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The Make Your Own Zone

Blogger | Wyoming, MI http://www.themakeyourownzone.com
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  • BEFORE - these labels were not coming off easily 1
  • I mixed up some homemade Goo Gone with vegetable oil and baking soda
  • AFTER - I was able to get my recycled bottles nice and clean! 1
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How To Make Homemade Goo Gone

Recycled glass jars and bottles can be put to lots of good use around the house for storage or decorating. The most challenging part of recycling glass jars, however, can be getting the ...»
label completely off with no traces of the sticky gunk left behind. In the past I've used a product called Goo Gone for this job and it's always worked well. But guess what? You can make your own Goo Gone by simply combining vegetable oil and baking soda. I tested it out on a couple little glass jars and it really does work! You can click on the link below to read the complete instructions.

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The Make Your Own Zone Wyoming, MI on Mar 19, 2013
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    Annie Ann Del Rio Yesterday
    so nice to know ...»

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How To Make a Dirty Showerhead Look Like New Again

Showerheads can get dirty with mineral deposits over time, but you can get them clean and fresh again with a simple homemade remedy. By putting some vinegar in a baggie and fastening it ...»
over your showerhead (and then being patient for an hour or two!) you can get those crusty showerheads looking like new again. I used this method and was really happy with the results. You can read more complete step by step instructions on my blog by clicking on the link below.

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The Make Your Own Zone Wyoming, MI on Feb 09, 2013
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    Amanda on Mar 02, 2013
    For the coffee pot I put a few ice cubes in with tsp of salt and swirl around and cleans right up
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Tired of Streaky Windows? Try this Homemade Glass Cleaner Instead!

Learn how to make a natural homemade glass and window cleaner that works better than the traditional store bought products.
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The Make Your Own Zone Wyoming, MI on Jan 28, 2013
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    Robyn Farwell on Jan 30, 2013
    I do the same as Linda, but a bit different (It was posted on here in the past). I use vinegar ...»
    & dish soap. When I am ready to use it, I put 2 cups (my spray bottle is more than 2 cups), in the microwave for 3 minutes. When you use it when it's warm/hot, it works wonders. With this being said, I AM going to try the Club Soda. My #1 pet peeve is dirty windows, and mirrors. Good thing we have windows that I can clean the outside of, from the inside!

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Cheap and Easy Trick for Cleaning a Smooth Stovetop

Here's a simple way to clean a smooth stovetop using baking soda and a wet soapy towel. I've done this several times and it really does work!
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The Make Your Own Zone Wyoming, MI on Jan 28, 2013
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    Linda M on Feb 04, 2013
    The single-edged razor blade worked like a charm, Concetta!! I was standing there FOREVER, but ...»
    it finally chipped off (esp. after the baking soda soak). I'll try the 409 maintenance also along with the blade too. Thanks.

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How to make a Vanilla Air Freshener Spray

I've never much cared for the store bought air freshener sprays. My nose just doesn't like anything real flowery or fruity, or fake smelling for that matter. So I came up with my own homemade Vanilla Air Freshener spray that's a simple combination of vanilla extract and water. And I love it! This works best in a mist bottle rather than a spray bottle so that you get a finer ...»
mist sprayed into the air. For the complete recipe, you can click below:

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The Make Your Own Zone Wyoming, MI on Mar 09, 2013
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    The Make Your Own Zone on Mar 18, 2013
    Vanilla is one of my favorite scents too. It's so warm and welcoming.
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  • This kit includes 5 recipes for basic homemade cleaners for a variety of jobs
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How to Make a Natural and Non-Toxic Cleaning Kit

Are you starting to think about spring cleaning? Why not do it the natural way this year and mix together some non-toxic homemade cleaners to take care of the job? This kit includes a ...»
homemade disinfectant spray, homemade soft scrub, homemade glass cleaner, a homemade furniture dusting spray, and a bucket mix for big jobs. Chances are once you start using these cleaners, you'll want to keep using them all year long! You can click on the link below to get the details for all five recipes.

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The Make Your Own Zone Wyoming, MI on Apr 06, 2013
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    Sherrie on Apr 07, 2013
    Some of these tips are great! I love Castile soap. ...»

    Never use oil on furniture, it is a mess and on the new surface finishes on furniture it will streak it and it not come off.

    If you use vinegar on wood floors it will damage the finish. This includes engineered flooring. If your a grandmother used vinegar she also waxed her floors several time's a year. She stripped them and re-waxed them with paste wax. The finish on wood floors isn't usually done this way now. If it is this would work. This recipe would be wonderful for other flooring.

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Give New Life To Old Pillows With This Easy DIY Envelope Pillow Cover

Learn how to make a quick and easy cover for old pillows. An envelope cover has a flap opening for inserting the pillow and there's no need to sew the opening shut. A yard of fabric should cover two average sized pillows.

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The Make Your Own Zone Wyoming, MI on Feb 04, 2013
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