Love Making It Yourself - Homemade Cleaners

Here is a list of some homemade cleaners that really work well. I hope you will find some that you find useful too!

1. Whiter Than White Appliances...

Mix 1/2 cup of bleach, 8 cups of water and 1/2 cup baking soda. Then rinse well with clean water and dry thoroughly. Then rinse again with 1 cup of vinegar and 1 tsp. of lemon juice. Buff to a shine. ( Caution DO NOT USE ON STAINLESS STEEL or DO NOT MIX VINEGAR WITH BLEACH.)

2. Stainless, Stainless Steel...

Remove fingerprints by wiping down with baby oil. Rinse it off with club soda.

3. A Fresh Fridge...

Wipe the inside of your fridge periodically with vinegar not only will it stay fresh, but will prevent mildew build up.

• A weak solution of club soda and a little salt can also get your fridge fresh.

4. What To Get Rid Of Freezer Odor...

Place a loaf or two of bread in your freezer for 3 or 4 nights. ( This is why I hate frozen bread. It take like what ever is in your freezer, so I know it works).

5. Stove Top Cleaning...

Mix equal parts warm water and ammonia. Apply, wait 30 seconds then rub as necessary.

• Rubbing alcohol can bring a shine to your stove top.

• To clean and shine those messy chrome burner trim-rings, rub well with a paste of vinegar and cream of tartar.

6. Oven Spills...

When oven spills occur, sprinkle with a mixture of one part cinnamon and 6 part table salt. When the oven is cool, wipe up the mixture. Not only will it absorb the spill but it will remove burnt food odors.

7. Oven Racks...

Place your oven racks in a garbage bag and throw in a ammonia-soaked cloth. Seal tightly and leave outside overnight. Wash down well with water the next day.

8. Oven Window...

Got a brown stained oven window? Make a thick paste of water and baking soda. Coat the inside and let sit inside for 10-15 minutes or until completely dry then scour off with clean water.

9. Fresh Microwave...

To freshen and deodorize your microwave, place a heat resistant bowl of water with 3 or 4 lemons slices. Cook on high for 30 seconds.

• Another great tip is to add several drops of vanilla extract into a heat resistant bowl of water for 30 seconds.

10. Cleaning your Microwave...

Take a heat resistant bowl with white vinegar. Heat and let it boil for a minute or so. Using a rubber glove ( it will be very hot) wipe it down with a soft cloth dipped in the hot vinegar.


Blessings,