Didn't Make It To The RS Activity This Month?

Here are some of the DIY Tips that we loved!  For a full handout, please see the table outside the RS room!

To Clean Glass and Windows:
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup isopropyl rubbing alcohol

Home Made Powdered Laundry Soap

1   Fels-Naptha soap bar

1  Cup - Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda*

½  Cup Borax
Grate soap or break into pieces and process in a food processor until powdered. Mix all ingredients. For light load, use 1 Tablespoon. For heavy or heavily soiled load, use 2 Tablespoons.

Yields: 3 Cups detergent. (Approx. 40 loads)

Home Made "Dryer Sheets"

1  Container of Name Brand Fabric Softener

4  Inexpensive sponges, cut in half

Pour entire container of softener into a 5 gallon bucket. Fill empty softener container with water twice. (2 parts water to 1 part softener) Add sponges to softener/water mixture. When ready to use wring out extra mixture from one sponge and add to the dryer as you would a dryer sheet.