Counter-top Disinfectant
2 Tbsp. ammonia
1/2 cup rubbing alcohol
1/4 cup vinegar
water
Put ammonia, alcohol and vinegar in a spray bottle and fill with water. This works especially good for counter-tops but may also be used to clean showers, toilets and sinks. Great for most cleaning needs.
Important tip: Never mix ammonia and bleach.
From Living on A Dime
Last week I checked out the grand opening of the Orem Winco store. I was pleased with the cheap produce and other specials I got. My favorite part though was the huge bulk foods area. My least favorite part was telling my two young kids who were with me to stop touching the bulk foods area. Anyway My Young Single Adult Life has a current list of all the bulk prices. Totally worth checking out.
I thought this was a great basket this week.
Cantaloupe, 9 bananas, small pineapple, 11 apples, 6 oz blackberries, 1 pt. grape tomatoes, 2 lbs carrots, romaine, 8 oz mushrooms, broccoli, swiss chard, and 20 red potatoes.
If you'd like to try this co-op, log on to Boutiful Baskets Monday after 4:00pm (for Utah peeps south of SLC). The site is always SLOW at that time, but if you don't get on there shortly after 4 then your chances of getting a basket diminish greatly.
These recipes are from Tightwad Mom
Eventually I'll get around to trying them out.
Multi Purpose Cleaner
2 cups of water
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 tablespoon dish soap
1 tablespoon of Borax
Whisk the ingredients together in a measuring cup until Borax is dissolved. Pour into a spray bottle.
This cleaner is great for:
* greasy kitchen messes (especially stove tops)
* dirty refrigerators doors
* cleaning kitchen counter tops
* cleaning kitchen cabinets
* dirty finger prints on doors and walls
* cleaning bathroom counter tops and tubs. Your faucets will sparkle when you are done!
Disinfecting Cleaner
2 tablespoons ammonia
1/2 cup alcohol
1/4 white vinegar
2 1/2 - 3 cups water
Pour first three ingredients in a spray bottle. Add in water. Screw spray nozzle on spray bottle tightly and shake to combine ingredients.
It's been a couple weeks since I've gotten a basket. Way back on March 27the I got these goodies:
Romaine, cauliflower, strawberries, pineapple, asparagus, sweet potatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, apples, bananas, and tangerines.
I've been interested in homemade cleaning products lately. I wanted to save this recipe from The Grocery Cart Challenge to try. Hopefully I'll get to it soon so I can review it's effectiveness.
Homemade Tile and Grout Cleaner
1/2 cup baking soda
1/3 cup ammonia
1/4 cup white vinegar
7 cups warm water
Put the water and then all the other ingredients in a gallon container and shake to mix. Make sure to keep this away from anything with bleach in it. Pour into a spray bottle and spray onto tile and grout. Let sit for about 5 minutes and then wipe with a damp cloth, sponge or scrub brush. This really cuts through soap scum well too.
