Homemade cleaners can be a great way to save money.  They’re usually made with water and the addition of a few other basic household ingredients.  I’ve always had a hunch that the money savings were pretty good, but I’d never actually sat myself down to do the math. Until thisRead More

It’s no secret that one of my favorite homemade cleaners is a basic 50/50 vinegar and water mixture. It’s usually my go-to homemade cleaner of choice and I’ve written about it several times here on the blog.  In fact I sometimes worry I’ve written about vinegar too much and thatRead More

Some people like spring cleaning.  Not me.  I like fall cleaning.  During the summer months I’m very prone to blowing off the house cleaning and can always think of something else that sounds better to do.  Summer is short, I say.  Enjoy the sunshine! Go to the beach! Take aRead More

One of the most satisfying discoveries for me when I started trying different homemade recipes for this blog, was learning how simple it was to make your own cleaners.  They stir together quickly, they usually cost only pennies per batch, and most importantly, homemade cleaners get the job done justRead More

Once again I’ve discovered something useful that a simple mixture of vinegar and water can do.  It makes a super simple and super cheap homemade wallpaper remover! For several years now I’ve been using a 50/50 mix of vinegar and water as an easy homemade all purpose cleaner. It’s myRead More

When it comes to disinfecting your home, the option of using bleach is the most common choice. Bleach, sometimes thought of as the “nuclear option” for disinfecting, will always get the job done. But increasing numbers of homemakers are looking for more natural and environmentally friendly ways to disinfect.  BleachRead More

I love my wooden cutting board.  It was handmade by my son-in-law and he made it in a nice big size for me that’s perfect for cutting up lots of stuff at once.   I use it all the time and my cutting board has made several appearances here onRead More

I’ve tried lots of homemade recipes for this blog but some of my favorites continue to be the recipes for homemade cleaners.  They’re cheap, easy to make, and they work great too.  Win-Win-Win! I’ve talked many times too about the cleaning power of vinegar and how I use it allRead More

Have you thought about making your own cleaners?  Maybe you’d like to make your own cleaners to save money or perhaps you like the idea of natural alternatives to harsh chemicals.  Maybe you’ve even done a little research on the subject already. If you’ve done some looking around for homemadeRead More

One of the things I’ve always liked best about my homemade cleaners is that they are so multi-purpose and versatile.  I often find myself cleaning all kinds of surfaces with whatever homemade spray cleaner I have in my hand whether it’s my club soda, my vinegar and water, or myRead More

There’s only been one other DIY recipe solution that I’ve written about three times here on the blog and that’s my homemade stain remover.  After I shared my first stain removal story I received positive feedback on a couple other success stories (Here’s Story #2 and Story #3) that IRead More

One of the quickest and simplest homemade solutions I use for cleaning glass and mirrors around the house is to just use straight club soda.  I’ve been doing this for several years now and have always been happy with the results.   It’s simple, fast, and it works! Even though clubRead More

Several months ago I wrote about one of my favorite homemade mixtures for reviving new life into old dry wood, and in particular, wooden items that have some water spots. My post from last fall focused on an old wooden folding table that I wanted to perk up and putRead More

I’ve become convinced over the course of the last few years that vinegar makes a great all-purpose household cleaner.  In fact part of me feels kind of silly that it took me so many years to figure this out.  I think using vinegar as a cleaner was one of thoseRead More