Homemade Solutions

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  4. Mary

    You are amazing! I have been making stuff from your page all morning! Life will never be the same (or as expensive) as it was before you :o) Keep up the awesome work && Thanks!

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  5. Elizabeth

    Love your blog!!! I have just sent the link to my daughter, I think she will love it as well. What do you clean your drip pans under the stove top eyes with???? I’ll bet one of these recipes for cleaners will be cheap and easy to use. Love your blog!!! Oh, wait, I already said that….

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  6. Tim Sullivan

    Hey Jillee
    I’m hoping you can help me before my wife kills me
    I spilt engine oil all over an expensive black duffle coat and it is soaked In oil I have tried to soak up as much as I can with towels but I don’t know if I can save it please help
    Me and save my life hahaha.
    Cheers Tim

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  7. Krista

    I am so excited to try so many of your cleaning recipes!!! I stumbled upon your recipes today and I am hooked!!!! Thanks for saving me some $$$$$$$

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  8. Jenna

    Do you have any “miracle” solutions for cleaning microwaves? I don’t know what all has exploded in mine, but it is scary!!!! And of course it is above the cooktop (glass) so I can’t really get eye level with it to get a lot of elbow grease in it! And you know all the nasty stuff you got off your vent filter? That’s also in my microwave. YUCK!!!

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    1. Jillee Post author

      Jenna….have you tried “steam cleaning” your microwave? Put a 50/50 mixture of water and vinegar in a heat-safe bowl (I used a pyrex measuring cup) and “cook” it in the microwave until it gets the inside good and steamy! 5 to 10 minutes. Everything inside will wipe right off! Hope this helps! :-)

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      1. F L OKelley

        OMG!! I am convinced! It worked! Except for the teeny little corners where gunk has cowered, the inside of my microwave looks brand new (and it wasn’t even new when it was handed down to me).

        I have made the “shout” stain remover, the wet cloth dryer sheets, and the no-cook laundry detergent, which I LOVE!!

        Thanks for your dedication to this blog. I have been on it for the last four days (as I just discovered it). I feel that I have been duped for so many years by the manufacturers of cleaning products that don’t work. I fully admit that my motives for trying so many of these homemade products is purely financial. I am gratified that they also seem to be friendlier to our environment as well as reducing my environmental footprint.

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  9. Heidi

    Hey Jillee… I had been using a swiffer to scrub my vinyl floors but my cats seem to enjoy the taste then get sick. I got myself one of those “swiffer-like” spray mops that you can put your own cleaner in it. I LOVE IT! Works better than the “swiffer” … but I used 2 T of vinegar with water to scrub the floors. Now they are clean, and “pet-edible” but they are streaky and dull. Any suggestions of something I could put in that mop that would clean, streak-free, shine AND be “pet-edible”??? Thanks so much! I’ve made MANY of your recipes and passed along tons to my family and friends!

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  11. lyn

    can you help me with the black stops on the top of my glass top electric. i have bought all the stor brands and can’t get them off. i have tried baking soda, lemon juice with salt, no luck hope you can help thanks!!!lyn

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  12. Cheryl

    I just heard about your website from a friend a few days ago and I love it!!!! I am especially intrigued by all the “homemade solutions” especially the laundry stuff. But today when I came back to find the “recipe” for homemade fabric softener, NONE of them are under the categories tab!!! When I click on it, all I get are the comments! I don’t know what happened???? Is it a technical difficulty, or is it just me??? HELP! I am already addicted to your website, and can’t get to what I want, no matter where I click!!!! :(

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    1. Jillee Post author

      Hi Cheryl…..yes, it was a technical snafu! Thanks for bringing to my attention though! I had no idea. It should be fixed now. :-)
      Glad you like the website! Welcome :-)

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  16. Cheyenne Hosselton

    Jillee,
    First off, I must say that my fiance and I LOVE your blog! I was actually wondering whether or not you have any suggestions for a homemade bleach alternative? You have inspired us to give the majority of our pricey, harmful chemicals the boot — but I have yet to find a suitable replacement for my jug of bleach! After having replaced nearly every other cleaner, I cringe at the thought of continuing to dump bleach into our laundry.
    Thanks!

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  18. Vallee McColley

    LOVE this site and LOVE what u do! Thank u! I am looking for a natural hair conditioner recipe that is not made from food! All the ones I find say to use food, like egg and mayo! I seen the deep conditioner but wasn’t sure if it was something I could use just daily/ weekly? Again thanks for all you do!!

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  21. Sky

    I am so thrilled I stumbled across your blog. I am far from a domestic goddess… and I love all the tips, tricks and shortcuts! I have been making my own laundry detergent for years and am excited to try more of your homemade concoctions! Cant wait for more! Thanks!

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  22. Shelley

    As a single mom I love this site- I have stopped buying cleaners and I am making a little of everything from this site. Does anyone have an alternative to Oven Cleaner for the burner pans on your stovestop? Something non-toxic smelling too. I have been recomending this site to all my friends- Thank- you!!!

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  23. Tiffany

    I love your blog! I have a family of six and we are trying to do the Dave Ramsey plan. Your homemade products are a great find for pinching pennies!
    Tiffany

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  24. Kirstie

    Got a question..I see you have some lotions on here. Has anyone come up with one to replace those over price shave less lotions. I found a site that had the tan lotions..really simple coco powder in lotion, but I’m someone who has to shave everyday. Shoot by most evenings I have stubble. I have tried those lotions that claim to remove hair without shaving..they stink. spent $$$$ to find they worse less them me shaving everyday.

    I read that Exfoliate helps. how about a lotion that does that too??

    Any help would be great. Thanks

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  25. jamie

    I must say, I’ve been to your blog several times from different Pinterest pins and now I’ve just decided to save time and bookmark your blog! You have so many great “recipes” for homemade, well, everything! Thanks so much for taking out all of the guess work for us with your trial and error!

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  26. Gaez

    Hi Jill
    Love your blog so much, its give me an inspiration, the recipe easy to practice, and yummy before I read your blog i have lil’bit problem to cook but now I feel fun to cook :) and your home made solution working great. salute hope another post soon. regard :)

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  27. Billie

    I read about your carpet cleaner…. which just looks amazing…. but I am trying to clean a love seat… and I am allergic to ammonia…any thoughts or suggestions???? Thank you very much!!

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  29. Erica

    I found your website because I was looking for organic shampoos and conditioners and your page popped up with the make it yourself shampoo and conditioner and since then, I am OBSESSED with your website! I’m ready to try all your homemade goods :) THANK YOU! :)

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  31. Wilma van den Berg

    I love your website, Jilly!! Its the beest thin since sliced bread, lol.
    Was just browsing for Simple moisturising lotion and got 401′d (does not exist – select home)
    Then I tried the home made carpet cleaner (401 error).
    Tried again for the Marshmellow frosting for Angel food cupcakes (401 error)!!
    Was wondring if you remove some of the blogs sometimes.
    Have a great weekend

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  32. Wilma van den Berg

    Soooo funny – see my question was posted @ 4:28 pm….In S.A it is currently 00:37 am.. What can I say, I love this site!!! Will probably hang aroud till 3am

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  33. Georgia

    Jilee thank you so much for making it so simple to find info i want. Have tried your skin brightner, oils to cleanse face, microdermabrasion and. How to remove dark eye circles (which I’ve never been able to get rid off) using the tumeric recipe. EVERYTHING works just as you say. Thank-you again. xxxxxx

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  35. Darcy

    This is an awesome site, in fact I’m cleaning my dish washer as I write. I can’t wait to see how clean it comes using the homemade solution! I’m taking before and after photos to share the success with friends. Later today, it’s dryer sheets! Thanks for the cool solutions. They’re much preferred to throwing things away that can be used again. Kind of like recipes for left-overs LOL!

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  37. Audrey

    THANK YOU SO MUCH JILLEE! I made baby wipes, glass cleaner wipes, disinfecting wipes, Laundry detergent, Fabric softner and Febreeze last nite. i was sooo excited to see they all worked great and saved me so much money. U have helped me carry on my new years resolution of trying to save money any way i can. My hubby is even excited. The Fabric softner is the best idea in the world cause i am allergic to all store bought ones. so last nite after making it i just rubbed all over my hands to make sure i wasnt going to have allergic reaction n I DIDNT. sooo happy thanks again

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