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Household Recipes > Laundry and clothingBlanket Mothproofing Blanket Mothproofing 3 tablespoons eucalyptus oil 1 cup denatured alcohol 1 cup soap flakes Put all ingredients into a jar and shake well. Add 1 te... Bleach Bleach (hydrogen peroxide) This is very gentle. It is good for even washable white silk. 1 part hydrogen peroxide 8 parts water Mix in a dishpan o... Bleach Bleach (heavy-duty) 1 gallon water 2 cups chlorinated lime 3 cups washing soda Mix in an old plastic bucket. Stir well. Let stand, uncovered, for 2... Color-Safe Bleach Color-Safe Bleach This bleach is for delicate colors and synthetic fabrics. It reduces yellowing in silks and woolens. 2 cups hydrogen peroxide 14 ... De-Yellowing Forumula De-Yellowing Formula (for white appliances) 1/2 cup bleach 4 cups warm water 1/4 cup baking soda Mix together. Apply to the appliance with a sponge... Diaper Presoak Diaper Presoak 1/2 cup baking soda 1 gallon warm water 1/4 cup ammonia Combine ingredients in a clean one-gallon plastic jug and shake to mix thoro... Dryer Sheet Sachet Dryer Sheet Sachet 2 used white dryer sheets 1 heaping tablespoon potpourri 1 length of ribbon 2 or 3 small pieces dried flowers Tacky glue Place o... 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... Fabric Softener Sheets Fabric Softener Sheets Few capsful liquid fabric softener Small bowl of water Pour a few capsful of any inexpensive fabric softener into a small bo... Fabric Waterproofer Fabric Waterproofer 3 cups soybean oil 1 1/2 cups turpentine Mix and paint on outer surface. Allow to dry. NOTE: USE ONLY ON OUTDOOR-TYPE ARTICLES... |