One way I’ve found to really save money is by making my own cleaning solutions!
Just a few simple ingredients, and you’re on your way to an effective and thrifty cleaner!
Homemade 409
- 2 Tbsp. Distilled White Vinegar
- 1 Tsp. Borax
- 1/8 cup Dawn Dishsoap
- 1 cup Hot Water
Pour vinegar, borax and hot water into spray bottle.
Then continue filling spray bottle with cool water.
Add Dawn Dishsoap last. {no need to shake}
This is a great cleaner, because the vinegar acts as a disinfectant!
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I gotta ask – Do you have a problem with suds with the 409? Maybe it’s just my perception, but they both seem to have a lot of dish detergent in them. I’m really interested in trying both of these; thanks for posting.
Thank you so much for posting the Homemade 409 recipe. I’m always on the look out for a product I can make at home and save $$$! I have all of those items on hand (I use Borax to make my laundry detergent). Can’t wait to try it!
I actually haven’t had any problem with suds. I was pretty skeptical before ever making these solutions, but they’ve worked great for me… and saved a lot of $$ along the way!
One more thing… to avoid suds, don’t shake the solutions when you’re mixing them. I just turn the bottles gently side to side to stir it all up.
Thank you so much for the sprays recipes. These are what I have been looking for!
Donna
Great Frugal Tip! Thanks!
Do you have any problem with the homemade shout and bleach mixing in the laundry?
I actually don’t use bleach in the laundry, so it hasn’t been an issue for me.
***WARNING!!**
DO NOT use the Homemade Laundry Stain Remover with ANY laundry detergent that contains Bleach… and do NOT add bleach. The ammonia that is in the Stain Remover mixed with Bleach is EXTREMELY dangerous mixture!!
Hi,
Does your homemade 409 work on appliances? Specifically, stovetops and microwave keypads? Thank you so much for your tips, I love frugal blogs!!
Hi Sherna ~ this cleaner works great both on regular appliances and microwaves. I've never tried it on stainless steel surfaces.
Hi, I got a recipe from you fro homemade shout at one time. I'm having trouble finding it. Can you help me?
Did you ever get the Shout recipe? That is what I am looking for, too.
Thanks!
Hello!
Great site!
I am looking for the Shout recipe, too.
Thank you!!!
Denise
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Saw people above commenting on homemade stain pre-treater? With a house full of boys, I would LOVE this recipe! Cant seem to find it.
Thanks so much for sharing this! I mixed our first container full and “LOve It”! I love making things (especially cleaners) and saving a ton too! Works great and smells clean too! thanks again!! :>)