Homemade Cleaners Cont.

Polishes

Mineral Oil

Combine: two parts mineral oil with one part lemon juice/extract.

Use on: wood furniture – pour into a spray bottle, mist into a terry cloth and rub into surface.

Boiled Linseed Oil

Combine: three parts hot water with two parts linseed oil (bought as such) and one part turpentine.

Use on: wood furniture – soak a terry cloth in the mixture, wring out well and rub into surface.

Tip: due to the turpentine, wear rubber gloves to protect your skin.

General Cleansers

Ammonia

Combine: two parts water with one part ammonia and one part liquid dish soap.

Use on: windows, mirrors and porcelain.

Tip: Due to the ammonia, wear rubber gloves and use only in well-ventilated areas.

Baking Soda 

Combine: two parts warm water with one part mild shampoo and one part baking soda. Use on: hair brushes and combs – soak items in a bowl of the mixture for ten to twenty minutes to get them sparkling clean.

White Vinegar

Combine: two parts warm water with one part white vinegar and one part liquid dish soap.

Use on: carpet and tile.

Tip: be careful not to soak carpet all the way through.

Extra Tip: Save even more by buying generic. Ninety-nine percent of the time, generic vinegar, club soda, etc. are no different from their name brand counterparts. Plus, you can make as much or as little of each cleanser as you need; these products rarely expire or “go bad.” Store them in dark, cool places away from extreme heat or extreme cold.  Happy cleaning!