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Ivory Cleaner
Ivory Cleaner (for very dirty ivory) This is excellent for ivory piano keys. 1 part peroxide 1 part water Mix. Sponge it onto the ivory and let it...
Liquid Castile Soap
Liquid Castile Soap 2 cups grated Castile soap, firmly packed 1/2 gallon water 2 tablespoons glycerin Mix ingredients together in a large pot. Set...
Liquid Pump Soap
Liquid Pump Soap 2 cups mild laundry soap flakes 1 1/4 cups hot water 2 tablespoons baby oil, mineral oil, or almond oil Few drops rose oil or other...
Miracle All-Purpose Cleaner Spray
Miracle All-Purpose Cleaner Spray 1 (16 ounce) trigger spray bottle 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 teaspoon borax Very hot water 1/4 cup liquid soap or det...
Oopsie Cleanup
"Oopsie" Cleanup To clean pet urine from the carpet, blot up what you can with paper towels. Mix one teaspoon mild dish-washing detergent...
Pine Cleaner
Pine Cleaner 2 cups soap flakes or Soft SoapĀ® 8 cups very warm water 1 cup pine oil Mix the soap and pine oil together and pour into a clean gallo...
Polishing Cloths
Polishing Cloths 1 yard soft flannel, cotton, or     terrycloth, cut into 4-inch squares 1/4 cup water 1 cup Lemon-oil Furniture Poli...
Pre-Treated Dust Cloth
Pre-Treated Dust Cloth 1 tablespoon mild soap powder (Ivory Snow) 1 tablespoon ammonia 2 tablespoons boiled linseed oil 1 quart warm water Soak a l...
Saddle Soap
Saddle Soap 3 1/2 cups water 1/4 cup neat's-foot oil 3/4 cup soap flakes (not detergent) 1/2 cup beeswax or paraffin Heat water to the boiling poin...
Scented Soft Soap
Scented Soft Soap Several drops essential oil or favorite perfume 1 cup Soft Soap Mix together. Label and store in a pump-type dispenser or a squee...


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