Why use homemade cleaners? When you use your own homemade cleaners, 
            you are being kind to the environment, and not exposing yourself or 
            family to any unknown, hazardous chemicals. Homemade cleaners are 
            also cheaper to use! Here are some good recipes for creating your 
            own: 

            Basic Laundry Detergent 
              1 Cup soap flakes 
              1/2 cup washing soda 
              1/2 cup borax 

             Soft Water Laundry Detergent 

              1 cup soap flakes 
              1/4 cup washing soda 
              1/2 cup borax 

             Hard Water Laundry Detergent 

              1 cup soap flakes 
              1 cup washing soda 
              1 cup borax 

             Liquid Laundry Detergent 

              1 cup of any of the above mixes 
              2 Tbs glycerin 
              2 cups warm water 

             For all the detergent recipes, mix all ingredients and store. To 
            use, measure 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup of the mix and add to the laundry. 
            Launder as usual. Each of these recipes yields approx. 12 oz. Note: 
            You can buy glycerine at many health food stores. 
            Remove-All Laundry Stain Remover
            Five gallons of very hot water
            1 cup powdered Cascade or generic equivalent 
            1 cup Clorox II or generic equivalent
            Mix together and use while hot to pretreat stains. Works great on 
            food stains, and removes virtually anything! Always test on an 
            inconspicuous spot, first. Whenever you want to use it again, heat 
            the solution up first. Store in a tightly covered container.
           
             Homemade Pretreating Stain Remover 

             1/2 cup ammonia
             1/2 cup white vinegar
             1/4 cup baking soda
             2 Tbs liquid soap
             2 qts water

            Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle. Spray the liquid onto the 
            stain and let it sit for a few minutes. Launder as usual.

            Homemade Scouring Powder 

             1 cup baking soda
             1 cup borax
             1 cup regular salt 

            Combine the three ingredients and keep them in a tightly closed 
            container. Use as you would any commercial scouring powder. 

            Fiberglass Cleaner 

             1 cup borax, vinegar to moisten. 

            Place borax in a bowl or container, add vinegar to moisten. Using a 
            rag or sponge, rub borax mixture into the fiberglass, until clean. 
            Rinse well. 

            Tile Cleaner 

             1 cup washing soda 

            Using a sponge or rag, rub washing soda onto the tiles, and rinse 
            well. 

            Window cleaner 

             ½ tsp liquid soap, 3 tbs vinegar, 2 cups water, spray bottle. 

            Combine the ingredients and put them in the spray bottle. Use like 
            any window cleaner. Tip:Use newspaper to dry your windows. It's 
            cheaper than paper towels and it leaves windows shiny and streak 
            free.

            Disinfectant scouring powder 

             1 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup borax. 

            Blend ingredients in a blender. Use as any scouring powder (baking 
            soda doesn't scratch)

            Multipurpose cleaner 

             1 tsp. borax, ½ tsp. washing soda, 2 tbs. vinegar or lemon juice, ½ 
            tsp. liquid soap, 2 cups very hot water, spray bottle, food coloring 
            (optional). 

            Combine all the ingredients in a Pyrex measuring cup (or directly in 
            the spray bottle). Add the hot water and gently shake the spray 
            bottle until all the ingredients are dissolved and mixed. Spray onto 
            the area you want to clean, and wipe off with a sponge or cleaning 
            rag.
             


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