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    I couldn't believe how dirty my watch and silver jewelry were when I tried this. Yuck! This saves money and is safe for you and the environment. The...

    Jewelry Cleaner

    Recipe #180133

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    Jewelry Cleaner
    By No MSG! on August 1, 2006

    Recipe #180133

    "I couldn't believe how dirty my watch and silver jewelry were when I tried this. Yuck! This saves money and is safe for you and the environment. The solution can be very drying to your hands so consider using rubber gloves or even tweezers to handle the jewelry. This recipe is from wire-sculpture.com."
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    Ingredients: aluminum foil, dish detergent...

    Rating: 98.80%;

    54 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 10 mins

    Environmentally friendly, no harsh chemicals!
    We tried the expensive cleaners and found our floors still looked streaky and dull. This homemade cleaner...

    Laminate Floor Cleaner

    Recipe #138101

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    Laminate Floor Cleaner
    By Chelle_N on September 20, 2005

    Recipe #138101

    "Environmentally friendly, no harsh chemicals!
    We tried the expensive cleaners and found our floors still looked streaky and dull. This homemade cleaner makes them look bright, streak free and beautiful!"
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    Ingredients: vinegar, water...

    Rating: 96.60%;

    52 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

    Thanks to Bev's recipe for cleaning my clothes washer I thought maybe someone would also enjoy a shiny clean dish washer!

    Dish Washer Cleaning Made Easy

    Recipe #66665

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    Dish Washer Cleaning Made Easy
    By Tish on July 14, 2003

    Recipe #66665

    "Thanks to Bev's recipe for cleaning my clothes washer I thought maybe someone would also enjoy a shiny clean dish washer!"
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    Ingredients: bleach, vinegar...

    Rating: 98.20%;

    44 Reviews

    Prep Time:0 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    I like the recipe cause it is simple to make, and the kids love the smell, got the recipe from a Martha Stewart show.

    Play Dough

    Recipe #22579

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    Play Dough
    By Anna P. on March 15, 2002

    Recipe #22579

    "I like the recipe cause it is simple to make, and the kids love the smell, got the recipe from a Martha Stewart show."
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    Ingredients: cream of tartar, Kool-Aid...

    Rating: 88.80%;

    41 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

    Easy inexpensive one.

    Play Dough

    Recipe #35077

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    Play Dough
    By Teresa M on July 27, 2002

    Recipe #35077

    "Easy inexpensive one."
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    Ingredients: cream of tartar, food coloring...

    Rating: 99.20%;

    24 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 8 mins

    Recipe #83592

    Make your own dishwasher detergent.I found this on a DIY site.

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    Dishwasher Soap
    By jt*s_mom on February 11, 2004

    Recipe #83592

    "Make your own dishwasher detergent.I found this on a DIY site."
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    Ingredients: borax, baking soda...

    Rating: 83.60%;

    22 Reviews

    Prep Time:1 mins

    Total Time: 1 mins

    This is great for sinks, showers and even hands. My husband fixed our roof and his hands were full of tar. He used this and the tar "melted off!"...

    Soft Scrub

    Recipe #85197

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    Soft Scrub
    By Sully7 on February 27, 2004

    Recipe #85197

    "This is great for sinks, showers and even hands. My husband fixed our roof and his hands were full of tar. He used this and the tar "melted off!" He said it was better than the hand cleaner mechanics use to get the oil off their hands! It shines my stainless steel sink, it doesn't scratch my stovetop and it is awesome on the tub. Best..."
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    Ingredients: borax, essential oils...

    Rating: 99.00%;

    21 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

    Works wonderfully masha Allah. Adapted from Cheap and Easy Homemade Window Cleaner. Works well on the glass of cabinets too!

    Cheap, Clean Mirrors, No Streaks

    Recipe #436542

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    Cheap, Clean Mirrors, No Streaks
    By UmmBinat on September 3, 2010

    Recipe #436542

    "Works wonderfully masha Allah. Adapted from Cheap and Easy Homemade Window Cleaner. Works well on the glass of cabinets too!"
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    Ingredients: water, white vinegar...

    Rating: 100.00%;

    17 Reviews

    Prep Time:2 mins

    Total Time: 2 mins

    This is a quick, simple, and inexpesive way to freshen your home. No toxic chemicals, all natural recipe from another informative website.

    Air Freshener

    Recipe #151701

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    Air Freshener
    By lauralie41 on January 16, 2006

    Recipe #151701

    "This is a quick, simple, and inexpesive way to freshen your home. No toxic chemicals, all natural recipe from another informative website."
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    Ingredients: lemons, oranges, water...

    Rating: 97.60%;

    16 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins

    I had to share this one. It's amazing. Just two ingredients and a spray bottle! I found this on beingfrugal.net. and it's just too good not to...

    Homemade Cleaner Wow!

    Recipe #319938

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    Homemade Cleaner Wow!
    By dozey doats on August 18, 2008

    Recipe #319938

    "I had to share this one. It's amazing. Just two ingredients and a spray bottle! I found this on beingfrugal.net. and it's just too good not to post. You spray it on and leave it, like those expensive (and toxic) cleaners made for bathtubs. I have used it on everything that I would use a spray cleaner on and it is great. It's cheap,..."
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    Ingredients: liquid dish soap, spray bottle...

    Rating: 86.20%;

    16 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

    Recipe #39060

    I know that there are a lot of young moms out there that can use this recipe. It is just like the real play dough and a lot less $. The big plus is when...

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    Children's Play Dough
    By Beaner in Washington on September 2, 2002

    Recipe #39060

    "I know that there are a lot of young moms out there that can use this recipe. It is just like the real play dough and a lot less $. The big plus is when its gets crumby and icky you can throw it away and make more. My kids are both in their 20's and I used this when they were little. Now I have grandchildren and I will make it for them!"
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    Ingredients: oil, salt, water...

    Rating: 89.00%;

    11 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 5 mins

    Recipe #138100

    And environmentally friendly, easy, non-chemical way to clean your oven. No over-powering fumes.

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    Oven Cleaner
    By Chelle_N on September 20, 2005

    Recipe #138100

    "And environmentally friendly, easy, non-chemical way to clean your oven. No over-powering fumes."
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    Ingredients: dish detergent, water...

    Rating: 100.00%;

    11 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 12 hrs 10 mins

    I wrote this recipe myself. I make most of our household cleaners. There is no soap in this. It's great on soap scum. My shower sparkles.

    Cheap Daily Shower Spray Cleaner

    Recipe #349641

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    Cheap Daily Shower Spray Cleaner
    By AmericanLadybug on January 13, 2009

    Recipe #349641

    "I wrote this recipe myself. I make most of our household cleaners. There is no soap in this. It's great on soap scum. My shower sparkles."
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    Ingredients: rinse agent, water...

    Rating: 87.60%;

    8 Reviews

    Prep Time:3 mins

    Total Time: 6 mins

    The etrog (citron) is a citrus fruit that is used by Jews every year during the holiday of Sukkot (late September, early October, depending on the lunar...

    Citron (Etrog) Pomander

    Recipe #257989

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    Citron (Etrog) Pomander
    By Mirj on October 9, 2007

    Recipe #257989

    "The etrog (citron) is a citrus fruit that is used by Jews every year during the holiday of Sukkot (late September, early October, depending on the lunar calendar). It's entire purpose during the week-long holiday is to smell nice. Yes, that's it, we just smell the thing. After the holiday is over you can chop up the etrog and make jam...."
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    Ingredients: cloves, citrus fruits, citron...

    Rating: 100.00%;

    7 Reviews

    Prep Time:2 hrs

    Total Time: 2 hrs

    Recipe #73833

    Have you ever got something baked hard on your Nonstick cookware? Here is a way to possibly get it off that pan without scratching the surface!

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    Nonstick Cookware Stain Remover
    By Tish on October 22, 2003

    Recipe #73833

    "Have you ever got something baked hard on your Nonstick cookware? Here is a way to possibly get it off that pan without scratching the surface!"
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    Ingredients: vinegar, water, baking soda...

    Rating: 90.00%;

    6 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

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