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Perspiration Remover
Perspiration Remover 4 tablespoons salt 1 quart water Soak garment in this solution, then rinse and wash garment as usual.
Pre-Soak
Pre-Soak (for delicate fabrics) 2 tablespoons cream of tartar 1 gallon hot water Dissolve cream of tartar in hot water. Let the mixture cool. Soak ...
Pre-Soak
Pre-Soak (for whites and colorfast colors) 2 gallons hot water 1/2 cup automatic dishwasher detergent 1/2 cup chlorine bleach Mix all ingredients i...
Pre-Wash Spray
Pre-Wash Spray 1/2 cup household ammonia 1/4 cup baking soda 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/2 gallon water After mixing this solution, put part of it in a...
Shoe Dye
Shoe Dye (for canvas or linen shoes) White liquid shoe polish Food coloring Squeeze some of the shoe polish into a bowl. Add food coloring and mix....
Shoe Waterproofing
Shoe Waterproofing 2 parts beeswax 1 part mutton fat Melt beeswax and mutton fat together. Apply to shoes at night. In the morning, wipe shoes well...
Sneaker Freshener
Sneaker Freshener 5 drops lavender 5 drops tea tree 1 tablespoon baking powder or cornstarch Add essential oils (EOs) to baking powder (which is mo...
Spot Remover
Spot Remover This is especially good for removing spots from delicate fabrics. 3 tablespoons hydrogen peroxide 1 tablespoon ammonia Mix ingredient...
Spot Stopper
Spot Stopper (for dishwasher) 1 cup borax 1/2 cup baking soda Mix ingredients and store in a clean, tightly closed pint-size jar or can. Label and ...
Spray and Wash
Spray and Wash 2 tablespoons ammonia 1 teaspoon liquid soap or detergent 1 pint warm water Mix. Store in a spray container. Spray on tough spots an...


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