Saturday, March 31, 2012

Cheap Clothes Stain Remover


This is a fabulous stain remover for clothes. I have used it on every type of clothing. You simply add equal parts of ammonia, dish soap and water into a spray bottle. Saturate the stain with the mixture and allow it to sit for a few hours and then wash as normal. It has taken out every stain I have ever tried it on!

For mirrors, counters, and windows, I use this cheap and non-toxic all purpose cleaner in a spray bottle.  It works amazingly well!

For sinks and bathtubs, I love Bar Keepers Friend.  It is non-toxic with no smell as compared to Comet or Ajax and it cleans just as good.

HERE is my take on liquid verses powdered homemade laundry detergents.

You want to keep as many chemicals out of your homes as possible, including all the anti-bacterial products.   I have read that indoor air is more polluted than outdoor air.  Open your windows whenever you have the chance to let fresh air in.  We always sleep with a window open.

My best tip for cleaning is to simplify!  Get rid of STUFF!  Throw or give away everything you haven't used for a year.  If you have plates you haven't used, give them to somebody who can use them.  If you have lots of clothes you don't wear, give them to someone who will wear them.  Don't have so many toys for your children.  Have them watch you and work with you.  This makes them develop a work ethic and develops their intellect!

These are just a few of my cleaning tips, simple and cheap! 


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From the picture, it looks like you're saying liquid dishWASHER soap, is that right? As opposed to Dawn or something like that? I'm always looking for a good simple way to fight stains! Thanks!
No, just plain dish soap. Dawn would work great!
We use shaklee products in our house and we love it!!
Will any type of dish soap work? Also, what do you use to clean your toilets?
1 reply · active 678 weeks ago
Any dish soap will work. I use Bar Keepers Friend for my toilets.
Thank you.
Have you ever heard of Norwex products?? I think you would love them! They are based out of Canada and slowly making its way down throughout the states. It's big here in the Midwest. Their main product is a microfiber cloth that is high quality and contains silver (a natural anti-bacterial) so you can clean anything with just water!! It's amazing, and I love having no chemicals around my family.

Here's a demonstration video from youtube. The girl has a neat Minnisota accent. ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtzsfenoFzQ&fe...
Thanks for the info because I have not found a successful solution for grass stains on the knees of jeans.
thanks for the tip about bar keepers friend! i was looking for something- i make my own cleaners too :)
I've never tried this, but I have done white vinegar, dish soap and water. It works great and I'd guess the premise is the same. However, I've only used it on whites. I assume the ammonia is safe for colors?

By the way, I'm visiting via the New Nostalgia link-up, where I'm your neighbor! Glad to meet ya!
1 reply · active 603 weeks ago
Yes, ammonia is safe for colors. We have used it for years and never had a problem. Thank you for visiting!

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