I haven’t tried this one yet, but I’m going to. I’m actually going to copy-and-paste the whole message here, because it’s from my grammy. Yes, I don’t care how old I am, she’s still always going to be my Grammy! (She’s also test-driving the home-made laundry detergent with me–so far I’m happy with it at my house).

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Dear Jessie,

Got our utility bill today, and in it was a recipe for a cleaning liquid you might be interested in.

Mix the following ingredients in a bowl or bucket:

1/4 c. baking soda
1/2 c. borax
1/2 c. vinegar
1 gallon of water

Stir vigorously to dissolve the baking soda and borax. To make a spray cleaner, recuce the recipe and fully dissolve the ingredients to avoid clogging the spray bottle This recipe works great on countertops, floors and walls. Use with a mop, reusable sponge or rag.

I hope it will work out serendipitiously. (Sp.!!!) whew! Big word!
Lots of love, Gram xoxoxoxoxoxo
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Hope my gram decides to post again sometime. I wish my great-grandmother was still around, she had some amazing thrifty tips that I still use today. She would also be a great contributor here. For instance, speaking of utility bills–I save the carrier envelopes that my bills come in and I write my grocery lists on the outside and stick the coupons inside.