Incorporating the Simple Living Review, the Preparedness & Self-Reliance Review, as well as the Outdoor & Survival Review

Easy to make cleaners


ALL PURPOSE LIQUID CLEANER

1/2 cup white vinegar,
1 cup ammonia
1/4 cup baking soda,
1 gallon warm water
This can also be used in a spray bottle


WINDOW, GLASS & MIRROR CLEANER

In a spray bottle,mix:
1 cup Isoprpyl (rubbing alcohol),
2 tablespoons liquid dish detergent,
2 cups water

A SECOND WINDOW CLEANER

Use equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Crumpled newspaper can used to dry windows

FLOOR CLEANER FOR VINYL

1 gallon water,1 cup white vinegar. No need to rinse.

HEAVY DUTY FLOOR CLEANER

1 gallon water, 3/4 cup ammonia. Use on heavily soiled floors – NOT on wood.

EFFECTIVE CLEANER – ANY HARD SURFACE

2 cups water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon liquid dish soap
tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon borax
Store in spray bottle, shake before use.

LAUNDRY PRETREATMENT

In a spray bottle, combine: 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup ammonia, 1/2 cup Wisk, 1/2 cup of water. Spray on spots, wash as usual.

ANOTHER LAUNDRY PRETREATMENT

Wet stain and rub with a bar of Fels Naphtha soap.

PERSPIRATION STAINS

Mix in a spray bottle: 1 cup salt, 2 cups of water, 1/4 cup liquid laundry detergent. Spray stain and wash as usual.

BATHTUB CLEANER

Pour 1/2 cup Dawn dish washing liquid into a spray bottle or other bottle. Fill the bottle with white vinegar. Spray on the tub, scrub & rinse.

TOILET BOWL CLEANER

Sprinkle baking soda in bowl and drizzle with vinegar. Scour with a brush. Cleans and deodorizes.

OVEN CLEANER

1 teaspoon each-liquid dish soap, lemon juice, vinegar, borax, 1 quart warm water. Apply liberally to inside of oven. Let set for at least 30 minute then scrub.

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Contributed by Owen Newman. Taken from the latest issue of "Plain Interests", a monthly paper put out for the Amish and other old order people.

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