| For this: |
Try this: |
| Inerior freshener |
Simmer cinnamon and cloves; leave opened box of baking
soda in room; or set out a dish of vinegar. |
| Aluminum spot remover |
2 tablespoons cream of tartar + 1 quart hot water |
| Brass polish |
Worcestershire sauce |
| Car battery corrosion |
Baking soda + water |
| Chrome polish |
Apple cider vinegar; then polish with baby oil |
| Cleaners (general interior) |
Mix 1/2 cup ammonia, 1/3 cup vinegar, 1/4 cup baking soda
in one gallon of warm water |
| Coffee pot stain |
Vinegar |
| Copper cleaner |
Lemon juice + salt |
| Decal remover |
Soak in white vinegar |
| Grease cutter |
1/2 cup baking soda + usual amount of liquid detergent
|
| Fiberglass stain remover |
Baking soda paste |
| Water Spot paint cleaner |
1 cup vinegar + 1 gallon water |
| Oil fire |
Douse with baking soda |
| Grease removal |
Borax on damp cloth |
| Handcleaner for paint/grease |
Baby oil |
| Multi-Purpose Cleaner |
Mix 1/2 cup ammonia, 1/3 cup vinegar, 1/4 cup baking soda
in 1 gallon of warm water |
| Carpet cleaner |
Club soda |
| Rusty bolt/nut removal |
Carbonated beverage |
| Silver and aluminum polish |
1 quart warm water + 1 tablespoon baking soda + piece
of aluminum foil + 1 tablespoon salt |
| Spot remover |
Club soda, lemon juice, or salt |
| Stainless steel polish |
Mineral oil |
| Upholstery spot removal |
Club soda |
| Water mark removal |
Toothpaste |
| Window cleaner |
Use 1/2 cup of vinegar in 1 gallon of warm water |
