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~Baby Wipes~

You will need:

A 6-10 cup plastic container with lid
1 roll of Bounty paper towels(Bounty works the best)
2 Tbsp. of baby oil
2 Tbsp. baby bath
2 cups of water

Cut the roll of paper towels in half and remove the cardboard center. Bring water to a boil and add baby bath and lotion. Place one half of paper towel roll into the plastic container and pour the mixture over paper towels. Once the mixture is cool, pull your "wipes" from the center of the roll. Keep container sealed when not in use.

~Gel Air Freshener~

You will need:

2 c. liquid potpourri(or 2 c. water , 10-20 drops oil/fragrance and food coloring
4 pkg. Knox gelatin

Heat 1 cup of the liquid potpourri, almost to a boil. Stir in 4 packages of the Knox gelatin, until dissolved. Then stir in the remaining cup of liquid potpourri.

Pour the mixture into clean baby food jars and let set at room temperature overnight until set.

To use, place the jar on the stovetop(not directly on the burner!) while cooking, heat in potpourri burner, or simply set out on a table and enjoy the aroma.

~All-purpose Cleaner~

7 cups warm water
1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup household ammonia

Combine ammonia, baking soda and 1 cup of warm water in a 1/2 gallon jug. Cap and shake vigorously until well mixed. Add remaining water. Label the jug for future use.

To use, pour 1/2 cup of the mixture into 1 - 1 1/2 gallons hot water. Be sure to test a small area of delicate surfaces such as wallpaper.

~All-purpose Disinfectant~

1-1/3 cup powdered laundry detergent
1 quart hot water
1-1/3 cup pine oil

Mix detergent and water and stir slowly until detergent is completely dissolved. If the mixture gets foam, stop stirring and skim off the bubbles. Gradually add pine oil and mix well. To use, dilute using 1 part disinfectant with 1 part water, except when cleaning high bacteria areas such as toilet bowls, etc. Store in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Keep out of reach of small children. Good for use on countertops and floors.

~Grease Solvent~

2 tbsp liquid gel soap
3 tbsp cornmeal
1 tsp glycerin

Combine ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Removes stubborn grease/oil stains from your skin.

~Toilet Bowl Cleaner~

1 tbsp household ammonia
1 cup hyrdogen peroxide
2 quarts water

Mix ingredients in a bucket, then slowly pour solution into the toilet bowl. Let stand for 30 minutes, then scrub inside of bowl with a scrub brush and flush. For stubborn stains, let stand for several hours. Use regularly to clean and disinfect.

~Bath Powder~

1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup cornstarch
Fragrance oil (optional)

Combine baking soda and cornstarch together in a bowl and mix together until thoroughly blended. If desired, add about 20 drops of the fragrance oil and stir until thoroughly blended. Let dry before packaging.

~Ant Traps~

You will need:

1/3 cup molasses
6 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons active dry yeast

Mix ingredients together in a small bowl until they form a smooth past. Spread the mixture into plastic lid. Any old plastic container will do. Set the mixture near the mouth of ant hill. For kitchen areas, coat a strip of cardboard with the mixture and lay along floor or in crevices where ants travel. Works best with medium to large ants. Try substituting honey for the molasses.

~Fly Paper~

You will need:

1/4 c. maple syrup
1 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. granulated sugar

Mix ingredients together in a small bowl. Pour over strips of brown paper and let soak overnight. To hang, poke a hole in one end of a strip and tie a string to it.

~Liquid Gel Soap~

2 cups soap flakes or grated bar soap
1/2 gallon water
2 tbsp glycerin

Mix ingredients together in a large pot or dutch oven. Set over low heat, stirring occasionally until the soap has dissolved. Transfer to a jar and cover tightly. For a less thick gel soap, use 1 gallon of water.

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