Optimistic Upstart of DIY, Frugal Living, and Eventual Homestead
The following is my floor cleaner for linoleum, laminate, and sealed tile floor. This cleaner was born out of a happy accident and the tragic death of my Swifter Wet Jet. I had followed a pin on Pinterest on how to hack the Wet Jet’s solution container so I decided to buy one. I had been holding out because I… Read More
Most households that I have been in have some form of disinfectant spray, the most common I have seen has been Lysol or it’s generic counterpart. It’s great because it kills germs and gets rid of odors, but it’s fine aerosol mist is not so great for people with allergies or asthma. I needed to find a replacement for this… Read More
I remember every Saturday cleaning of the shelves and tables of nick knacks and what nots so that my mother and I could dust. One product she liked to use came in an iconic, bright yellow, aerosol can. The other product she liked to use came in a bottle with a squirt cap that reminded me of sunscreen. Both of… Read More
Multipurpose Cleaner I think most of the cleaners that I make could be used as multipurpose cleaners, but this formula is specific for the kitchen, bath, or anywhere else that a person would not only want to be clean but disinfected. No sharing germs! The first few times I made this solution I used the same sprigs of rosemary and… Read More
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
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 the… Read More
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 is how it is made, how… Read More
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 house with preteens and multiple… Read More
