How to Create Your Own Household Cleaners

If you looking to save money, here are some ways to make your own household cleaners, instead of buying household cleaners from the store.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• baking soda
• vinegar
• rubbing alcohol
• corn starch
• water
• lemon or lemon juice
• olive oil/vegetable oil
• salt
• borax

1. ALL PURPOSE CLEANER
   
   Mix 4 tablespoons of baking soda and 1 quart of warm water. Just pour on a clean sponge or damp cloth and wipe the area that needs to be cleaned. This works great for kitchen appliances, kitchen counters and cleaning the inside of refrigerator. Take everything out of refrigerator and clean it with this solution.

2. GLASS CLEANER
   
   mix in a spray bottle- 2 cups of water and 1/2 cup of white vinegar and 1/4 cup of rubbing alcohol. Use on mirrors, glass and windows for a great shine.

3. SINK CLEANER/TUB CLEANER
   
   Porcelain Sink and Tub- use squeezed lemon or lemon juice with borax
   Stainless sink- Use baking soda, salt and vinegar. Sprinkle baking soda over sink, rub in with a cloth or sponge, rinse with water. Then place vinegar and salt in a spray bottle. Dry the sink with damp cloth.

4. BATHROOM CLEANER
   
   Mix white or cider vinegar with water and put in a spray bottle. Use it for bathroom sinks, shower, shower doors, tile
   Toilet Bowl cleaner- mix lemon juice with borax

5. CARPET CLEANER AND STAIN REMOVER
   
   Deodorize carpet- sprinkle baking soda or cornstarch, let it sit for 5 mins then vacuum.
   Carpet Stains- mix 1 cup of baking soda, cornstarch and water and use a toothbrush or small brush to remove the stain.

6. FURNITURE POLISH
   
   Squeeze fresh lemon and Mix olive oil or olive oil with lemon juice and place in spray bottle or container and use a cloth to polish the furniture. You can also place olive oil with white vinegar in a spray bottle and use a cloth to polish your furniture.

7. BRASS CLEANER
   
   Add Vinegar and add salt to a damp rag or sponge and wipe. Then rinse with water, then use another clean cloth to dry.

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on 6/16/2009 Great ideas on making cleaners.5*