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Homemade Cleaning Products

by Caroline Biron
published December 27, 2007

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Looking for a way to keep your home clean without contributing to the demise of the environment? There are other solutions besides those available on your supermarket shelf.

Here are three recipes for homemade, eco-friendly, cleaning products that are sure to leave your home sparkling from top to bottom:

Window Cleaner

In a spray bottle, combine:
1 tablespoon of white vinegar
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1 cup of rubbing alcohol
1 cup of water

Use this solution to clean windows, mirrors and chromed surfaces.

All-Purpose Cleaner

In a spray bottle, combine:
1 cup of white vinegar
1 cup of water

Use this solution to clean your entire kitchen and bathroom, including the floors. To get rid of really tough stains, simply heat-up the mixture in the microwave. Spray the warm solution onto the stain and let stand for 15 minutes, then scrub and rinse.

Wood Polish

In a bottle, combine:
1/2 cup of lemon juice
1 cup of olive oil

Mix well and pour a few drops onto a rag. Use to polish all your wood furniture.

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ladyfox123
DÃ©cember 27, 2007 at 2:26 am

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clean rocks of a fish tank. remove rock and decorations soak in vinegar cleans off algae fast
klhay
DÃ©cember 27, 2007 at 8:57 pm

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hey this is good ideas have to try thanks
kageygirl
January 1, 2008 at 1:46 pm

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Great inexpensive way to clean and also save the environment
mjoan
January 1, 2008 at 2:19 pm

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Will vinegar remove mould and mildew?
toasty2
January 2, 2008 at 12:49 pm

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thanks these are great!!! I have heard and used a paste of cream of tartar and vinegar to remove greasy spots off the fridge (from dirty hubby fingers) etc. and that lemon juice combined with salt with clean up copper.
BerniceHogan
January 2, 2008 at 10:05 pm

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Thanks for these great homemade cleaning product ideas. They are not only eco-friendly but also a lot cheaper than purchasing regular cleaning products.
shopalot
January 18, 2008 at 1:12 am

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This is great I have breathing problems and store bought cleaners are heavily scented which usually causes coughing bouts.These don't have any scent added, this will really help me Thank You
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February 7, 2008 at 10:02 am

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Thanks Toasty2....I have been trying to figure out a way to remove those wonderful dark marks all over my fridge. Good advice.
artsee
September 23, 2008 at 7:57 pm

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YA!! THANKS!! VERY HELPFUL!
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August 14, 2012 at 8:30 am

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Excellent tips!! I?ll surely look out for this. I think your tips are easy to apply and effective. Thanks for sharing these collection of articles about cleaning? These really are informative... I?m looking forward for more updates from you soon!
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August 14, 2012 at 8:30 am

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Excellent tips!! I?ll surely look out for this. I think your tips are easy to apply and effective. Thanks for sharing these collection of articles about cleaning? These really are informative... I?m looking forward for more updates from you soon!