and share this Shampoo for Head Lice recipe from Food.com.

Author: The Daycare Lady

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" so I have used tsp.

Author: Abby Girl

Easy No Cost Fire Starters

I'm afraid that I'm not really good at starting fires in the fireplace. And, since it will be fireplace season soon, I thought that I would post this little tip here. I read about this somewhere online...

Author: lazyme

Wonderful Kitchen Sink Scrub That Makes Your Sink Glow!

My wonderful Auntie Karen(Chef Yogi) has been so generous and kind to me. She sent me over half a dozen awesome essential oils which is something I have been wanting for so many months!! She sent me this...

Author: Charishma_Ramchanda

Permanent Marker Remover

Found this online after my kids were coloring with a permanent marker and it bled through onto my new kitchen table. Worked wonders! I have used this since with the same results after my 1 yr. old marked...

Author: Elaniemay

Removing Perspiration Stains

Make and share this Removing Perspiration Stains recipe from Food.com.

Author: Rita1652

Natural Wood Furniture Dusting Spray

A neat, organic cleaner as posted on Frugally Sustainable. I like that it's not loaded with toxic chemicals.

Author: Molly53

Nonstick Cookware Stain Remover

Have you ever got something baked hard on your Nonstick cookware? Here is a way to possibly get it off that pan without scratching the surface!

Author: TishT

Fragrant Linen Water

I will never be a domestic goddess, I like cooking but I hate ironing!! Spraying this on the pieces to be ironed makes that dreadful task a bit more bearable! The classic fragrance for this is lavender,...

Author: PetsRus

Homemade Linen and Sweater Protector & Cedar Chest Revitaliser

Over time, cedar chests and closets lose their awesome cedar smell. Also, the cedarwood becomes dry. This solution revitalises cedar wood and brings back that lovely cedar smell. This recipe is from the...

Author: Charishma_Ramchanda