Dallas-Fort Worth, North Central Texas
Shiny Furniture and Clean Floors As Alternatives to Chemcials
Information and Recipes for Cleaning Our Homes

Furniture Cleaner

Mix together

• 1/2 cup of white vinegar
• 1 tsp olive oil

Furniture Polish

Furniture Polish #1

Mix together in spray bottle:

• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 pint mineral oil

Shake well, spray, run in, and wipe clean.     

Furniture Polish #2

Mix together:

• 4 T olive oil
• 2 T lemon juice

Rub this mixture into wood, let stand for several hours , and polish with a soft, dry cloth.

Rug and Upholstery Cleaner

Sprinkle corn meal, baking soda or cornstarch on dry rugs and vacuum. Use club soda or soap-based rug shampoo.

Carpet Cleaning Foam

Mix together:

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil-based liquid soap
• 3 T (or more) water

Whip ingredients in bowl with egg beater. Rub foam into problem areas of the rug. Rinse well with water.

Floors

Mix together:

• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1 gallon warm water

Use for mopping.

Remove Water Marks from Wood

Rub toothpaste on wood furniture or floors to remove water marks. Try on hidden area first.

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Note: Before using these green cleansers, try them in an unobtrusive place to make certain they do no damage.

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