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Friday, May 11, 2007
Homemade Soft Scrub Cleaner

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A recipe was sent in for Homemade Soft Scrub Cleaner on one of the groups that I am part of.  I had been meaning to try it out but needed a container to put it in (it called for a squirt type bottle).  Normally I don't go out and buy this type of cleaner, but if a recipe for it comes along I am more than willing to try it out.

So, today, I made the recipe up and tried it out ... I have a white sink that is no longer white on the bottom because it has been scratched up so much (note to self - next sink we buy, get a metal one).  Anyway, the HSSC did an excellent job on the metal drain part of the sink and I think if my whole sink was metal it would positively sparkle after having that stuff used on it - it didn't however whiten my sink up .... think I am going to have to bleach it to get it somewhat white again.

HOMEMADE SOFT SCRUB RECIPE
1  2/3 cup baking soda
1/2 cup liquid hand soap
1/2 cup water
2 Tbsp vinegar

≈mix all ingredients in a mixing bowl & let settle for a few minutes before pouring into a squirt type bottle (an old Soft Scrub bottle would be perfect for this).


I wrote on one side of the bottle that I am using what the contents of the bottle are and then on the other side I wrote the recipe so that I can make it again without having to hunt down the recipe, lol.

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Posted by HandsNHearts


Thank you for sharing this. We have one of those sealed surface smooth cook tops and that's all we can use to scrub it clean.
I can't wait to try it!
Deanna

PS...I love the blog header photo! Is that a cabin near you?

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You're welcome, Deanna - hope the recipe works out well for you. When I made it the other day I just used no name brand liquid hand soap and it smells so wonderful ... not 'cleaner like' at all.

The blog header photo that I now have is of the original house on our property ... it is literally right behind our house. It has 2 bedrooms, no bathroom, a living room and a kitchen ... it even has the old wood cookstove still inside it (minus the oven door .... never did find where that went).
<>< Becky

Edited by Becky on Monday, May 14, 2007 at 06:05


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≈ Entryway
≈ Hallway
≈ Laundry Room
≈ 20 minutes of project

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*Bedding & Towels
≈ Ensuite
≈ Main Bathroom
≈ Baking
≈ 20 minutes of project

Wednesday:
≈ Kitchen
≈ Whiten Kitchen Sinks
≈ Sweep & Mop floors
≈ 20 minutes of project

Thursday:
≈ Laundry:
*Charlotte's
≈ Livingroom
≈ Toyroom
≈ Vacuum carpets/rugs
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Friday:
≈ Laundry:
*Joshua's
≈ Master Bedroom
≈ Tidy both decks
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Saturday:
≈ Miscellaneous Chores

Project List for
Weekly Homeblessing List:


≈ De-clutter:
*go through clothing
*donations to Thrift Store

≈ Make:
*kitchen mixes
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≈ Clean vehicles

≈ Wash windows

≈ Clean ceiling fans

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~started on: 02-28-08~
~last worked on: 02-28-08~

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≈ Swiffer Duster Covers

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≈ Knitting Machine Toque ...≈
~started on: 11-25-08~
~last worked on: 11-26-08~

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≈ Prayer Shawl ... ≈
~started on: 11-26-08~
~last worked on: 11-30-08~

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≈ Furry Felted Mittens ... ≈
~started on: 12-1-08~
~last worked on: 12-4-08~

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≈ Christmas Knitting ≈
*** Nothing at the moment ***

Knitting To-Do List:
≈ Swiffer Sweeper cloths
Wet/Dry Swiffer Mop cloth
Mr. Clean Magic Reach Mop cloth
≈ Tawashi's
≈ Round Tablecloth for Mom

Year Round Knitting:
≈ Christmas Presents

Knitting Wish List:
≈ Ball Band throw rug for in front of kitchen sink

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Hand Knitting
Hannah Ponytail Hat
≈ Felted Slippers for Mom
≈ Flaming 'C' Illusion Scarf
≈ My Knitting Bag
≈ 3 Prayer Cloths
≈ 12 Tawashi's
≈ 4 Pair of Socks
≈ Tissue Cozy
≈ Mesh Shopping Bag
≈ Irish Hiking fingerless mitts
≈ Round Baby Blanket
≈ 2 Pairs of Furry Mittens

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Studio HK-100 Knitting Machine
≈ Dishcloth - 1
≈ Felted Purse (small) - 4
≈ Felted Bags (medium/large) - 2
≈ Felted Grocery bag
≈ Charlotte's Toque

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Swiffer Sweeper cloths

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≈ Christmas Presents

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Seraphina Shawl

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≈ Felted Slippers for my Mom
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Half Moon Shawl
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Iced Coffee Syrup

≈ coffee
≈ water
≈ sugar

***IMPORTANT***: you need a percolator style coffee pot to make this.
DO NOT use a drip style coffee maker to make this syrup!!!!!

* Make one pot of coffee, then discard the grounds.
* Add fresh grounds, percolate again, with the coffee as liquid, not fresh water.
* Do this three times.
* To the finished coffee mixture, add one half the amount of sugar (if you end up with 3 cups coffee mixture, add 1 1/2 cups sugar).
* Mix until sugar is completely dissolved.

* To use: add 2 - 3 tablespoons of syrup to a 10 oz glass of milk, stir to mix and enjoy.