Bathroom Deodorizer

One pound box baking soda

10-20 drops essential oil

Mix oil in baking soda.  Place open box under sink or near toilet.  Add more essential oil as needed.  Replace baking soda every 3 months.  Use the old baking soda in cleaning recipes.

Tub & Tile Cleaner

1 2/3 cup baking soda

¼ cup liquid soap

¼ cup water

2 tablespoons vinegar

A few drops of essential oil (optional)

Mix soda and soap.  Add water; then add vinegar.  Store in a squirt bottle and shake before using.  Rinse thoroughly to avoid leaving a residue.

Carpet & Upholstery Stain Remover

¼ cup liquid detergent

¼ cup glycerin

1 ½ cups water

Mix and pour into a squirt bottle.  Use sparingly and run on stain.

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Club soda

Dish detergent

Blot stain with club soda, then scrub with a dab of dish detergent.

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Equal parts vinegar and water

Mix and use to remove tough stains including grass, perspiration, rust, jam, coffee, orange juice, wine, beer, ketchup, barbeque sauce, chili, urine and pet stains.

TIP:  Never use warm or hot water on stains containing sugar!

All Purpose Cleaner

2 tablespoons vinegar

1 teaspoon borax or washing soda

2 cups hot water

¼ cup liquid soap

Mix everything but soap in spray bottle and shake.  Ad ¼ cup liquid soap last.  Mix gently.  Apply and wipe clean.  Good for counters, wood work, appliances, etc.