More Household Products and Cleaners You Can Make Yourself!

Shower Head Cleaner:

1 pint Ammonia
1 pint hot water

Mix ingredients together in a pot and place shower head in pot. Soak one hour.

Daily Shower Cleaner:

3 T liquid Jet dry (dishwasher cleaner)
Water

Place the Jet dry in a spray bottle and fill with water. Use on shower walls after each shower to keep the shower fresh and clean.

Heavy Duty Carpet Cleaner:

1 pint washing soda
1/4 cup turpentine
1 cup fuller’s earth
Liquid dish detergent

Mix washing soda and fuller’s earth, then slowly mix in the turpentine. Mix quickly until well blended. Make sure you store in a clean jar.

To use: Mix a small amount of product with liquid detergent until it forms a stiff paste. Brush onto your carpet and allow to dry completely. Vacuum.

Clogged Drain Remedy:

1 cup salt
1 cup baking soda
1 cup vinegar

Mix ingredients together and pour into the clogged drain. Follow with two quarts of boiling water.

Anti-Static (Office) Spray:

1/4 cup liquid fabric softener
1/4 cup ammonia
2 cups water

Mix well and place in a plastic spray bottle. Do not use on electronic devices!

Ink Remover:

1 T white vinegar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 T milk
1 tsp Borax

Mix ingredients in a small container. Place the fabric with the ink stain between several thicknesses of paper towels. Cover the spot with the Ink Remover. Wait a few minutes, then sponge area with cool water. Repeat until stain is gone.