Surface Cleaners | Window/Glass Cleaners |
| -------------------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| 1 tsp vegetable oil-based soap/detergent | 2 tsp vinegar |
| 1 tsp borax | 1 qt warm water |
| Squeeze of lemon | OR |
| 1 qt warm water | 2 tbsp borax |
| OR | 3 c water |
| 1/4 c baking soda | OR |
| 1/2 c borax | Squeeze of dishwashing liquid |
| 1/2 c vinegar | 1 gal water |
| 1 gal water | |
| OR | |
| 1/2 c vinegar | Use newspaper to wipe clean |
| 1 qt warm water | for a streak-free shine! |
| OR | |
| 1/4 c white vinegar | |
| 1 tbsp cornstarch | |
| 2 qt warm water | |
Oven Cleaners | Toilet Bowl Cleaners |
| ---------------------- | -------------------------------- |
| 1/4 c baking soda | 1/2 c borax |
| 2 tbsp salt | 1 gal water |
| Hot water, as needed to make paste | For stains, coat with paste of lemon juice & borax |
| OR | Let sit 20 min |
| 2 tbsp vegtable oil-based soap/detergent | Scrub and flush |
| 2 tsp borax | OR |
| 1 qt warm water | Pour 1/4 c baking soda into bowl |
| Drizzle with vinegar |
Drain Cleaners | Let sit for 30 min |
| ----------------------- | Scrub and flush |
| Pour 1/4 c baking soda in drain, | |
| followed by 1/2 c vinegar | |
| Cover drain, let sit for 15 min, follow with | |
| 2 qt boiling water | |
| OR | |
| Pour 1/2 c borax in drain, followed by | |
| 2 c boiling water | |
Floor Cleaners | Rug Cleaners |
| ----------------------- | --------------------- |
| 1/2 c vinegar | 1/4 c vegtable oil-based liquid soap/detergent |
| 1 gal warm water | 3 tbsp (or more) water |
| OR | Whip in bowl with egg beater |
| For wood: | Rub foam into problem areas |
| 1/8 c vegetable oil-based soap/detergent | Rinse well with water |
| 1/4 to 1/2 c vinegar or lemon juice | OR |
| 1/2 c fragrant herb tea | Sprinkle corn meal, baking soda or |
| 2 gal warm water | cornstarch on dry rugs and vacuum |
| |
| Polishing floors with club soda or skim milk | |
| make them sparkle and shine! | |
Polish | Scratches |
| --------- | --------------- |
| 1/8 c food-grade linseed oil | 1/2 c lemon juice |
| 1/8 c vinegar | 1/2 c vegetable oil |
| 1/4 c lemon juice | OR |
| OR | For water marks: |
| 3/4 c olive oil | Plain white toothpaste |
| 1/4 c vinegar | |
| OR | |
| 2/3 c olive or vegetable oil | |
| 1/3 c lemon juice | |
Brass | Copper |
| --------- | ----------- |
| 1 tsp salt | 1 tbsp salt |
| 1 tsp flour | Wetted with equal parts vinegar and lemon juice |
| Enough vinegar to make a paste | |
| Silver |
Chrome | -------- |
| ------------ | 1 qt warm water |
| Rubbing alcohol | 1 tsp baking soda |
| OR | 1 tsp salt |
| 1 tsp ammonia | small piece of aluminum foil |
| 4 c hot water | Mix liquids and soak |
| OR | OR |
| White flour on a damp rag | Plain white toothpaste |
