I've found a few recipes, hope they help someone:
Aromatic Carpet Cleaner recipe
2 cups baking soda
1/2 cup cornstarch
4 to 5 bay leaves
1 tablespoon cloves
Mix all ingredients together and keep in a closed container. Sprinkle on carpet and let sit for a couple of hours. Vacuum carpet in usual manner.
All-Purpose Insect Spray recipe
1 garlic bulb, chopped or ground
1 quart water
1 small onion, chopped or ground
1 tablespoon liquid soap detergent
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
Mix garlic, onion, cayenne pepper and water; add liquid soap detergent. Store in a tightly covered jar in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Aluminum Cleaner recipe
1/4 cup cream of tartar
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup baking soda
2 tablespoons soap flakes
Mix cream of tartar and baking soda together. Add vinegar and stir to make a paste. Stir in soap flakes. Store mixture in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Rub small amount of the cleaner onto aluminum and scour with fine steel wool.
All-Purpose Quick Shine recipe
1 1/4 cups white vinegar
1 1/4 cups water
1 spray bottle
Pour vinegar and water into the spray bottle. Shake gently to combine.
To use, spray on and wipe off. This is mild and safe to use for all surfaces.
Brass Cleaner/Polish recipe
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup all-purpose flour
CAUTION: DO NOT USE ON LACQUERED ITEMS.
Wash the item in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry. Mix ingredients to form paste. Apply paste and rub vigorously. Re-wash in soapy water; rinse and dry.
Citrus Floor Cleaner recipe
1 gallon hot water
2 tablespoons liquid soap
15 drops orange essential oil
8 drops lemon essential oil or 1/4 cup lemon juice
Mix together and wash floors.
Drain Cleaner recipe
1/2 cup salt
1/8 cup cream of tartar
1/2 cup baking soda
6 cups boiling water
Mix salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar and pour directly into the drain. Follow with boiling water. Allow to set for several hours - overnight if possible. Flush with cool water.
Furniture Polish (multi-purpose) recipe
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 quart warm water
Mix well. Store in a spray bottle. This is best if used warm so, before using, place bottle in a pan of hot water for a while. After applying, rub dry with a soft, clean cloth.
Gentle Silver Polish recipe
1/4 cup mashed, pureed banana skins
1 tablespoon baking soda
Mix well to make a paste. Apply to silver, rub, then buff dry.
Ink Remover recipe
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon borax
Combine ingredients in a small bowl. Place the portion of fabric with the ink stain between several thicknesses of paper toweling. Paint the spot with the Ink Remover. Wait a few minutes, then sponge area with cool water. Repeat until stain is gone.
Microwave Cleaner recipe
1 cup water
1 quart warm water
1/4 cup baking soda
To loosen dried-on food, put 1 cup water in a microwavable cup and heat in the microwave until it boils; turn off the microwave and let the water sit for 1 minute. Dissolve baking soda in 1 quart warm water and, using a sponge or cloth, wash the interior of the microwave with this solution to clean and deodorize it.
Refrigerator Interior Cleaner recipe
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon lemon extract or vanilla extract
4 cups water
Mix; wash interior of refrigerator.
Plastic Cleaner recipe
2 tablespoons white vinegar or lemon juice
3 cups water
Mix and store in a spray container. Spray on and wipe dry.
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