Ingredients:

2 cups water

½ cup white vinegar or cider vinegar

¼ cup rubbing alcohol (70% concentration)

1 to 2 drops orange essential oil (optional)

Combine ingredients in a spray bottle.  Spray on a paper towel or soft cloth, then on the glass.  Avoid cleaning windows on a hot, sunny day, as the solution will dry too quickly and leave streaks.

Ingredients:

Half a lemon

½ cup borax laundry booster

Dip a lemon into the borax and scrub the surface, then rinse.  Do not use on marble or granite.

Ingredients:

½ cups sudsy ammonia mixed with enough water to fill a one-gallon container

Dip a sponge into the ammonia/water solution and then wipe down the surface.  Rinse the area with clean water    

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons baking soda

1 quart warm water

Pour solution onto a clean sponge and wipe.

Ingredients:

1 gallon hot water

1 cup powdered dishwasher detergent

1 cup liquid chlorine bleach (regular, not ultra or concentrate)

Mix ingredients and pour them into a non-aluminum bowl (stainless steel, plastic, or enamel is fine). Soak the garment for 15-20 minutes.  If the stain is still there, let it soak a little bit longer. Then wash the garment as usual.

One part white non-gel toothpaste to one part baking soda

Add toothpaste/baking soda mixture to a dampened cloth and buff the ring, rubbing with the grain.  Take a dry cloth and wipe off the mixture.  Use another soft cloth for a final shine and then polish as usual.  Do not use on unfinished wood, lacquer, or antiques.

Ingredients:

¼ cup powdered lemon or orange drink

Pour the powder into the detergent cup and then run a normal cycle to remove rust from the inside walls.  Repeat as necessary.

Ingredients:

White vinegar or lemon juice

Table salt

Dampen a sponge with the vinegar or lemon juice, then sprinkle on salt.  Lightly rub the sponge over the surface and rinse thoroughly with water.  Immediately dry with a clean soft cloth.

Ingredients:

A drop or two of non-citrus-scented mild dishwashing liquid

2 cups warm water

Mix the detergent and water.  Sponge over marble and rinse completely to remove any soap residue.  Buff-dry with a soft cloth.  Do not let the marble air-dry and do not use vinegar, lemon, or any other acidic cleaner.