What do you use for cleaning products?

**Michelle** · 11-12-2001, 01:54 PM

I'm looking to go "back to the basics" with cleaners. I'm looking to save some money by not buying all the commercial products.

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks!

**chimes** · 12-26-2001, 06:34 PM

The only cleaning products i use are

laundry detergent
dish wash liquid
all-purpose cleaner (awesome)
vinegar
baking soda
water

that's all...

I found this cleaner "awesome" for $1 and it is really good. I use it for cleaning anything and everything.. bath, kitchen counter tops, sink, oven top , toilet, floor etc..

aka_alisa · 01-02-2002, 10:33 PM

i have just started to use homemade cleaners. i love them. they are so easy and cheap to make.

i use:
bleach
vinegar
baking soda
ammonia
and water

i love the way i can clean with out being run out of the room by fumes!! and i am not spending tons of money on new products!!

**Michelle** · 01-02-2002, 10:50 PM

Alisa,
Thanks for posting your list. Could you please tell me what you use to clean what? And which cleaners (and in what proportion) you mix? I know it's not safe to mix some, and it would be just my luck to mix the wrong ones! LOL

~Chelle

aka_alisa · 01-03-2002, 09:34 PM

ok!! no problem!

my fave cleaner is just vineger and water. mix equal parts of vinegar and water in a spray bottle.

i use baking soda to clean sinks and bathtubs. works great!!

never never mix ammonia and bleach!!!! never!

i use bleach on the counters about once a week. i use vinegar on the other days.

i have not used ammonia too much around the house. you have to be careful cause it has a very strong smell. make sure you use it in a well venulated area. last night i tried to clean the oven with it. i put a bowl of ammonia in the over and let it sit. well after a few hours the whole house smelled like ammonia.....not very good!! but the oven was really easy to wipe clean....lol

**scooby** · 02-01-2002, 03:41 PM

I use Laundry soap, dish washer detergent, dish soap, boraxo, vinegar, baking soda and bleach.

I used to buy Jet dry for the dishwasher until I tried vinegar in it and my glasses and everything come out squeaky clean with no spots.

Scooby

**TAMA-TOE** · 02-01-2002, 03:45 PM

Try this site they have tons of cleaners, air freshners, etc that you can make at home. I have taken you to the household recipes part but be sure to browse around they have great cooking recipes and house hold tips.
http://www.recipegoldmine.com/house/house.html

**strawberryfire** · 02-02-2002, 04:35 PM

i too am a vinegar and baking soda girl, (they are my main staples)
i also buy 1 commerical cleaner at the $1 store
and get dishwasing liquid.
i use vingear esp on my one peice if crystal, it comes out more sparkiling than any thing else gets it.