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Author Angela Coffman, a.k.a. “The Grocery Shrink,” knows the cost of cleaning products can add up fast. In this edition of A Closer Look: “Homemade Cleaning Recipes,” Coffman shares recipes for cleaning products that will make your house shine for a fraction of the retail price.


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3Tbs Borax (heaping)
2Tbs Arm & Hammer super washing soda (heaping)
2Tbs Dawn (Not anti-bacterial) I like Mediterranean Lavender Scent.
4Cups of hot water
Mix till it is well blended. then i add 3 to 4 cups of tap water. I pour it the empty bottle that the liquid clothes detergent come in from the last time I bought it.

riveroflight Oct 15, 2012 at 4:53 pm Flag as inappropriate

I would also like a recipe for laundry detergent. Presently I am using just vinegar. It works but perhaps there is something better.

Eagle Oct 7, 2012 at 11:11 pm Flag as inappropriate

just wondering---is it safe to download this segement

norma j blacketer Sep 16, 2012 at 10:48 pm Flag as inappropriate

Help-I cannot download this or open it to get the receipes.I am computer challenged also.can anyone help me?

Diane Grace Sep 14, 2012 at 5:32 pm Flag as inappropriate

Thanks Angela and 700 Club. Please become a member if not already and it will bless your life!!!

alexscoots Sep 10, 2012 at 5:32 pm Flag as inappropriate

Hi everyone just joined the 700 club,blessings from above to all.Just wondered if anyone had that laundry detergent recipe,I just loved Angela Coffman recipes,it,s nice to know there are homemade alternatives to costly cleaning products. Thanks so much

Carole Sep 8, 2012 at 1:06 pm Flag as inappropriate

Thank you, Ms. Coffman for the wonderful recipes and a big thanks to CBN, for without you it would not be possible to get them.

Mimi Sep 7, 2012 at 10:22 pm Flag as inappropriate

I would like recipe for laundry detergent and dish washing liquid if you have one. Thank you and may God Bless you.

juliebanks Sep 7, 2012 at 3:48 pm Flag as inappropriate

Do you have a recipe for Tide Free laundry detergent?It's hypoallergenic and has NO fragrance.It cleans well.

Lila Sep 7, 2012 at 5:32 am Flag as inappropriate

For window/glass cleaner, I like to make it in bulk (1 gal)
1 gal jug of water (pour about half out)
2 cups lemon ammonia
1 cup rubbing alcohol
(Then fill the rest of your jug up with water)
Then add 1 tsp Dawn dishsoap.
Swish around- do not shake.
I use this for an all purpose cleaner as well.
Also, for a streak-free shine, use crumpled pages from an old newspaper to clean mirrors/windows.

bradie Sep 7, 2012 at 3:03 am Flag as inappropriate

Says this type of down load can harm your computer - -...
So I'll just pass on another good item for cleaning ... Peroxide...
Check with your Doctor... It is a very good disinfectant...

Shirley Smith Sep 7, 2012 at 1:18 am Flag as inappropriate

I've just been looking for some non-toxic cleaning supplies so the timing could not have been better. Buying natural or organic can be so expensive. The last time I cleaned my showers my eyes burnt so bad I could hardly see. Thanks so much!

tori Sep 7, 2012 at 1:09 am Flag as inappropriate

oh my goodness I love these ideas I am such a clean freak so I go through supplies quite often this will save us so much money...Thank you so much.

Jen Marze Sep 7, 2012 at 12:20 am Flag as inappropriate

Thanks for the recipes,it will save us alot in the long run. God Bless. I can't tell you how many times my wife and I tried ideas for around the house that would save us money. After watching how easy it was to mix your recipes, we will never buy name brand again. We hope you come up with more ideas in the future.

BryonT Sep 7, 2012 at 12:10 am Flag as inappropriate

i can not down load the recipes. please send

patty Sep 6, 2012 at 9:14 pm Flag as inappropriate

does angela have a book out in the stores with the recipes in it to make your own cleaners? if she does could someone let me know? thanks

lisa evans Sep 6, 2012 at 4:13 pm Flag as inappropriate

These are great ideas. I can't wait to try them.

Amy Jordan Sep 6, 2012 at 4:08 pm Flag as inappropriate

There are still some of us who do not have the luxury of a dishwasher... so what is a good recipe for hand washing dishes?

Shannee Sep 6, 2012 at 2:15 pm Flag as inappropriate

thank you I really needed a safe and a way to save

littlepumpkin Sep 6, 2012 at 1:44 pm Flag as inappropriate