Vinegar + Dawn Trials Ok, so I really love the mixture of white vinegar and the Original Blue Dawn. It’s a solution that safely cleans a number of surfaces and is very affordable. It cannot be used in all situations and not everyone appreciates the smell of vinegar or of the Original Blue Dawn, so with this post I am ... read more
Vinegar + Dawn = OMG Cleaner
The most versatile cleaner that I have in my cabinets is a mixture of white vinegar and Original Blue Dawn dish detergent. I found the recipe for the cleaner in an older tips and tricks book and later found it confirmed by hundreds of reviewers online. The original recipe and the many variants I found online state to heat ... read more
Vinegar
Vinegar is something that should be in everyone's house. It can be used for salad dressings, brining, cleaning, and taking care of weeds. The most basic white vinegar is very inexpensive at approximately $3.15 for a gallon where some artisan vinegars can cost upwards of $200 for 750 milliliters. The sciencey part of vinegar ... read more
Why DIY Cleaners
There are so many reasons why many people have turned to making their own cleaners over the past few years. Homemade cleaners are often much more affordable, more environmentally friendly, and are highly customizable. I began my journey in making my own cleaners nine years ago when I had less than a shoestring budget, a ... read more
