Formica Cleaner
Formica Cleaner (the ultimate!) 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil-based liquid soap 3 tablespoons vinegar 1/2 teaspoon linseed or olive oil 1/2 cup warm wa...

Garbage Disposal Cleaner
Garbage Disposal Cleaner 1 cup chopped lemon, orange or     grapefruit, including rind 1 cup baking soda 1 1/2 cups water Mix ingred...

Garbage Disposal Cleaner and Freshener
Garbage Disposal Cleaner and Freshener 1/2 cup vinegar Water Pour vinegar into an ice cube tray. Fill with water and freeze. Grind vinegar cubes in...

Liquid Simmering Potpourri
Liquid Simmering Potpourri 1 quart pineapple juice 1 quart water 1 quart apple cider 4 pieces ginger root 3 cinnamon sticks 16 whole cloves 1 teaspo...

Melamine or Plastic Ware Soaking Solution
Melamine or Plastic Ware Soaking Solution 1 cup liquid chlorine bleach 1 gallon warm water Soak melamine or plastic ware in this mixture for 30 min...

Microwave Cleaner
Microwave Cleaner 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...

Nonstick Cookware Stain Remover
Nonstick Cookware Stain Remover 2 tablespoons baking soda 1 cup water 1/2 cup vinegar Boil this mixture in the affected cookware for 10 minutes. Re...

Old-Fashioned Dishwashing Detergent
Old-Fashioned Dishwashing Detergent 1 pint grated hard bar soap, soap ends or soap flakes 1 gallon water Place into a pot and stir. Heat over mediu...

Oven Cleaner
Oven Cleaner 1 box baking soda 1/4 cup ammonia Make a paste of baking soda and ammonia. Brush on oven and let soak overnight. In the morning wipe o...

Oven Cleaner
Oven Cleaner 1 cup ammonia 2 cups boiling water 1/2 cup baking soda 1 cup white vinegar Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Leave oven on for 15 minutes...