Instructables: exploring - living - cleaning - cleaner http://www.instructables.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:26:51 PDT BLOX v1.01 How to Make a Spray Bottle That Works in any Direction/Position http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-spray-bottle-that-works-in-any-direc/
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Mon, 30 Jul 2012 09:19:53 PDT
Pimp My Henry Vacuum Cleaner http://www.instructables.com/id/Pimp-My-Henry-Vacuum-Cleaner/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/LJO9/H05NHBHA/FZDLJO9H05NHBHA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/LJO9/H05NHBHA/FZDLJO9H05NHBHA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZD/LJO9/H05NHBHA/FZDLJO9H05NHBHA.SMALL.jpg the_butler Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ...
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Sat, 24 Mar 2012 08:13:18 PDT
Simple hand cleaner http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-hand-cleaner/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/KN8M/GUKBEZQQ/FZXKN8MGUKBEZQQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/KN8M/GUKBEZQQ/FZXKN8MGUKBEZQQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZX/KN8M/GUKBEZQQ/FZXKN8MGUKBEZQQ.SMALL.jpg keokg2 Had to upload a picture of baking soda and dish detergent. Instructables is so cool! Materials: Dish washing detergent (Sunlight or generic equivalent) Baking soda I was working on my recumbent trike, replacing a derailleur wheel that had fallen off. My hands became covered in chain oil and di...
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Thu, 3 Nov 2011 19:34:39 PDT
Soft Soap Surface Spiffer http://www.instructables.com/id/Soft-Soap-Surface-Spiffer/
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Sun, 15 May 2011 23:19:55 PDT
Silver polish http://www.instructables.com/id/Silver-polish/
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Sun, 1 May 2011 22:04:35 PDT
Unusual Use for Tooth Paste: Shoe Cleaner! http://www.instructables.com/id/Unusual-Use-for-Tooth-Paste-Shoe-Cleaner/
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Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:40:02 PDT
Home made Lens Cleaner... http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-made-Lens-Cleaner/
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Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:04:57 PDT
How to make a Velcro snake drain cleaner http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Velcro-snake-drain-cleaner/
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Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:52:36 PDT
How to make a handy gadget/glasses cleaner http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-handy-gadgetglasses-cleaner/
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Fri, 4 Jun 2010 15:02:23 PDT
Mad Scientist Lab Gear: Quick Multipurpose Cleaner http://www.instructables.com/id/Mad-Scientist-Lab-Gear-Quick-Multipurpose-Cleaner/
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Tue, 8 Sep 2009 11:31:30 PDT
DIY Cheap Bagless vacuum cleaner http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Cheap-Bagless-vacuum-cleaner/
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Sat, 1 Aug 2009 10:49:36 PDT
How to make your own (cheap & green) cleaning wipes! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-cheap-amp-green-cleaning-/
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Wed, 3 Jun 2009 13:24:32 PDT
The Greener Cleaner http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Greener-Cleaner/
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Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:39:05 PDT
DIY laundry detergent / bathroom cleaner / kitchen scrub, no synthetics. http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-laundry-detergent-bathroom-cleaner-kitchen/
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Sat, 4 Apr 2009 16:49:52 PDT
Going Green World Wide http://www.instructables.com/id/Going-Green-World-Wide/
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Wed, 1 Apr 2009 17:28:27 PDT
Grout and Tile Cleaning http://www.instructables.com/id/Grout-and-Tile-Cleaning/
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Sun, 29 Mar 2009 10:47:15 PDT
Clean Green http://www.instructables.com/id/All-purpose-spray-cleaner/
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Fri, 20 Feb 2009 07:17:09 PST
Air Filter for your room on the Cheap http://www.instructables.com/id/Room-Air-Filter-on-the-Cheep/
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Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:53:14 PDT
How to Make Your Own Non-Toxic Glass Cleaner http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Your-Own-Non-Toxic-Glass-Cleaner/
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Thu, 22 May 2008 22:26:10 PDT
How to clean a toilet without chemicals http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-clean-a-toilet-without-chemicals/
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Thu, 1 May 2008 20:26:03 PDT
Cleaner: Gets it all http://www.instructables.com/id/Cleaner-Gets-it-all/
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Mon, 19 Nov 2007 13:01:15 PST
Toilet Bowl Cleaner http://www.instructables.com/id/Toilet-Bowl-Cleaner/
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Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:27:38 PDT
Refill Scrubbing Bubbles Automatic Shower Cleaner for $1.00 http://www.instructables.com/id/Refill-Scrubbing-Bubbles-Automatic-Shower-Cleaner-/
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