Last week I talked about how making certain foods at home can save you money. Did you know you can also make all sorts of household cleaners and detergents that will also save you money! Making my own window cleaner is something I have been doing for ages. In the last year I also started makingContinue reading “Frugal Tip: Made From Scratch Saves Cash (Part Two)”
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Frugal Tips: Cleaning Your Microwave
I try to stay on top of my microwave and when I heat things up I usually use a cover of some sort. However sometimes I end up with a dirty microwave in need of cleaning! I found this method of cleaning my microwave to be very easy. It’s a simple as microwaving a cupContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Cleaning Your Microwave”
No Scrub Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Are you looking for a non-toxic no scrub toilet bowl cleaner? This simple recipe uses several household items: borax, vinegar and a lemon.
Frugal Tip: Homemade Laundry Detergent
Making your own laundry detergent is one way to save money on an ongoing basis. The recipe basically uses three items: a soap of some sort, washing soda and borax. The most typical type of soap used is Fels Naptha. This is an old fashioned type of soap usually found in the laundry aisle. YouContinue reading “Frugal Tip: Homemade Laundry Detergent”
Frugal Tips: Homemade Household Cleaners
When you compare the prices of cleaning products in the stores with the cost of making them at home you’d be surprised at how much you can really save! If you were to add up the toilet cleaner, kitchen cleaner, window cleaner etc. it seems the average clean household requires close to $150 worth ofContinue reading “Frugal Tips: Homemade Household Cleaners”
Nancy on the Home Front 