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Homemade Drain Cleaner and Declogger

For those of you who hate poison-type drain cleaners, use white vinegar and baking soda. This will clean and unclog a drain. Also drops of white vinegar...

Author: Mirj2338

Fruit Fly Trap

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...

Author: Mommy of Five

Weed Killer at Half the Price of Round Up

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...

Author: breezermom

Fruit Fly/Gnat Trap

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...

Author: anonymous23

Homemade Fabric Softener

If you check the dangers of fabric softener you will appericate this simple recipe that is much safer.

Author: barefootmommawv

Catalytic Scent Lampe Fuel

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...

Author: crowmama

Skunk Smell Remover

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...

Author: Yoster

Easy Homemade Fabric Softener

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

Deb's Homemade Dishwasher Rinse

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...

Author: Deb in TX

Natural Drain Unclogger

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...

Author: mersaydees

Organic Weed Killer

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...

Author: Bergy

Eyeglass Cleaner Refill

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...

Author: Roxi3617

Floor Grease Cutter Cleaner

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...

Author: The Daycare Lady

Drip Coffee Maker Cleaner

Make and share this Drip Coffee Maker Cleaner recipe from Food.com.

Author: Hadice

Cheap and Easy Homemade Window Cleaner

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

Author: Charishma_Ramchanda

Cleaning Silver

A few household items that amazling cleans silver. I had a badly tarnished dish that these few items cleaned right up.

Author: DoryJean54

Cleaning Plastic Shower Curtains

This is wonderful for keeping your shower curtains clean from dirt and mold. Cook time is wash cycle.

Author: Audrey M

Non Food Cinnamon Ornaments

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

Homemade Dishwasher Detergent

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...

Author: Kookaburra

The Best All Purpose Cleaner

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,...

Author: Mrs. Jaye

Jewelry Cleaner

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...

Author: No MSG

Homemade Shower Cleaner

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

Pet Urine Remover

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....

Author: Purrheart 562343

All Purpose Bleach Cleaner

Environmentally friendly! Remove germs, mildew and mess. Can be used in the bathroom, kitchen etc... place in bucket or spray bottle.

Author: Chelle_N

Applesauce and Cinnamon Christmas Ornaments

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!!!...

Author: buttercup0009

Clean Your Gas Cook Top Burner Grates

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...

Author: SusieQusie

Homemade Ant Killer

Make and share this Homemade Ant Killer recipe from Food.com.

Author: Shabby Sign Shoppe

Soft Scrub

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...

Author: Sully7

Cut Flower Preservative #3

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...

Author: Dreamer in Ontario

Green Window Cleaner

Make and share this Green Window Cleaner recipe from Food.com.

Author: Velouria

All Purpose Floor Cleaner

Make and share this All Purpose Floor Cleaner recipe from Food.com.

Author: TishT

Apple Pie Spice Potpourri

Make and share this Apple Pie Spice Potpourri recipe from Food.com.

Author: JustaQT

Papier Mache'

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...

Author: SilentCricket

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.

Clorox Anywhere Spray Copycat

Make and share this Clorox Anywhere Spray Copycat recipe from Food.com.

Author: bmcnichol

Homemade Laundry Detergent

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...

Author: Daphne2002

Homemade Upholstery Cleaner

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....

Author: Tinkerbell

Cheap Homemade Furniture Polish

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

Author: Charishma_Ramchanda

Christmas Scent

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....

Author: Marg CaymanDesigns

Homemade Window Cleaner

Make and share this Homemade Window Cleaner recipe from Food.com.

Author: TishT

Super Drain Cleaner Recipe

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

Author: JustaQT

Oven Cleaner

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

Author: Chelle_N

Silver Cleaning Recipe

I believe this originally came from Heloise. I always lose it so I thought posting it here was a good idea.

Author: Kimke

Play Clay

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...

Author: _Pixie_

Orange Clove Pomanders

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...

Author: EdsGirlAngie

Cheap Daily Shower Spray Cleaner

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

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

Liquid Dishwasher Detergent

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...

Author: TRushforth

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...

Author: Chef Tweaker