| Bleach |
Borax |
| Detergent
& Soap |
Elbow
grease |
| Scouring
Powders |
Baking
soda, or rub area with one-half lemon dipped
in borax, then rinse |
| General
Cleaner |
Baking
soda and vinegar, or lemon juice combined with
borax paste |
| Floor
Cleaner |
One
cup vinegar in 2 gallons of water |
| Window
Cleaner |
One
cup vinegar + 1 qt. warm water. Rinse and
squeegee |
| Aluminum
Cleaner |
2
Tbsp. cream of tartar + 1 qt. of hot water |
| Brass
Cleaner |
Worcestershire
sauce, or paste made of equal amounts of salt,
vinegar and water |
| Copper
Cleaner |
Lemon
juice and water, or paste of lemon juice,
salt, and flour |
| Chrome
Cleaner/Polish |
Apple
cider vinegar to clean; baby oil to polish |
| Stainless
Steel Cleaner |
Baking
soda or mineral oil for polishing, vinegar to
remove spots |
| Fiberglass
Stain Remover |
Baking
soda paste |
| Mildew
Remover |
Paste
with equal amounts of lemon juice and salt, or
white vinegar and salt |
| Drain
Opener |
Dissemble
or use plumber’s snake, or flush with
boiling water + one-quarter cup baking soda +
one-quarter cup vinegar |
| Wood
Polish |
Olive
or almond oil (interior walls only) |
| Hand
Cleaner |
Baby
oil or margarine |
| Head
& Shower |
Baking
soda; brush thoroughly |
| Rug/Upholstery
Cleaner |
Dry
corn starch sprinkled on; vacuum |
