Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Tips for Tuesday
ALL-PURPOSE FLOOR CLEANER.
Mix 1 to 2 cups white vinegar (depending how tough the situation) in a bucket of very hot water. Apply with a mop to any type of floor, including hardwood. No need to rinse, but you will want to wring out the mop often and remove as much liquid as possible to speed the drying time.
CLEANER FOR PAINTED CABINETS.
Make a solution of 1/4 cup baking soda, 1 cup ammonia, 1/2 cup white vinegar and 1 gallon of warm water. Press a hot, damp cloth against grease deposits on painted kitchen cabinets until they soften. Wash cabinets with a sponge and this solution. Rinse off with a clean sponge and water. Wipe cabinets completely dry.
WINDOW, GLASS AND MIRROR CLEANER.
Mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch into 2 quarts of very warm water. Fill a spray bottle. Rub mixture on window using a soft cloth. Follow with a clean, dry cloth to dry and shine the windows. They will sparkle for days!
CARPET FRESHENER AND DEODORIZER.
Sprinkle the carpet liberally with baking soda. Allow to sit overnight. Vacuum thoroughly in the morning. Your carpet will be fresh and sweet smelling with no overpowering “perfumey” smell. Hint: Start with an empty vacuum bag or receptacle because it’s going to fill up fast.
WALLS.
Combine in a large spray bottle: 1 tablespoon borax (20 Mule Team Borax is one brand that you will find in the laundry aisle), 3/8 cup white vinegar and 1 quart of very hot water. Use this to clean just about anything around the house, including walls and woodwork.
BLINDS, METHOD 1.
Take down aluminum, metal or faux wood blinds and lay them on the concrete driveway. Spray them with a product used to remove car oil spots from the driveway (products such as Greased Lightening or GP Degreaser, available in auto or hardware stores). After a few minutes, use a paintbrush to scrub the blinds and then use the hose to wash everything off. Once dry, they will be beautiful.
BLINDS, METHOD 2.
Fill the bathtub with hot water and add a cup of automatic dishwasher detergent (like Cascade powder or a Cascade gel-pak with Dawn). Lay the entire set of blinds into the bath and allow it soak for a while. Dunk it up and down in the water a few times and rinse. If the blinds are unusually dirty and grimy you may need to scrub the slats with a soft brush. Allow to dry outdoors before rehanging. Your blinds will look like new.
TUB AND TILE CLEANER.
Fill a spray bottle 1/4 full with original Blue Dawn dishwashing liquid and add white vinegar to fill the bottle. Shake bottle to mix. Spray on tub and shower floors and walls. Allow to sit for up to one hour if you have a great deal of soap and scum build-up. Scrub as necessary, then rinse well. Be prepared to be amazed.
Garden Tidbits - Starting Seeds
Today I have several frugal gardening tips!
Homemade Seed Tape:
You'll need:
1 cup flour
1/4 cup water
seeds
strips of newspaper
Mix together the flour and water until it resembles
a batter. This will be your glue.
Take a strip of newspaper and lay it flat on your
work surface. Look at the seed instructions for
the spacing needed between seeds. Dab some
glue with that amount of space in-between each
glob of glue. Place one seed in each glob and
allow them all to lay flat until they dry.
Prepare your bed, lay the strip down in the bed
and cover with the amount of soil specified on
the seed packet. Water gently.
Leftover screen:
When you replace screens there
are always scraps leftover from trimming. Save
this and use it to lay in the bottom of pots to keep
the soil from falling out and it will keep bugs/pests
from crawling in through the hole.
Plastic knives:
Use them as plant markers. Write the
plant name on with permanent marker and stick in
the pots, seed starter containers or the ground.
Enjoy these tips, hope someone needed them, or at least one of them.......
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by glenda
Thank you for these recipes. I am going to give the tub cleaner a try... Thanks for the great ideas.
glenda
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by rildapeel1
Thanks for sharing Kitty these are very helpful. *U* rilda
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