Cleaning...

The last few months I have really gotten into finding ways to make cleaning solutions at home. It has been very fun and eye opening, I would have never thought so many basic supplies under your sink or in the cupboards would have so many varied uses.
I am going to post the recipes I try as I go along, here are some that I have found so far( I have tried most of them).

Laundry detergent:
1 cup borax ($4.99 a box)
1 cup washing soda($3.59 a box)
1/2 bar fels naptha soap ( grate bar) ($1.69 per bar)
mix powders and grated soap. use 1- 2 tablespoons per load of laundry.
This won't get suddsy like other detergents, the soap flakes may also float to the top of the water initially but will dissolve .

I have figured that making aproximately 160 loads worth costs about $6, compare that to $12- $28 for 160 loads worth of whatever brand you would normaly buy. VEry cost effective and an awesome way to get your laundry clean and fresh.

Vinegar can be used a a fabric softener in your washing machine also. just add 1/2 cup to the load.

Laundry stain remover:
split spray bottle into thirds
1/3 water
1/3 amonia
1/3 liquid laundry detergent
shake before use

Febreeze:
I haven't decided which one I like best:
1) 3 cups water
2 tbs rubbing alcohol
1/4 cup liquid fabric softener
2) 3 cups water
2-3 tablespoons baking soda
1/4 cup liquid fabric softener

Drain cleaner:
1/2 cup baking soda
1 cup vinegar
put baking soda in drain first, then vinegar let it sit indrainfor about 5- 10 minutes, then run boiling water throught the drain for a few minutes.

Glass cleaner:
I don't remember the exact measurements
Vinegar
Water
Rubbing alcohol

Carpet cleaner
combine equal parts water and vinegar in a spray bottle.
For carpet cleaning machines, fill the "formula" tank with vinegar instead of "formula/ cleaner".

Borax or baking soda can be used as a "Comet" type cleaner without the horrible smell.

I am loving that this will be a way to save money and know what I am using to clean with. These are also very safe to use around children and pets and they don't have harsh chemical smells.