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Oven Cleaner

Make and share this Oven Cleaner recipe from Food.com.

Author: Chelle_N

Pergo or Any Laminate Floor Cleaner

An economical laminate floor cleaner spray that you can make for pennies... and it gets your floors just as clean as that expensive cleaner they sell in stores... if not cleaner! This formula has been...

Author: atlfitgirl

Fruit Fly/Gnat Trap

I saw anonymous23's recipe posted today and thought I'd add my recipe also. I made this a long time ago and it does work.

Author: Charlotte J

Homemade Wood Furniture Polish

Make and share this Homemade Wood Furniture Polish recipe from Food.com.

Author: TishT

Faux Febreeze

A wonderful dirt cheap alternative to buying a $5 bottle of Febreze. This version is about 5 cents to make and the scent is much nicer too. I use it all the time.

Author: Loves2Teach

Economical Homemade Liquid Laundry Soap

This homemade laundry soap can really help save money, plus it seems to work as well as the store bought soap. It cost about .30 cents per gallon to make! Prep time does not include letting the mixture...

Author: Kim D.

Super Drain Cleaner Recipe

Make and share this Super Drain Cleaner Recipe recipe from Food.com.

Author: JustaQT

De Skunker

Make and share this De-Skunker recipe from Food.com.

Author: Michigan Dreamer

Dish Washer Cleaning Made Easy

Thanks to Bev's recipe for cleaning my clothes washer I thought maybe someone would also enjoy a shiny clean dish washer!

Author: TishT

Applesauce Spice Ornaments

Looking for a gift idea for friends and family? Or maybe you're looking for some ornaments for a Christmas tree! Try these fragrant ornaments! Maybe you could make this a pre-holiday family activity and...

Author: SilentCricket

How to Clean Hood Filters

This method is nothing short of a miracle to clean kitchen hood filters. Non-toxic and cheap, cheap, cheap! The only problem you should have is finding the right vessel. I used a roasting pan, but maybe...

Author: gailanng

Charishma's Amazing Plastic Shower Curtain Cleaner

I made this all by myself and it works like a charm! This was actually put together last weekend when I was trying my hardest to clean my brother's bath tub's plastic shower curtain that had mildew and...

Author: Charishma_Ramchanda

Sparkling Fireplace Glass

We have a fireplace with glass doors. "How beautiful!" we thought when we bought the place. It didn't take long to figure out it was a curse rather than a blessing. They fog over with only one fire and...

Author: Chef Tweaker

Essential Oil Room Air Freshener Spray Recipe

Essential Oil Room Air Freshener Spray Recipe Make your own essential oil air freshening sprays with this fun and easy recipe! You can bottle this and give it as gifts, or just enjoy using it in your own...

Author: JustaQT

Easy Homemade Microwave Cleaner

Make and share this Easy Homemade Microwave Cleaner recipe from Food.com.

Author: Charishma_Ramchanda

Air Freshener

This is a quick, simple, and inexpesive way to freshen your home. No toxic chemicals, all natural recipe from another informative website.

Author: lauralie41

Laminate Floor Cleaner

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Author: Chelle_N

Homemade Spray Starch

Posted by request. Add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch for a ligher starch and 3 tablespoons for stiffer.

Author: Roosie

Carpet Cleaner for Steam Cleaning Machine

An inexpensive alternative to the store-bought variety. To check for color-fastness: test a bit of cleaner on an inconspicuous area of the carpet before using the first time.

Author: Fauve

Brass and Copper Cleaner

Make and share this Brass and Copper Cleaner recipe from Food.com.

Author: Audrey M

Homemade Carpet Freshener

We have cats and dogs and once a month I "treat" the house using this. I use mostly lavender and rosemary oil but also like lemongrass or peppermint. They say that using lavender and rosemary it not just...

Author: PetsRus

Reindeer Food

I'm posting this in response to a request. If my children were younger and we lived up north, you can be sure you'd find this on our lawn!

Author: SilentCricket

Holiday Potpourri

Make and share this Holiday Potpourri recipe from Food.com.

Author: Miss Diggy

Earth Friendly All Purpose Cleaner

WOW! No streaks, no smears, no buffing. This will clean ceramic tile counter tops, windows and their vinyl casings, SS appliances, sealed wood AND it removes hairspray from mirrors. So far that's all I've...

Author: Deely

Brass Cleaner

Now clean all brass objects in your home without buying expensive brass cleaners at the grocery store. Easy recipe to adjust to the amount you need.

Author: jmdoyle

Daily shower cleaner

Daily shower cleaner. Much cheaper than the stuff you buy in the store. Use only on tile. (not fiberglass)

Author: seashell

Improve the Efficiency of Your Septic Tank

Make and share this Improve the Efficiency of Your Septic Tank recipe from Food.com.

Author: The Daycare Lady

Stain Remover for Clothes

My daughter spilled a cup of grape juice on her hot pink shirt. This did the trick, and the shirt's still pink! I got this from my sister in law and am posting it here so I don't lose it. The "dish detergent"...

Author: Kaarin

Fruit Fly/Gnat Trap

I detest any type of bug or fly in my house, so when I saw a newscast regarding fruit flies, my interest perked up quite quickly! (I am the one that runs after everyone to close the screen doors!!) They...

Author: Abby Girl

How to Clean or De Scale Your Kettle

This is such an easy way to clean all the build-up in your electric kettle and I've found works much better than vinegar.

Author: Mandy

Cut Flower Preservative #1

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 and food, protect them from decay or infection,...

Author: Dreamer in Ontario

Best Cleaning Silver

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Author: Abby Girl

Beeswax Furniture Polish

Beeswax furniture polish with its soft, satin shine is considered the ultimate in wood care. What a terrific polish! I surfed across the recipe online but don't remember where.

Author: txgammi

Dishwasher Tablets

I found this on another site and wanted to share. Those darned storebought dishwasher tabs are SO expensive. Borax and washing soda should both be available in the laundry aisle at the supermarket. Use...

Author: Molly53

All Natural Wood Polish

Why buy Pledge when 2 ingredients you probably have in your kitchen work just as well? From Vegetarian Times magazine.

Author: Prose

Easy, All Natural Hard Floor Cleaner

Chemical-free! Because Pinesol and Mr. Clean make me gag. Add some essential oils (I like lavender) if you desire a prettier smell. From Vegetarian Times magazine.

Author: Prose

Furniture polish

This is from The Queen of Clean, out of her book called Talking Dirty with the Queen of Clean. It works really well, especially on wood that is dry or needs some reconditioning!

Author: That girl Mel

How to Remove Water Marks from Wooden Furniture

My kids and former husband were bad about leaving their glass full of melting ice on top of their desks or next to their chair. I've found this works pretty well on most water stains on wooden furniture....

Author: breezermom

Skunk Deodorizer

I have not personally had to try this YET, but understand this works better than tomato juice for neutralizing the skunk solution. Use this first, as it won't work if you have already bathed the dog with...

Author: Claire de Luna

Christmas Tree Food

Make and share this Christmas Tree Food recipe from Food.com.

Author: Diana Adcock

Worked for Me Safe Ant Kill (Homemade Ant Killer)

Each time I went into the kitchen, I saw ants all over the counter. I'd spray bleach cleaner on them, wipe them up and next time I'd go in the kitchen, they'd be back! I didn't want to use anything toxic...

Author: Karen..

Homemade Air Freshener

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

Author: Chelle_N

Stir up Spray Starch

This recipe comes from a book by Jerry Baker and is his favorite for spray starching. I've not tried this one yet but will soon. There are several ways to make your own laundry starch, but they all include...

Author: txgammi

Liquid Fire Ant Control

I found this recipe on yahoo answers so I put it here for safe keeping. I live in East Tx and we have ant problems year round. I can't wait to try this.

Author: princessshree85

Grandma's Homemade Bleach

Make and share this Grandma's Homemade Bleach recipe from Food.com.

Author: The Daycare Lady

Homemade Windshield Wiper Fluid for Freezing Winters

I posted another homemade recipe for windshield cleaning fluid but that is for "most weather". This is the combination for those of you living in freezing temps., something we in the Deep South hardly...

Author: Penny Stettinius

Homemade Clean Shower

Found via Google in reply to a request. Rinse agent is the blue liquid you add to your dishwasher once a month. Jet-dry is the most popular brand but Cascade also makes one.

Author: Evamyth

No Iron Wrinkle Remover

I got this recipe from a newsletter I get by e-mail. Sorry, don't remember the name but this works really well and I thought it should be shared.

Author: Cloudtears

All Natural Carpet Deodorizer

This will make your house smell wonderful without breaking the bank or exposing your family and pets to harmful chemicals. And you probably have the ingredients on-hand. Use whatever essential oils you...

Author: Prose

Play Dough

I like the recipe cause it is simple to make, and the kids love the smell, got the recipe from a Martha Stewart show.

Author: Anna P.