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Homemade Cleaners Use Common, inexpensive, mild-to-moderate alkalis (as baking soda, ammonia), acids (lemon juice, vinegar), household bleaches, and detergents can be used to do many cleaning jobs around the home, if used properly according to directions for specific surfaces and soils. They willcost less than many commercial products.A new formula should always be tested on an inconspicuous part of the item to be cleaned to be sure it does not damage the material or finish before using it on a part that shows.It takes time to mix up you own cleaners; usually only enough for use at one time should be mixed up (unless"storing" homemade window glass cleaner in a clean pump bottle). Formula directions and labels on products used should be read completely and followed exactly to prevent damage to the surface and/or injury to the user.Making complicated products like furniture cleaners and waxes will probably cost more to get all theingredients and utensils than buying the commercial product, and is dangerous since some ingredients are flammable and/or toxic. It's safer and results will be better by using commercial waxes and cleaners. Some specialized cleaners have combinations of ingredientsthat could not be duplicated at home, and will do a better job for specific problems. Safety For safety, users should mix up just what they'll use of most cleaners, not store them (unless as a glass cleaner in a spray bottle), and keep them out of reach of children who might drink them. NEVER put in foodcontainer like a pop bottle! If any are stored, labelthem!For safety, when using strong alkalis, users shouldwear rubber gloves. Alkalis that dissolve grease readily, also dissolve oil out of one's skin. Gloves, rinsed off after use, last a long time and cost less than extra lotions rubbed into dry hands; and anyone can learn to wear them!Having a few basic "ingredients" around that can be used for many kinds of cleaning will require less storage space than dozens of different products and cause less environmental problems in disposing of used or unusedproducts. Many homemade cleaners may require a little more elbow grease than some commercial spray-and-wipeproducts. But if you need more exercise, that's a plus! This article was written by Anne Field, Extension Specialist, Emeritus, with references from MSU Extensionbulletin Money Saving Tips on Household Cleaners. This information is for educational purposes only. References to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned. This information becomes public property upon publication and may be printed verbatim with credit to MSU Extension. This file was generated from data base 02 on 06/24/03. Data base 02 was last revised on 12/04/98. 20222Michigan State University ExtensionHome Maintenance and Repair - 01500303 12/04/98

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