| Air freshener |
Simmer cinnamon and
cloves |
| Aluminum spot remover |
2 tablespoons cream of
tartar+1 quart hot water |
| Ants (in house) |
Red chili powder at
point of entry |
| Bleach |
Borax |
| Brass polish |
Worcestershire sauce |
| Car battery erosion
removal |
Baking soda+water |
| Chrome polish |
Apple cider vinegar |
| Cleaners, general
household |
Baking soda |
| Coffee cup stain remover |
Moist salt |
| Coffee pot stains |
Vinegar |
| Copper cleaner |
Lemon juice+salt |
| Decal remover |
Soak in white vinegar |
| Dish detergent, grease
cutter |
1/2 cup baking
soda+usual amount liquid detergent |
| Drain cleaner |
Plunger followed by 1/2
cup baking soda+1/2 cup vinegar+2 quarts boiling
water |
| Fertilizer |
Compost and vermicompost |
| Flies |
Well-watered pot of
basil |
| Furniture polish |
1 tablespoon lemon oil
in 1 pint mineral oil |
| Garbage disposal
deodorizer |
Used lemons |
| Grease fire (small) |
Douse with baking soda |
| Hand cleaner, paint,
grease |
Baby oil |
| Ink spot remover |
Cold water+1 tablespoon
cream of tartar+1 tablespoon lemon juice |
| Insects on plants |
Soapy water on leaves,
then rinse |
| Laundry detergent |
Basic soap |
| Linoleum floor cleaner |
1 cup white vinegar+2
gallons water |
| Mildew remover |
Equal parts vinegar and
salt |
| Mosquito repellent |
Burn citronella candles,
citronella oil |
| Moth repellent |
Cedar chips enclosed in
cotton satchets |
| Nematode repellent |
Plant marigolds |
| Oil stain removal |
White chalk rubbed into
stain before laundering |
| Oven cleaner |
2 tablespoons liquid
soap+2 teaspoons borax+warm water |
| Paint: oil-based,
stain/spray |
Water-based, non-aerosol
paints |
| Paint brush softener |
Hot vinegar |
| Perspiration spot
remover |
White vinegar+water |
| Pet odor removal |
Cider vinegar |
| Porcelain stain removal |
Baking soda |
| Refrigerator deodorizer |
Open box of baking soda |
| Roach repellent |
Chopped bay leaves and
cucumber skins |
| Rug/carpet cleaner |
Club soda |
| Rust removal (clothing) |
Lemon
juice+salt+sunlight |
| Rusty bolt/nut removal |
Carbonated beverage |
| Scorch mark removal |
Grated onion |
| Scouring powder |
Baking soda |
| Shaving cream |
Brush and shaving soap |
| Shoe polish |
Banana peel or biscuit |
| Silver polish |
1 quart warm water+1
tablespoon baking soda+piece of aluminum foil+1
tablespoon salt |
| Slug and snail repellent |
Onions and marigold
plants |
| Spot remover |
Club soda, lemon juice,
or salt |
| Stainless steel polish |
Mineral oil |
| Toilet bowl cleaner |
Paste of borax+lemon
juice |
| Tub and tile cleaner |
1/4 cup baking soda+1/2
cup white vinegar+warm water |
| Upholstery spot remover |
Club soda |
| Water mark removal |
Toothpaste |
| Water softener |
1/4 cup vinegar |
| Wine stain removal |
Salt |
| Window cleaner |
2 tablespoons vinegar in
1 quart warm water |
