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Recipe Box - Homemade Cleaners
 
Car Wash
What You Need:
   A bucket of water
   High-quality liquid castile soap
Add a couple drops of liquid castile soap to a bucket of water, and wash.
Window Cleaner
What You Need:
  1 cup rubbing alcohol
  1 cup water
  1 tablespoon vinegar
  Clean spray bottle
  Chamois Cloth
Pour ingredients in spray bottle, tighten lid and shape to mix. Spray on windows, allowing the cleaner to sit for a few seconds. Then, wipe dry with a chamois cloth.
Chrome Cleaner
What You Need:
  White vinegar
  Water
  Clean spray bottle
  Car wash sponge or cleaning mit
Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spray cleaner onto your wheels, working it with car wash mit or sponge.
Note: Vinegar should not be used on aluminum alloys. For aluminum alloys, use baby oil on a rag.
Tire Cleaner
What You Need:
  Baking soda
  Water
  Small container
  Scrub brush
Mix two parts baking soda and one part water together in the container to form a paste. Work the paste into the tires with the scrub brush. Let the cleaner sit for several minutes. Then, rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Carpet and Upholstery Stain Remover
What You Need:
  White vinegar
  Baking Soda
  Small container
  Toothbrush/small scrub brush
Mix white vinegar and baking soda together in the small container to form a paste. Test a small hidden spot to check for color fastness. Work the paste into carpet and upholstery stains with a toothbrush or similar soft bristle brush. Allow the paste to dry. Then vacuum up the residue. The stains should be gone.
Note: Some stains may require repeated treatment.
All Purpose Interior Cleaner
What You Need:
  White vinegar
  Water
  Clean spray bottle
  Cleaning rag
Pour equal parts of white vinegar and water in a clean spray bottle, tighten lit and shake vigorously to mix. In a hidden area, spray the cleaner to test for color fastness. Spray the solution on any vinyl, plastic or leather surfaces in your car that need cleaning. Allow the cleaner soak into the surface for a few moments. Then, wipe dry with a clean rag.
Note: As with any leather cleaner, you should test on a small area before applying to the entire surface.
Interior Protectant
What You Need:
  1-cup olive oil
  1/2 cup lemon juice
  Clean spray bottle or bowl
  2 Clean white lint free cloths
Combine olive oil and lemon juice in a spray bottle or bowl. Pour a small amount of the protectant on a clean white lint free cloth and wipe onto the dashboard and any other plastic or vinyl surfaces. Always testing a small hidden area first. Finish by wiping off the excess and gently buffing the surface with another clean white lint free cloth. Avoid getting the protectant on the glass.
Warning: Do not use on the steering wheel, pedals or any other controls where slipperiness could pose a hazard. Do not use the protectant on windows.
Leather Cleaner/Conditioner
What You Need:
  White vinegar
  Neat's-foot oil OR raw or food grade linseed oil
  Clean white lint free cloth
  Small container
Mix 2 parts white vinegar to 1 part neat's-foot oil or raw or food grade linseed oil. Pour a small amount of the solution onto the cloth and test in a hidden area. Gently swirl the cleaner over the leather surface and let sit overnight. The next day, using a clean white lint free cloth, gently buff the leather surface for maximum shine.
General Tip:
Warning: Do not use on the steering wheel, pedals or any other controls where slipperiness could pose a hazard. Do not use the protectant on windows.
 
 
 
 
 
These formulas are offered to help minimize the use of toxic substances when cleaning your car, and reduce the environmental harm caused by the manufacture, use and disposal of toxics. Results may vary and cannot be guaranteed to be 100% safe and effective. Before applying any cleaning formulations, test in small hidden areas if possible. Always use caution with any new product on your car.
 
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