Here are some other recipes for household products:
Dishwasher Detergent
Combine two tablespoons baking soda and 2 Tablespoons Borax powder. Use in dishwasher detergent dispenser as normal.
Stain Remover
Dissolve 1/4 cup of Borax powder in two cups of cold water. Apply with a sponge and let it dry before putting it in the laundry.
Oven Cleaner
Make a paste out of three parts baking soda, 1 part salt and 1 part water. Spritz water in the oven and apply the paste to the surface. Let it sit overnight and the wipe it out with a damp cloth in the morning. Bonus: You don’t have to inhale those horrible (and sometimes toxic) oven cleaner fumes!
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Glass Cleaner
Combine eight parts of water with 1 part of white vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray on windows or mirrors and wipe off with newspaper.
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