Scouring Cleanser
Scouring Cleanser This is mildly abrasive. To make it more abrasive, add additional whiting, a tablespoon at a time. 1/2 cup soap flakes or Soft So...

Silverstone/Teflon Baking Soda Soak
Silverstone/Teflon Baking Soda Soak 2 tablespoons baking soda 1/2 cup white vinegar 1 cup water Pour ingredients into the utensil and boil for 10 m...

Silverstone/Teflon Bleach Soak
Silverstone/Teflon Bleach Soak 1 tablespoon liquid chlorine bleach 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 cup water Pour ingredients into the stained utensil...

Soft Scrub
Soft Scrub 4 tablespoons baking soda 4 cups warm water Combine baking soda and water and pour into a clean spray bottle. Spray directly on the surf...

Soft Soap
Soft Soap (for delicate washables) 1/4 cup soap flakes or grated soap ends 1 cup water 1/4 cup borax Simmer in a saucepan, stirring until of unifor...

Soft Soap
Soft Soap (jellied soap) Several bits, slivers, and pieces of used soap — enough      to make 1 cup, dried out, or 1 cup soap ...

Sugar Starch
Sugar Starch This is the old-fashioned starch used for lacy doilies. 1/4 cup water 3/4 cup granulated sugar Mix water and sugar in a small pan. St...

Swifter Refill Cloths
Swiffer Refill Cloths This works well for both the wet and dry Swiffers! Cut up an old receiving blanket or other similar heavy fabric in the size ...

Tough Hand Cleaner
Tough Hand Cleaner 1/4 cup grated naphtha soap ends 2 tablespoons mason's sand or pumice 1 cup water Place soap and water in a saucepan. Place over...

Triple-Action Multipurpose Cleaner
Triple-Action Multipurpose Cleaner 1/4 cup baking soda 1 cup ammonia 1/2 cup white vinegar 1 gallon warm water Mix thoroughly. Store in a bottle.