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Housecleaning Recipes
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All Natural Super Cleaner
½ oz rosemary leaves
1 quart hot water
2 Tbsps borax
1 tsp liquid vegetable oil-based soap (such as castille)
Steep rosemary leaves in hot water for at least
10 minutes. Strain into spray bottle. Add borax and soap. Spray
on and wipe off countertops, bath tubs, etc. For really tough spots,
let soak for 10 minutes. Good for windows and mirrors, too.
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Wood Furniture Polish
1 part lemon juice
2 parts olive
1-2 drops vitamin E oil (preservative)
Mix and apply to wood furniture. Rub in. This will
also take care of minor scratches for most wood finishes. keep the
mixture in the refrigerator between uses.
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Mildew Away
1 cup vinegar or ½ cup lemon juice
Pinch of salt
Mix together and use to clean the hard-to-get-rid-of
mildew from anywhere.
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Drain Cleaner
½ cup baking soda
½ cup vinegar
Pour baking soda down drain. Add vinegar. Stand
back because the chemical reaction causes lots of bubbles.
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Carpet Deoderizor Sprinkle
35 Drops Eucalyptus Essential Oil
30 Drops Lavender Essential Oil
25 Drops Rosewood Essential Oil
4 Cups Borax
Add oils to borax, break up clumps and blend well,
sprinkle on carpet and allow to set 15 mins before vacuuming.
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Kitchen Spray Disinfectant Cleaner
1/2 cup borax
1 gallon hot water
dissolve in hot water. Spray and wipe off areas.
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Brass/Copper Tarnish Remover
Salt
Flour
White vinegar
Mix equal parts salt and flour, add enough vinegar
to make a paste. Rub into the stain, repeat as needed.
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