Here’s an exciting, simplified summary of the content:

• Air Freshener:

  • Simmer cloves, cinnamon, and orange peel with water.
  • Fresh flowers, baking soda in the fridge/garbage/litter box keep smells fresh.

• Basin, Tub, and Tile Cleaner:

  • Mix 1/2 cup baking soda with 2-3 tbsp of detergent. Scrub and rinse.

• Bug Spray (Home & Garden):

  • Blend hot peppers with water, strain, add detergent, and spray.

• Topical Bug Spray:

  • Mix apple cider vinegar and water, spray on skin/clothing.
  • For a stronger solution, use herbs, let sit overnight, then spray.

• Cleaning and Polishing Furniture:

  • Clean with vinegar-water mix.
  • Restore with lemon juice, flaxseed oil, vinegar.
  • Polish with olive oil and lemon juice or tea.

• Ceramic Tile Cleaner:

  • Mix 1/4 cup vinegar with warm water, apply to tiles.

• Copper Pan Cleaner:

  • Rub salt and lemon on pans to remove stains.

• Drain Cleaner:

  • Pour in baking soda, vinegar, and flush with boiling water.

• Floor Cleaner:

  • Mix vinegar and hot water for regular cleaning.
  • Add washing soda for greasy floors.

• Garbage Disposal Freshener:

  • Grind ice and citrus peels in the disposal.

• Leather Shoe Polish:

  • Buff leather with the inside of a banana peel.

• Mildew Remover:

  • Use tea tree oil, vinegar, or grapefruit seed extract with water.

• Oven Cleaner:

  • Apply baking soda paste to stains and wipe clean.

• Silver Polish:

  • Clean silver with toothpaste or soak in salted water in an aluminum container.

• Toilet Bowl Cleaner:

  • Sprinkle baking soda, drizzle with vinegar, scrub.
  • Cola works overnight too!

• Window Cleaner:

  • Mix borax/baking soda with water or vinegar with water.
  • Use a soft cloth or squeegee for streak-free shine.

• Environmental Working Group:

  • Visit their site for tips on reducing toxins in your environment: EWG