Recipes for household cleaners!

These are from the Dublin San Ramon Services District

Window Cleaner

Use equal amounts of vinegar and water in a pump spray bottle.  Spray glass and dry with paper towels.  To remove streaks after drying, wipe with newspaper.

Furniture Polish

Apply olive oil or almond oil and rub in.  Allow to stand several hours, then polish with soft, dry cloth.

Recipe for Copper Cleaner
Use a lemon juice and salt mixure with a scrubbing pad.

Recipe for Chrome Cleaner
Use vinegar and wipe dry.  To remove soap scum, clean with baby oil.

Recipe for Drain Cleaner
Prevention:  use a drain trap to catch food and hair.  Collect cooking grease in a can.

Pour 1/2 cup baking soda down drain,  followed by 1/2 cup vinegar.  Cover drain.  Allow to stand 15 minutes, then flush with 2 quarts boiling water.

Recipe for Toilet bowl cleaner
Sprinkle baking soda into toilet and scrub.

Recipe for Stain remover
1 part glycerin
1 part liquid dishwashing detergent
8 parts water

Test on unexposed area of fabric first.   Apply to stain as soon as possible and blot with a cloth.  Shake well before each use.  Store in a plastic squeeze bottle.

Recipe for tub and tile cleaner
Use baking soda and scrub with a scrubbing pad.  Or sprinkle baking soda on a wet sponge and add vinegar on top.

recipe for oven cleaner
Prevention:  place a sheet of aluminum foil underneath heating element to catch spills.

To cleaner:  scrub with baking soda and water, using a copper scrubber and lots of elbow grease
or
wet spill and sprinkle with salt while your oven is warm.  Scrape away spill and wash with soap and water.
or
spray on a mixture of 1 quart warm water, 2 teaspoons borax, 2 teaspoons liquid soap, wait 20 minutes, then clean.
DO NOT use baking soda on heating elements or wiring.
DO NOT use abrasive materials on self-cleaning ovens.