I came up with this inexpensive recipe after several attempts to get rid of these pesky critters. They breed very quickly and it's best to get a handle on them ASAP. This recipe is a combination of several...
Author: Mommy of Five
This weed killer is non-discriminatory....it kills what it is sprayed on, so be careful where you spray it. The good thing about this is that it is easy to make and very economical. Make sure you label...
Author: breezermom
If you check the dangers of fabric softener you will appericate this simple recipe that is much safer.
Author: barefootmommawv
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
I'm addicted to my catalytic scent lamp, and have several brands of lamps, including the famous berger brand lampe. The fuel is expensive to buy, and I deceided to make my own. I use this instead of store...
Author: crowmama
A good homemade recipe. I use a clean extra used vinegar bottle. If you try this tell me what you think. Makes about a gallon.
Author: Littlemomma
I was in desperate need of a skunk smell remover after our dog Cooper was sprayed by a skunk eating birdseed one evening at our bird feeder. I found this recipe on another web site. We used it on him and...
Author: Yoster
Based on a recipe from my Shaw's grocery store's Wild Harvest November 2009 holiday pamphlet. It says, "Along with potato peels and onion skins often comes a clogged sink. Thankfully, there is a way to...
Author: mersaydees
After a great deal of experimentation in my "lab" (which looks a lot like my kitchen), I developed a cheap, easy to make fake "Jet Dry" type dishwasher rinse aid that works very well. It's natural and...
Author: Deb in TX
Make and share this Drip Coffee Maker Cleaner recipe from Food.com.
Author: Hadice
This is really good for between patio stones or rock areas that tend to sprout weeds. Do not use it on your lawn. The weeds will grow back but then just spray them again
Author: Bergy
So, you've bought one of those nifty little squirt bottles of cleaner for your glasses, and now it's empty. Should you spend another small fortune on name brand refills or another bottle full? Absolutely...
Author: Roxi3617
Make and share this Cheap and Easy Homemade Window Cleaner recipe from Food.com.
Author: Charishma_Ramchanda
This solution is for heavy duty cleaning. Washing soda can be found in the cleaning aisle of your local grocery store along with the detergents and other cleaning products. Washing soda is not baking soda....
Author: The Daycare Lady
Environmentally friendly! Remove germs, mildew and mess. Can be used in the bathroom, kitchen etc... place in bucket or spray bottle.
Author: Chelle_N
I couldn't believe how dirty my watch and silver jewelry were when I tried this. Yuck! This saves money and is safe for you and the environment. The solution can be very drying to your hands so consider...
Author: No MSG
These decorations are nice in the x-mas tree but also as gift-tags. Use a gold or silver craft pen to write names on them.
Author: PetsRus
This is wonderful for keeping your shower curtains clean from dirt and mold. Cook time is wash cycle.
Author: Audrey M
This is by far the best all purpose cleaner I've found. It is fabulous on windows and mirrors, degreases wonderfully, and cuts gunk on sinks etc. and shines, shines, shines. I use it for everything but...
Author: Mrs. Jaye
A few household items that amazling cleans silver. I had a badly tarnished dish that these few items cleaned right up.
Author: DoryJean54
I found this recipe online and am giving it a try. I am posting it here so I can find it when I run out of this first batch.
Author: Rubies
Detergent for the dishwasher is SO expensive. I searched the net for a home-made alternative and developed this simple recipe. We've been using it for a while now and it washes the dishes even better than...
Author: Kookaburra
You'd never think that you could make ornaments from applesauce and cinnamon... but it actually works! They smell yummy, but I don't suggest eating them!!! I guess you could though! Don't blame me if they...
Author: buttercup0009
I have used everything on the market including vinegar and dish soap. Nothing worked especially on cat urine. I have been using this recipe for years now. It works! I have 4 cats and 2 dogs, and when one...
Author: Purrheart 562343
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 & food, protect them from decay or infection plus...
Author: Dreamer in Ontario
I had tried most everything to clean the porcelain enamel grates on my cooktop with little success. Then I read the use & care guide that came with the cooktop. How simple is this! NOTE: I used a plastic...
Author: SusieQusie
I got this recipe from FamilyFun magazine and have used it on numerous craft products. The texture is so smooth, totally non-toxic, and not sticky like other papier mache recipes.
Author: SilentCricket
Make and share this Green Window Cleaner recipe from Food.com.
Author: Velouria
I searched for a long time and couldn't find a good liquid dishwasher detergent recipe, so I played around and invented this one. It was inspired by the many powdered detergent recipes. It rinses well,...
Author: TRushforth
Make your own laundry detergent! This is really easy and really does save money! Great for people with allergies or fragrance sensitivity. This lasts a long time!
Author: Daphne2002
Make and share this Homemade Ant Killer recipe from Food.com.
Author: Shabby Sign Shoppe
Make and share this All Purpose Floor Cleaner recipe from Food.com.
Author: TishT
Make and share this Cheap Homemade Furniture Polish recipe from Food.com.
Author: Charishma_Ramchanda
This is great for sinks, showers and even hands. My husband fixed our roof and his hands were full of tar. He used this and the tar "melted off!" He said it was better than the hand cleaner mechanics use...
Author: Sully7
Make and share this Homemade Window Cleaner recipe from Food.com.
Author: TishT
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 to give it a good smell!
Author: TishT
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 like one that my daughter brought home and made...
Author: _Pixie_
Our HOA is a stickler about grass/weeds in the expansion joints of the driveway, but I am extremely leery of herbicides (or any commercial 'cide'). This easy mixture is also safe enough to let my 10 yr...
Author: SeaDawn
After months of preschoolers with markers, slime, play dough, wet nail polish, and of course, food on my dining room chairs, I couldn't stand them anymore. (The chairs, not the kids! lol) I really needed...
Author: Tinkerbell
Pomanders were originally metal or ivory filigree balls filled with spices fixed with ambergris, hence the name (from the French "pomme d'ambre", or apple of ambergris). Having a bowl of these fragrant...
Author: EdsGirlAngie
An inexpensive solution, and it works! Be sure to test for colorfastness: Dab a small amount of cleaner onto inconspicuous area of carpet or upholstery.
Author: Fauve
This makes an excellent gift. Make sure you make some for yourself too though because it really smells wonderful. Please note, you need to use whole cloves. Ground cloves are much stronger and will definitely...
Author: Marg CaymanDesigns
Make and share this Apple Pie Spice Potpourri recipe from Food.com.
Author: JustaQT
I wrote this recipe myself. I make most of our household cleaners. There is no soap in this. It's great on soap scum. My shower sparkles.
Author: AmericanLadybug
Make and share this Clorox Anywhere Spray Copycat recipe from Food.com.
Author: bmcnichol
I believe this originally came from Heloise. I always lose it so I thought posting it here was a good idea.
Author: Kimke
How many of you hate dirty walls? How many of you have tried to wash your walls but end up getting a streaky mess? This solutions cleans dirty finger prints that always seem to be on the walls....splash...
Author: Abby Girl
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 is fantastic! I used it on my bathroom mirror and...
Author: Sully7
Make and share this Tile and Grout Cleaner recipe from Food.com.
Author: JustaQT