tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450708111898668566.post7230483681742615015..comments2024-02-17T14:53:28.031-05:00Comments on OLD HOUSE HOMESTEAD: Homemade All Purpose SprayCarmen at Old House Homesteadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09283325806078453964noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450708111898668566.post-24934155686757194182011-05-31T08:12:59.883-04:002011-05-31T08:12:59.883-04:00I know, Vicki, vinegar isn't the best smelling...I know, Vicki, vinegar isn't the best smelling, but lemon juice is more expensive so I was thinking on the el cheapo side. But you're right, when you need to cut some grease lemon juice is the way to go!! : )Carmen at Old House Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09283325806078453964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450708111898668566.post-7315070550830498322011-05-30T23:02:56.115-04:002011-05-30T23:02:56.115-04:00I use lemon juice instead of vinegar(I don't l...I use lemon juice instead of vinegar(I don't like the smells.) Lemon juice is a degreaser too, so cleans the kitchen a little better.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08005426460396705368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450708111898668566.post-62187293930094269312011-05-28T09:56:07.413-04:002011-05-28T09:56:07.413-04:00Not a stupid question at all Justine! The reason ...Not a stupid question at all Justine! The reason the water is hot is to dissolve the borax. You can use it "cold" but if you have something really nasty I would suggest making a nice hot batch since it helps in the cleaning process. Hope that helps! :)Carmen at Old House Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09283325806078453964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450708111898668566.post-6768597137603227932011-05-28T08:19:22.512-04:002011-05-28T08:19:22.512-04:00I have a question can you store this solution and ...I have a question can you store this solution and reuse it? Does it have to be hot to use? or is the hot water just to help dissolve the borax? Might be a stupid question I was just wondering... ThanksJustinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07706997143361838129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450708111898668566.post-37551847855165570772011-05-27T16:53:37.007-04:002011-05-27T16:53:37.007-04:00Good idea! I frequently use an all-purpose cleane...Good idea! I frequently use an all-purpose cleaner of water and vinegar, but for the toilets, I need something with some "grit" to it! Kill those germies!!!Karlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10301503478672745642noreply@blogger.com