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    The Best All Purpose Cleaner

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    • on May 13, 2002

      This stuff is awesome. I've already used up my first batch cleaning - got the stuff to make another bottle tonight. I live in military quarters and the tile is all white - I drive myself nuts keeping it clean. This is my answer. Great on my counter tops, stove top, etc. Thanks for posting.

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    • on February 20, 2003

      WOW!!! This really works! I mixed up some last night-started cleaning and couldn't stop!! It works great an appliances, without leaving streaks. I have marble tiles around my fireplace that looked clean until I used this on them. I don't think I need to buy 409 or Windex ever again. Thanks for sharing!

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    • on September 15, 2002

      I made this cleaner today and used it on my crystal, which I have tons of! It's all nice and sparkly now! It all looks new! Thanks for posting!

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    • on May 27, 2008

      I run a home daycare and like to keep things clean and sanitised. This is great fto quickly wipe the bathroom with. I make this up in smaller batches in my 32 oz spray bottle I use 2 tbsp amonia a drop of dishsoap 1/2 cup rubbing alcohol. Thanks for sharing this great recipe!

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    • on January 13, 2004

      This is an excellent cleaner. My kitchen tile shines like it's brand new. I've used it on my stove and it cleans better than any brand name product I've ever purchased. Try this, you will not be disappointed.

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    • on January 03, 2004

      I mixed this up quite a while ago and put it into spray bottles. It's time for another batch. It's when I came back to my cookbook to make more that I noticed that I hadn't reviewed it. I use it all the time to spray down my fiberglass shower after each use. It really cuts down on the hard water build up on the fiberglass. Then I just spray the hot shower water over it to rinse it clean.

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    • on December 20, 2010

      I have made this exact recipe for close to 10 years now. When I say I use it on everything, I mean everything. Windows, counters, bathrooms, kitchen table, highchair, outdoor furniture even my laminate and tile floors. Sometimes I use the menthol alcohol to give a minty scent, haven't purchased any household cleaners in years!

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    • on April 17, 2010

      Absolutely genius. What a great money saver in this economy. Been using this for a while now and couldn't be more pleased with the results. I love knowing for sure what is in the products I use around my family and pets. I finally got smart tonight and wrote the recipe on the gallon jug, to make it easier to mix up next time. Thanks for sharing!

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    • on March 26, 2009

      I've used this cleaner for several years now. I origianlly got it off the internet and it was called Grandma's Cleaner. This recipe doesn't specify how much water, but I use 1 gallon. I keep spray bottles in every area of my house for fast and easy cleanups. It works great and is super cheap!

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    • on July 01, 2008

      I really enjoyed putting this together. I was pleasantly suprised that it didnt have too strong of a chemical smell. I liked using it for my surfaces and appliances, but not so much for mirrors. I prefer my glass cleaner just because it is a little bit less streaky. Will definitely be making again. Thanks! :)

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    • on April 19, 2008

      Wow! This cleaner works wonderfully. I was a little skeptical at first, but I knew the real test would be how well it cleaned the windows. Would it streak? The answer was no, it cleaned my windows beautifully and soooo cheap! I had no problems with strong odors. I too used the wintergreen rubbing alcohol and was easily able to find sudsy ammonia at my grocery store. I also noticed this same recipe right there on the sudsy ammonia bottle. Make sure you use the right type of ammonia and dilute with the water as recommended.

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    • on October 12, 2006

      I'm a believer! I whipped up half a batch to try it out and was AMAZED at how well it cleaned. I didn't have sudsy ammonia, so I used regular lemon ammonia and it worked very well. I clean my Kitchen counters faithfully every night using a clorox wipe, which I have to dry with a paper towel, otherwise it streaks my glossy corian type countertops. I *thought* my counters were clean. I could not believe the dirt that came up on the paper towel! I had to spray and wipe a few times before the towel came clean. Here I thought my counters were spotless! After using this stuff, they are streakless and spotless! Used it on my fridge and I saw the dirt dribbling down as I sprayed. Sprayed my sink and it shines and no streaks. The only thing I don't like about it is the smell. It was a bit overpowering at first, but I got used to it. I was whipping around my kitchen like a kid in a candy store cleaning everything I could get my hands on. This beats Magic Eraser a million fold. I'm sold. I love this stuff. ETA: Ohhh my - I just noticed something - I didn't add the water to it. It wasn't in the ingredient list. I used it totally undiluted! I guess that explains the strong smell. ETA: I wet a clean microfibre cloth in water then spray the cleaner, wipe to clean with the wet cloth and then wipe dry with a dry/clean microfibre.

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    • on August 28, 2004

      I love this cleaner, but don't make it if you want to go out and have fun because you will end up just cleaning everything in sight. This is fantastic. Sudsy ammonia can be found at Smart & Final and Long's.

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    • on February 11, 2004

      Help, I can't stop cleaning. This stuff is simply wonderful, and I am using it on a daily basis. Thanks for the wonderful advice and cleaning recipe.

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    • on February 03, 2004

      This stuff is FANTASTIC!!! I used it for the first time today. I feel like my kitchen is sparkling!! I used it on everything in there, and I love the clean smell it has. Thanks Kelly, for this money saving, all purpose cleaner. I LOVE IT!!!

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    • on February 03, 2004

      Kelley, thanks so much for the recipe for this wonderful, easy to make cleaner. It works at least as well as store-bought cleaners, if not better. I find commercial glass cleaners leave streaks - this didn't. I've used it for windows, the shower recess, bathroom, tiled floors - just about everything - and it works really well. I cleaned the toilet with it and it SPARKLED! We'll be passing this one on to our friends and rellies! Thank you.

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    • on January 19, 2004

      I LOVE this! I was VERY skeptical. I'm a huge "it has to be store bought to work" kind of gal. NOT THE CASE!! :) This degreases very well and leaves a nice CLEAN smell. I haven't tried it on glass yet though, but as a general cleaner, it's wonderful!

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    • on January 08, 2004

      DH used this when he cleaned ALL of our windows and sliding glass doors last week. He said it was the BEST glass cleaner he ever used.

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    • on December 14, 2003

      Very good and doesn't dry out my hands use it on everything house smells so good after thanks angie

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    • on January 13, 2003

      No more buying expensive store bought junk! This is my new (and cheap) all-purpose cleaner. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

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    Nutritional Facts for The Best All Purpose Cleaner

    Serving Size: 1 (1750 g)

    Servings Per Recipe: 1

    Amount Per Serving
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    Calories 0.0
     
    Calories from Fat 0
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    Total Fat 0.0 g
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    Saturated Fat 0.0 g
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    Cholesterol 0.0 mg
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    Sodium 0.0 mg
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    Total Carbohydrate 0.0 g
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    Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
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    Sugars 0.0 g
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    Protein 0.0 g
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