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Welcome to Household Recipes

No matter if you are looking to remove red wine from your clothing or if you want to remove scratches from your valuable glasses. Household Recipes will help you by providing the best solutions to solve your problems.

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Chandelier Cleaner
Chandelier Cleaner 1 part rubbing alcohol 3 parts water You do not have to disassemble the fixture to clean it. Protect the area underneath the cha...
Fabric Softener
Fabric Softener 2 cups baking soda 4 cups water 2 cups Herbal Vinegar or white vinegar Mix ingredients and store in a plastic or glass container in...
Spider Spray
Spider Spray 1 cap Lemon Joy (dish soap) 1 cap Listerine 1 cap ammonia cleaner 1 quart water Mix together and spray on areas where spiders are c...
Nicotine Plant Spray
Nicotine Plant Spray This helps control caterpillars, aphids and destructive worms. 1 handful tobacco 1 gallon water Mix, then let stand for 24 ho...
Beeswax Furniture Polish
Beeswax Furniture Polish 4 ounces beeswax 2 tablespoons carnauba wax 2 1/2 cups odorless turpentine or mineral spirits Melt the waxes on HIGH in a ...
Furniture Polish
Furniture Polish 1 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup lemon juice Pour oil and lemon juice into a squirt bottle or jar. Stir to combine. To use, dip dust c...
Potpourri Molds
Potpourri Molds 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup salt 1 cup potpourri (old or new), cut finely 1/3 to 1/2 cup water Cookie cutters (the open kind, no...
Triple-Action Multipurpose Cleaner
Triple-Action Multipurpose Cleaner 1/4 cup baking soda 1 cup ammonia 1/2 cup white vinegar 1 gallon warm water Mix thoroughly. Store in a bottle.
Soft Soap
Soft Soap (for delicate washables) 1/4 cup soap flakes or grated soap ends 1 cup water 1/4 cup borax Simmer in a saucepan, stirring until of unifor...
Swifter Refill Cloths
Swiffer Refill Cloths This works well for both the wet and dry Swiffers! Cut up an old receiving blanket or other similar heavy fabric in the size ...