9 Favorite Cleaning Formulas

9 Favorite Cleaning Formulas
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The next time you need cleaning supplies, take a trip to your pantry, not the store. You already have the ordinary basic household items required to mix up every type of cleaner you need to keep the place sparkling clean and germ-free.

Recipes? You need recipes? Well, this must be your lucky day because I’ve got recipes!

All-Purpose Liquid Cleaner

Mix 1/2 cup of white vinegar, 1 cup of plain household ammonia, and 1/4 cup of baking soda with 1 gallon of warm water. Dispense in a spray bottle, and use as you would a commercial brand such as Formula 409.

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