Comments on: Homemade 409 Recipe…

By: wendy

wendy — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:47:27 +0000

We did the vinegar and dishsoap thing for fruit flies. Sure does work!

By: Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:46:06 +0000

Thank you so much I just found this on this site and I am so excited to start saving even more money, my question is about the shout I love it but so expensive what kind of Liquid laundry detergent do you use or does it matter? Thank you so much

By: Missy

Missy — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:47:54 +0000

I use apple cider vinegar and dawn dish soap in a small bowl on the counter to kill fruit flies and it works VERY well

By: Patricia Glover

Patricia Glover — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:26:57 +0000

My Mom used shout our WHOLE lives – she now uses the homemade Shout….The recipe she uses is really easy – Equal parts liquid Laundry detergent and Dawn dishwashing liquid. She swears by it. It even got the diesel grease out of my Dad’s clothes. There has never been a product out there that has been able to do that!!!!

By: Heidi

Heidi — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:11:37 +0000

Aww ~ thanks, Megan! So glad to have you here, joining in the $$-saving FUN!

~ Heidi

By: Megan

Megan — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:48:39 +0000

HELLO!!!! So glad I found this site!!! I will definitely be making some homemade cleaners this weekend!!! Can not waite!!! Thank you for all of your helpful hints and tricks. This site ROCKS!!!!

By: Ruth

Ruth — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:05:03 +0000

http://simpleorganic.net/easy-recipes-for-natural-homemade-cleaners/

Here is another version of this recipe!

By: Ruth

Ruth — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:04:04 +0000

No, it’s not. You should not use vinegar on granite!!

By: AmandaD.

AmandaD. — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:59:03 +0000

I was just wondering if this is safe in the kitchen or around baby? I have heard so many bad things about Borax being toxic I have stopped using it on baby clothes for this reason. We use baby-ganics now and it is quite costly. Can this be made with anything other than borax like maybe baking soda? Thanks.

By: natasha

natasha — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 19:20:11 +0000

i have just really got started with the whole couponging thing and am excited to start saving money. i am excited to try the homeade cleaners too.. tyfs the recipes

By: melissa

melissa — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:59:56 +0000

I hate cleaning…really I do. Mostly because of the fumes associated with cleaning products. Thank you for this 409 recipe. I mixed up a batch tonight and it cleaned my bathroom better than ever and I didn’t get a headache from the fumes! The smell of the vinegar disappeared as soon as the shower walls dried. Thanks for saving me from a headache and I love that I am saving money too!

By: claudette

claudette — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 21:23:16 +0000

I have a problem with flies. I really hate to use those ugly fly strips. Does anyone have any suggestion on how to get rid of them????

By: Heidi

Heidi — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:30:39 +0000

Hi Heather ~ I usually use just the regular Dawn Dish Soap, but I’m sure the concentrated formula would work just fine, too!

~ Heidi

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 23 May 2011 20:32:02 +0000

thanks Christina, I am going to try this. I hate those annoying little things that seem to appear from nowhere…

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 23 May 2011 20:29:59 +0000

Judy, Judy, Judy…the recipe above says “16 oz.” bottle! You don’t need super-great exactness for most of the homemade cleaners. Hope this helps! Have a good one!

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 18 May 2011 19:30:56 +0000

Do you use the regular Dawn, or the concentrated? Just wondering if it makes a difference in the amount of Dawn you add.

By: DARLENE E

DARLENE E — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:45:41 +0000

what would you use on fiberglass tubs to clean hard water lime spots and soap scum?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:41:38 +0000

Is this formula safe for granite?

By: Deb

Deb — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 18:35:15 +0000

Amanda, I used to buy the generic or cheaper dish soaps but I went back to Dawn. The truth is you use so much less of it that it’s more economical. It’s an excellent grease cutter. Check the prices on it at Walmart and Family Dollar, you can generally get a 2 pack of it for approximately $4.00.

By: Heidi

Heidi — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 05:05:01 +0000

Hi Judy ~ You’ll want to use a 16 oz. triggered spray bottle for this recipe.

~ Heidi

By: Judy

Judy — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:27:56 +0000

Nobody did ever say what size bottle to use – I’d think it was important since the directions tell you to “continue filling spray bottle with cool water.”

By: Heidi

Heidi — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:21:03 +0000

Hi Amanda ~ I have found that Dawn dish soap works best. There is just something in it that seems to cut through grease and grime, and remove stains so well! Hope that helps!

~ Heidi

By: Sandy Peace

Sandy Peace — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 04:31:52 +0000

Thank you so much for all the cleaning recipes but does anyone have any for making something similiar to the Lysol or Clorox disinfectant wipes or would the recipe for 409 work?

By: Julianna Lochte

Julianna Lochte — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 07:31:47 +0000

BETTER YET! Have you heard of wine away and other red wine removing products. I randomly discovered that my 409 turned the stain dark purple and then it simply disappeared after I blotted, just like the WAY more expensive, MUCH smaller bottle of the specialized product. It must have similar properties. We entertain a lot and I will probably save substantial money this year!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 22:44:08 +0000

Was going to make the home made 409, but don’t have DAWN dish soap. I usually buy the generic. Does it matter if it is DAWN or does any dish soap work? I have all the other stuff already and was going to mix up a batch, but wanted to check first! Thanks!! =) LOVE THE LAUNDRY SOAP AND FABRIC SOFTNER!!!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:45:17 +0000

Homemade Laundry Stain Removers

Recipe #1
1 cup hot water
1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide
Directions:
Mix ingredients then store in spray bottles. Spot treat stains then soak overnight.

Recipe #2
2 quarts water
1/2 cup ammonia
2 TBS laundry detergent
Directions:
Mix ingredients then store in spray bottles. Spot treat stains then soak overnight.
Do not use with bleach.

By: Amy Bernius

Amy Bernius — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:19:22 +0000

I love this 409 recipe!!! I will never buy sparay again. I keep one in every bathroom for clean ups and one in the kitchen for counters. Love it, thanks!

By: Christina McKenzie

Christina McKenzie — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:41:27 +0000

Just curious, but my husband can’t stand the smell of vinegar…so I have to ask…does the homeade 409 smell like vinegar? Or does the dishsoap cover it up? As a side note, if you ever have problems with fruit flies, fill a small bowl with vinegar, add several drops of dish soap, and mix well. They are attracted to the vinegar smell, and the dishsoap finishes them off! (My husband hates it though…it stinks like vinegar!)

By: Judy

Judy — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 20:51:11 +0000

I must have missed something – the recipe says “Then continue filling spray bottle with cool water.” What size bottle are you filling?

By: Sherry

Sherry — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 20:42:13 +0000

I read in some literature that came with our granite counter top to avoid any type of vinegar on the stone. Just wanted to let you all know to not use the homemade solutions on this type of counter. Of course, there are millions of other things to clean in the home with these.

By: claudette

claudette — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:59:02 +0000

OMG! How did I ever live without these homemade products? These homemade products have saved me so much money and time from trying to clip coupons and find the best bargain for cleaning products. I’m still looking for the homemade shout??

By: Beth Feeney

Beth Feeney — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:24:08 +0000

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!! :>)

By: Heidi @ Frugal Girls!

Heidi @ Frugal Girls! — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:48:56 +0000

Hi Sherna ~ this cleaner works great both on regular appliances and microwaves. I've never tried it on stainless steel surfaces.

By: sherna1

sherna1 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:01:31 +0000

Hi,
Does your homemade 409 work on appliances? Specifically, stovetops and microwave keypads? Thank you so much for your tips, I love frugal blogs!!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:04:00 +0000

Great Frugal Tip! Thanks!

By: Donna and Greg

Donna and Greg — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:55:00 +0000

Thank you so much for the sprays recipes. These are what I have been looking for!

Donna

By: Heidi @ Frugal s!

Heidi @ Frugal s! — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:44:13 +0000

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.

By: Heidi @ Frugal s!

Heidi @ Frugal s! — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:43:17 +0000

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!

By: Mom2three

Mom2three — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:31:00 +0000

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!

By: UnfinishedMom

UnfinishedMom — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:26:00 +0000

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.