Comments on: Ask Frugal Momma: Happy Homemaking the Homemade Way

By: Becky

Becky — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 08:32:00 +0000

I have been making my own stain spray for years now. Its equal parts Ammonia, Wisk, and water. Works on almost everything. Be careful though the ammonia is strong.

By: The Family CEO

The Family CEO — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 16:44:00 +0000

Awesome post, Amy! I’ve been trying to incorporate more homemade cleaning products as well. Thanks for all the “recipes.”

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 09:42:00 +0000

Great post Amy!
I use vinegar for just about everything. Nice to have some “recipes”

By: mommyoftwinboys06

mommyoftwinboys06 — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 07:06:00 +0000

Great article Amy! Thanks so very much.

I just wanted to add that if you've been using commerical window cleaner that in order to do away with the streaks the first few times, you might want to add a drop or two of dish washing detergent to the homemade window cleaner mix.

Also, vinegar seems to take the clear coat off of my furniture. I use lemon juice and olive oil only.

By: snarflemarfle

snarflemarfle — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:36:00 +0000

My mom-in-law gave me a recipe for homemade stain remover...and it works on everything!

Equal parts dawn liquid soap, ammonia and water.

Works like a charm!

By: Tracy

Tracy — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 22:16:00 +0000

Thank you, thank you, thank you! And I’m looking forward to next week…although my refrigerator is a scary place…

By: Jana (sidetrack'd)

Jana (sidetrack'd) — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 18:00:00 +0000

Thanks for the info on homemade cleaners; I would like to start using more homemade (and non-toxic) products, so this is a great tutorial! I’ve also heard that club soda works well for cleaning windows.

By: amelia

amelia — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:53:00 +0000

I love it, love it! Tomorrow is a big cleaning day for me (parents are coming in Sat from Ohio!). Now I need to go check my pantry for those supplies!! Thanks!

By: lindsay

lindsay — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 13:40:00 +0000

fantastic stuff, Amy! i have a friend who uses Dr. Bronner’s all-natural soap because it’s so versatile around the house, even for use on people! also, she adds essential oils to her cleaning solutions (they are almost identical to what you’ve posted) – except the window cleaner, obviously – to give her home a nice scent. i LOVE the idea of using natural, non-toxic cleaners…and saving tons of money to boot makes it irrisitible!

By: kelly jeanie

kelly jeanie — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:33:00 +0000

This is a fantastic post. Thank you for all of this information. I don’t live anywhere near a Sam’s Club but next time I get there I’m taking your advice.