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DIY Homemade Food-Safe Conditioner Butter for Wood

Cleaning Household

This fabulous do-it-yourself recipe for wood butter can be used to condition wood items such as cutting boards, spoons and other utensils, as well as furniture. Before using conditioning butter, it is advised to test the wood object in an inconspicuous spot.

Removing Stains like Blood, Ink, and More From Fabric and Clothing

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Some tips, tricks, and hints from removing tough substances, and food and drink stains from your clothes and other fabrics. Many using natural and environmentally friendly solutions and products commonly found in your home.

Naturally Clean and Polish Silver, Gold, and Other Metals

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Natural and non-toxic ideas for cleaning and polishing metals such as silver, gold, pewter, chrome, bronze, brass, copper, stainless steel, and more. Includes recipes for pastes and other solutions made from common household ingredients.

Removing Stains and Cleaning with Vinegar

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Vinegar is an all-purpose, amazing cleaner that I believe should be used in placed of harsh chemically filled commercial cleaners and detergents whenever possible.

Foaming Soap Refill Recipes with Essential Oils

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Keep those foaming soap containers and refill them for pennies by mixing your own home-made solutions.

Carpeting Cleaning Alternatives with Vinegar

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Many recommend just using hot water alone to clean carpets (no detergents… they can build up and actually attract dirt). For a natural way to clean and deodorize

Scour and Scrub Recipes for Kitchen and Bath

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Cleaning with the scents of spring…

Dishwashing Liquid Recipes

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Recipes for making your own homemade dish soap.

Carpet Deodorizer Recipes

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As the owner of five dogs, I have regularly used baking soda on my carpets before vacuuming for a long time now. I just let it sit on the carpet for at least ten minutes

Homemade Air Freshener Recipes with Essential Oils

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4 oz spray bottle (can often find nice ones at your local health food store) 1 1/2 oz distilled water 1 1/2 oz vodka (85+ proof) or Everclear

Shower Spray Recipes – Daily Use

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Homemade shower sprays for use in the prevention of mold and mildew. Use daily after each shower, spraying on shower walls, doors, floor, and curtain.

Unclogging a Drain

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Put 1/2 cup baking soda down drain. Do not run water (yet). Pour vinegar down drain. Can heat vinegar. May wish to use a plunger and/or let sit overnight.

Cleaning Pet Urine Odors and Stains

Animals & Pets Cleaning Dogs

According to Frugal Living Cleaning Pet Stains and Odors — To get rid of dog or cat urine odors…

Getting Rid of Mildew

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What is mildew…how to get rid of it…and how to prevent it… “Rid your bathroom of mildew” has many ideas for getting rid of mildew and keeping it away. One of the ideas mentioned is using car wax on a freshly cleaned bathroom.

Non-Toxic Pest Management

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For cupboards or storage areas, an easy way to deter pests including ants, flies, moths, and mice is to place 2 to 3 drops of peppermint essential oil on a cotton ball.