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Homemade Dryer Fabric Softener

Fabric Softener for the Dryer

For whatever reason, I feel as though I just have to use a dryer sheet in my laundry in addition to the liquid fabric softener I use in the washer. I’ve tried to go without, but some habits are hard to break. However, one habit that I’m enjoying while breaking is spending tons of money on cleaning products that I can make myself. If you enjoy saving a few coins as much as I do, try out this recipe for making homemade fabric softener dryer …continue reading

Homemade Liquid Fabric Softener

a basket of clean laundry

I love the smell of fresh, clean laundry out of the dryer. In fact, I just love scents and fragrances altogether. I am one of those people that associate clean with a fragrance. If I can’t smell it, it must not be clean. What’s even better than fresh smelling laundry? Saving money, right? Well, here’s a very economical and easy homemade liquid fabric softener that I think you will love. I sure …continue reading

Homemade Laundry Detergent (Powdered)

a washing machine

I’m no snob, but when I realized I could make my own laundry detergent for only pennies per load, I had no problem turning my nose up at my store bought laundry detergent. Not only is this much cheaper than commercial laundry detergents, it’s quite simple to make. Check it …continue reading

Homemade Dishwasher Detergent (Powdered)

a dishwasher full of clean dishes

Even when armed with a coupon and a store savings club card, it seems that automatic dishwashing detergent is never cheap enough. By using this homemade dishwashing detergent, I have been able to save tons of money while still maintaining virtually spotless dishes without using harsh chemicals, fragrances, or …continue reading

Homemade Fabric Freshener (Febreze like)

a bottle of Febreze

Ahhh….there's nothing like a pleasant smelling home. I have been using this recipe for homemade fabric freshener for a few months and have grown to absolutely love it. The upside to this is that it's so much cheaper to make than buying and takes less than a minute to make, however, there is a downside. For those who are trying to go totally "green", you'll probably want to skip this. For those who are taking …continue reading

Homemade Scrub for Kitchen Sinks

three fresh lemons

This natural, non-toxic homemade recipe for cleaning kitchen sinks is absolutely fantastic. Your kitchen sink and drain will be cleaned and deodorized with a nice, fresh scent left behind by using just two simple ingredients….a lemon and baking …continue reading

Quick and Simple Recipe for Shining Plant Leaves

plants sitting on a counter near a window

Actually, this one is so simple that I’m not even sure if it can be classified as a homemade recipe. Theres only one ingredient that’s needed to make your plant leaves nice and shiny….milk. Yep, that’s it.

Here’s all you need to do:

Pour a little milk in a container or bowl.
Dab a cotton ball, paper towel, or clean cloth into the milk.
Wipe plant …continue reading

Homemade Furniture Cleaner & Polish

polished dining room table

If I suddenly shouted "oil and vinegar", would salad be the first thing that comes to your mind? It certainly comes to my mind, but today, instead of putting the oil and vinegar on my salad, I'm going to push my bowl over to the side and use it to clean and polish the table. This homemade furniture cleaner and polish is super quick and easy. Best of all, it's a safe, green, non-toxic cleaner …continue reading

Homemade Liquid Starch Recipe

ingredients and supplies

When I ran across this recipe for making homemade liquid starch I was ecstatic as starch is one of those things that I just can't do without when ironing. Not only does using starch make ironing easier, it also gives clothes that crisp, clean, fresh from the dry cleaners looks. Starching your clothes when ironing also helps to preserve your clothes as the dirt sticks to the starch and not the fabric. This homemade liquid …continue reading