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Make your own cleaner

Published: Thursday, May 20, 2004 12:00 a.m. MDT
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Mirrors: Mix 1/3 cup clear ammonia in 1 gallon warm water. Apply with sponge or squeegee or spray bottle.

Ceramic tile: Mix 1/2 cup vinegar, 1 cup clear ammonia, 1/4 cup baking soda and 1 gallon warm water.

Grout cleaner: Mix 3 cups baking power and 1 cup warm water to form a paste. Rinse thoroughly.

Drain opener: Pour 1/2 cup baking soda followed by 1/2 cup vinegar down the drain (will cause foaming and fumes). Flush with clear water after about three hours.


Source: Eureka Vacuum Cleaners; USU Extension

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