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CAUTION: Do not use bleach with ammonia formulas!

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Mildew Formula 1 oz. powdered laundry detergent 3 oz. tri/sodium phosphate 1 qt. bleach 3 qts. water Window Formula 1/2 cup ammonia 1/2 cup vinegar 1 Tbls. cornstarch 1 gal. water *used balled newspaper Wall Formula 1/2 cup ammonia 1/2 cup vinegar 1/4 cup washing soda 1 gal. water Hardwood Floor Formula 1 cup Ivory Flakes 1/2 cup bleach 1 gal. warm water Upholstery Stains (old stains) 1/2 cup powdered laundry detergent 1/4 cup vinegar warm water Whiten Whites / Brighten Polyesters 2 cups electric dishwashing detergent cold water Soak overnight; was as usual Commercial Spot Remover 2 parts water 1 part rubbing alcohol Put into mist spray bottle; use for clothing Frost Prevention Rub inside window with rubbing alcohol; wipe with newspaper. Fabric Softener 1 cup ammonia to washing cycle along with detergent.

Clogged Drains 1 cup salt 1 cup baking soda 1 cup boiling water *Do not use with garbage disposal Or try 3 cups boiled vinegar into drain. Flush with water. OK to use with garbage disposals. Homemade Pre-Wash 1/3 cup water 1/3 cup liquid detergent 1/3 cup ammonia Mix well and put in empty spray bottle. Carpet Stain Formula 1/2 cup powdered laundry detergent 1/2 cup vinegar Urine Spot Remover for Carpets Blot up urine with paper towel. Apply carpet stain formula (above); blot. Pour on club soda; blot. Mist/spray with vinegar. Layer paper towels; place a heavy object on top to pull out moisture. Mildew Prevention 1/2 cup salt into wash cycle to cut down possible mildew. Baby Formula Remover 1/4 cup bleach 1 cup dishwashing detergent 1 gal. water Soak overnight; wash as usual. Spot Remover Flush with club soda Mix together 2 parts water and 1 part rubbing alcohol Mist/spray spot with above and wipe off.

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CAUTION: Do not use bleach with ammonia formulas!

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