tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363346176357438290.post7247274617430859089..comments2024-02-12T04:13:45.144-07:00Comments on Frugal For Life: DIY: Homemade Cleaning Supplies For PenniesMoney Crashershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01458978398655534075noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363346176357438290.post-42875191020312583232010-09-20T14:35:04.611-06:002010-09-20T14:35:04.611-06:00wrap oven shelves and stove burner racks in an old...wrap oven shelves and stove burner racks in an old towel and put in a large sealable plastic bag; pour some ammonia (2 - 3 cups) onto towel, seal back and leave overnite. smell is pretty well dissapated and 'gunk' rolls off with ease.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363346176357438290.post-86489603914658181982010-05-07T08:36:38.815-06:002010-05-07T08:36:38.815-06:00@Jill
Never too late to comment, I still see them ...@Jill<br />Never too late to comment, I still see them at least. Great idea on the shaker!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02508567091434947464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363346176357438290.post-72367434399780770312010-05-07T07:33:18.398-06:002010-05-07T07:33:18.398-06:00Great post! I'm a little late on commenting, b...Great post! I'm a little late on commenting, but a free and effective container I use for shaking out baking powder is an old parmesan cheese shaker.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363346176357438290.post-29365316143226362652010-04-16T09:58:30.652-06:002010-04-16T09:58:30.652-06:00@Jessica
Forgot about the peroxide for toothbrushe...@Jessica<br />Forgot about the peroxide for toothbrushes (teethbrushes?) - thanks for the reminder :DDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02508567091434947464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363346176357438290.post-52470014709487681022010-04-16T09:16:07.643-06:002010-04-16T09:16:07.643-06:00Wow, great post! I just made a resolution to do th...Wow, great post! I just made a resolution to do this exact same thing. I want to use up all the current cleaners, so these are great tips as I prepare for going all natural. <br /><br />We use peroxide to soak our toothbrushes - keeps 'em clean and then we use them longer. I also use it as a mouthwash, and I soak the bath toys in a bucket with water and peroxide every few weeks.Jessicahttp://jessicasbento.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363346176357438290.post-49251974079753454142010-04-10T14:14:48.717-06:002010-04-10T14:14:48.717-06:00@Cara
Thanks for the Lemon tip - I will try that!
...@Cara<br />Thanks for the Lemon tip - I will try that!<br />I haven't heard of Bicarb so I will look that up and see what I can find.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02508567091434947464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363346176357438290.post-39204176455317258932010-04-10T01:43:27.578-06:002010-04-10T01:43:27.578-06:00A better-smelling microwave cleaner is a whole lem...A better-smelling microwave cleaner is a whole lemon, sliced thickly, placed in a container of water and boiled for 5 minutes on High. Doesn't create the fumes that irritate sensitive eyes/noses like vinegar does, and actually bleaches any stains better than vinegar does. <br /><br />As for cleaning, bicarb worked in with a cloth moistened with vinegar will clean any hard surface without PKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13758202634621979973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363346176357438290.post-51958992802927891742010-04-09T17:10:18.177-06:002010-04-09T17:10:18.177-06:00My wife has been doing it for years. We try to be...My wife has been doing it for years. We try to be frugal and it also happens to be some insurance for the environment. Now, that's a win-win. Thanks for the new tips. It will lead to some more savings for us.Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02297947643006068426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363346176357438290.post-16737536783807226652010-04-08T14:34:48.032-06:002010-04-08T14:34:48.032-06:00@Regina
Thinks are still hopeful... I will have an...@Regina<br />Thinks are still hopeful... I will have an update next week. Thanks for asking.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02508567091434947464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363346176357438290.post-33138922652329674962010-04-08T14:23:32.463-06:002010-04-08T14:23:32.463-06:00Dawn, how is the job/job hunt going?
GinaDawn, how is the job/job hunt going?<br /><br />GinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363346176357438290.post-74090467970024805232010-04-08T09:53:25.883-06:002010-04-08T09:53:25.883-06:00@Daphne and Create
Thanks for the tips!@Daphne and Create<br />Thanks for the tips!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02508567091434947464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363346176357438290.post-59169961780992015962010-04-08T09:50:29.940-06:002010-04-08T09:50:29.940-06:00I only use homemade natural cleaners that are safe...I only use homemade natural cleaners that are safe to use. My favorite dusting "spray" is to combine 1 cup of Murphy's Oil Soap in a spray bottle and top it off with water. Shake and then spray!Create in me a clean heart O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10https://www.blogger.com/profile/15152652580072099088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363346176357438290.post-26300761886118695812010-04-08T09:33:34.486-06:002010-04-08T09:33:34.486-06:00I use baking soda ALL the time, as well as vinegar...I use baking soda ALL the time, as well as vinegar. Ammonia, while stinky and kind of toxic, is the ONLY thing that cleans floors as thoroughly as i like (it beats all other commercial cleaners as well). Dilute with water, and use a rag over a mop head. Works really well. I go over areas once, lightly, let sit a few seconds, then wipe up. It's like magic.Daphnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15394393707234499156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363346176357438290.post-51839105431853629742010-04-08T08:57:44.557-06:002010-04-08T08:57:44.557-06:00@TheGrouch
Vinegar is the perfect place to start a...@TheGrouch<br />Vinegar is the perfect place to start and then branch out from there.<br /><br />@ParisGirl111<br />I haven't used Drano in years myself.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02508567091434947464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363346176357438290.post-42463524528328524942010-04-08T07:09:11.440-06:002010-04-08T07:09:11.440-06:00I have made homemade drano before using vinegar an...I have made homemade drano before using vinegar and baking soda. It works great..in fact, I would say probably as good as Drano!ParisGirl111http://www.cesidebtsolutions.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363346176357438290.post-81712100859023210152010-04-07T14:54:25.534-06:002010-04-07T14:54:25.534-06:00Thanks for the tips. Vinegar seems work a lot of ...Thanks for the tips. Vinegar seems work a lot of magic when it comes to cheap cleaning.The Grouchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16355057736314451831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363346176357438290.post-40511328137593174682010-04-07T10:27:47.151-06:002010-04-07T10:27:47.151-06:00@Jill
Oh, please let us know how that works! I hav...@Jill<br />Oh, please let us know how that works! I haven't tried it yet - still have some doggy stain remover stuff left. <br />Thanks!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02508567091434947464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363346176357438290.post-26855650486456507312010-04-07T10:20:18.848-06:002010-04-07T10:20:18.848-06:00Thanks! I do most of these but will try the carpe...Thanks! I do most of these but will try the carpet stain remover. I didn't know that one and live in a trailer with some frightening stains on the carpet from previous occupants.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07515778267115773998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363346176357438290.post-77816135075989149532010-04-07T10:05:39.961-06:002010-04-07T10:05:39.961-06:00@Hollis
Thank you... I'm glad to hear your gro...@Hollis<br />Thank you... I'm glad to hear your group found some ways they can contribure to worthwhile causes.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02508567091434947464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5363346176357438290.post-45595962661725678492010-04-07T09:49:18.357-06:002010-04-07T09:49:18.357-06:00Dawn,
Your homemade cleansers are brillant and the...Dawn,<br />Your homemade cleansers are brillant and the info is very useful. I have to make the time to approach cleaning in the right way, not just do it the easiest way. I also wanted to thank you for having excellent links on your site. I belong to a young women's networking group and at the last meeting the members were trying to find ways to contribute to projects that women in need HollisKChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16342887095741031714noreply@blogger.com