Apply. Spray the stain remover onto the affected area until the material is thoroughly saturated. Scrub. Use a soft toothbrush or soft-bristle cleaning brush to work the stain remover into the fabric. Wait. Leave the solution on for 15 to 30 minutes. For tough stains, leave the product on...
1. DIY Bleach Spray T-Shirt from Practically Functional Bleach spray t-shirts are one of my favorite upcycling projectsbecause it’s so easy! All you need is a plain solid-colored top, bleach, spray adhesive, and a vinyl stencil from your Cricut or Cameo. For my shirt project, I used ...
For a natural clean and a springtime smell, try line-drying laundry. As a natural disinfectant, the sun's UV rays kill germs and remove allergens such as dust mites. Sunlight can also lighten linens without bleach: Hang them on the line to dry on a bright day, and they'll look whiter...
2. DIY Disinfecting Spray Three simple ingredients combine to make a non-toxic version of the popular Lysol Disinfecting Spray. (Lysol contains dimethyl benzyl ammonium saccharinate that is not only difficult to pronounce; it’s hard on the immune system. Learn more about the hazards of Alkylhere...
Looking for DIY cleaners that work? Check out these common household ingredients that act as effective cleaning agents: 1. Borax Borax is a sodium-based product that interacts with the minerals in water to make it softer. This is often used when doing laundry. ...
Vinegar helps to break down soap scum on shower doors, tubs and tile and lets this spray rinse clean. Omit the vinegar on natural stone such as marble, granite, or travertine. Liquid dish soap such as Thieves Dish Soap gives this spray just a bit of a cleaning agent so the spray binds...
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Another bonus to using DIY cleaning products is that you know exactly what’s in them. Having complete control over the ingredients you use to make your own cleaning spray means you can guarantee its effectiveness, so no more time will be spent worrying if the cleaner actually, you know, cl...
1 spray bottle Spray nozzle for the original peroxide bottle or a dark spray bottle How to Make the Sprays Pour undiluted vinegar into a spray bottle. Add 5 to 10 drops of an antibacterial essential oil like clove or tea tree, if desired. Both oils are naturally antibacterial and can help...