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Posted by: “mrs_hilborn”

I found the greatest cleaner by accident. I make my own laundry
detergent and when I did, I spilled it over the top of the jugs, I set
them in the tub to cool and there was a clean ring where they were
sitting. So I put some in a spray bottle and sprayed the tub, let it
sit for about 5 or 10 minutes and then cleaned it with one of those
sponges with the netting on it (like you would use to clean bugs off
your car) any textured sponge, scrunchie, or textured kitchen scrubber
type would work. It took very little elbow grease and my tub was shiny
clean when I was done! I was amazed, It works better than store bought
cleaners and is dirt cheap.

Here is the recipe (this makes 4 jugs, you can cut the recipe to make
less to try it out:

TRISHA’S HOMEMADE LAUNDRY DETERGENT (and tub/shower cleaner)

1 bar of ivory soap (shread on cheese grater)
1 bar of fels naptha (shread on cheese grater)
4 cups washing soda (do not use baking soda)
3 cups borax (found in laundry aisle)
6 tbsp glycerine (supposed to infuse the oil into the mix so it dont
settle on top and seems to make it thicker) this is optional.
2 tsp tea tree oil.

boil 2 quarts water in large pan on the stove.
add shreaded bar soaps and stir to melt the soap.
add 2 more quarts boiling water, washing soda, and borax, mix well.
pour it into a large bucket with a pour spout.
add glycernine and tea tree oil. stir.
using a funnel (make sure it’s stirred good) pour equal amounts in each
bottle (4 gallon jugs, vinegar or laundry detergent jugs work best,
milk jugs cant handle the boiling water)
then add hot water (doesnt have to be quite boiling) to the jugs but
not full. save room for shaking.
let cool and shake once or twice (or more) a day for a few days to keep
it from getting too gloppy.
Shake before using.
Add 1/4-1/2 cup per load of laundry, depending on how badly the clothes
are soiled.
Safe for use in HE washers.
Pour into spray bottle for use on tubs and sinks to remove soap scum.
If too thick, just add a little hot water, and shake before using.
Does not work on grease (kitchen use) Trust me, I tried! (but my other
cleaner does)

Use white vinegar in the rinse cycle for fabric softener.

TRISHA’S ALL PURPOSE CLEANER:

Fill spray bottle with 1/2 white vinegar and 1/2 water, add 30-50 drops
of tea tree oil (vinegar and tea tree oil are both disinfectants) you
can add about 1/2 tsp liquid dish soap for added cleaning but it really
isn’t necessary. This disinfects, cleans grime and grease and shines. I
use it just about everywhere, kitchen counters, sinks, stove (use a
little baking soda and the spray for burnt on or difficult stove
messes) I use it in the bathroom (not anymore in the tub but I used to
use it with some baking soda and it worked great but needed more elbow
grease.)I use it to clean the sink, toilet (inside and out) and
mirrors. It is the best all around cleaner I have ever used and is so
much cheaper.

Making these mixes/cleaners I save about $25 a month on cleaners,
detergents and softeners!!!

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