Living On A Low Income (Saving Money On Cleaning Supplies)

[@PatrickDickey52761]

You can also mix isopropyl alcohol with water in place of Windex. As a bonus, it will defrost your windows in the winter.

[@vienicestyles6122]

I do this 👏🏽 👏🏽

[@brittanyolson5235]

Awesome tip! Totally using this in MN

[@kerryjames4026]

Mum would wash dishes with velvet soap bar washing velvet soap bar laundry velvet soap bar

[@Prepare2Survive]

You can buy a 32 oz jug of concentrated auto windshield washing fluid at walmart for $1.66 that will make 15 gallons of window cleaner when diluted with water.

[@PrepperPrincess]

That's a great idea! I never thought about that! Thanks for sharing.

[@ladytsadventures8033]

No kidding that's a great idea! Thank you for the tip!

[@nynapetrov]

yep i do that trick it lasts me the whole year

[@anasazirose]

Prepare2Survive that's a great idea although vinegar is safer. No chemicals.

[@grzegorz16100]

It leaves smudges.

[@stevet6676]

Your tips are great for the environment too! When I taught H.S. chemistry, we had a couple of labs on "making your own products". The students could develop their own with a standard starting chemicals and they had to demonstrate that they worked. A couple of favs: 3%hydrogen peroxide, available at any drug store, Walmart, etc can be used to periodically sanitize toothbrushes and a little poured on you toothbrush with a dab of toothpaste is a teeth whitener. Whitening strips cost $20 per box, the "cheap method costs about $0.02 per use. (rinse your mouth with water after). It is also good to disinfect cuts and wounds. Another winner, isopropyl alcohol 70% or 91% available at the same places, is a superior degreaser used for oily stains on walls, etc.

[@joycefuller4366]

I have been using fabric softener as Febrese for about a year and I have noticed a coating of stuck on dirt and dust mixed with fabric softener on everything my carpet, couch, curtains and it acts like a magnet, Some things are not worth faking, Dish soap I only use Dawn because it's concentrated and has many uses and lasts longer than anything else I have tried .. Thank you for your experience and knowledge it dose help

[@lblake5653]

I ways wondered so that kept me from doing it. Glad I waited.

[@PoetiqueMs]

That was the first thing I thought when she said that.

[@Journeylivin]

Even just buying the dollar tree versions is a big difference.

[@MaryTheresa1986]

Dawn dish soap is my favorite all-purpose cleaner. It's phenomenal on glass (my mirrors have never been cleaner) and cuts through grease and grime better than any other cleaner. My stove actually shines now! I've also used it on my kitchen/bathroom floors, as well as hand soap when I'm too lazy/cheap to get hand soap. I'm using up the cleaners I still have, but after that I'm sticking to mostly Dawn. I've heard mixed results about using it in the toilet, but I don't mind splurging on some toilet bowl cleaner. :)

[@itsmarialifestyle4355]

I love how you prepared for your video and the research you did!

[@jamieshawgandy1175]

Maria Chat isnt she the best?!

[@booksandbeans]

I use" Lysol" which is the vinegar, water, rubbing alcohol lemon and 3 drops of dish soap. My fabric softener is vinegar. My dish soap is castile soap and lots of water, chuckle but you are doing a great job of getting the word out. Thank you for the post.

[@HosCreates]

I can make a bottle of Mrs Meyers Cleanday 32 oz concentrate last me a whole year. its $13 online were I get it . I put 2 capfuls in a 32 oz spray bottle mixed with water and shake that. I use it on my dinning room chairs , counters, floors, toilet, mirrors, sinks and tub. I use baking soda for tough grime on the tub and sinks .50c/ box =$1 /month. I use reusable cleaning cloths . I use peroxide for disinfectant $1 at the dollar store in a spray bottle because its non toxic and kills 99% of germs compared to vinegar which is only 70% effective . The dish detergent I use last me 2 months altogether I spend only $85 on cleaning supplies yearly . you dont need body spray of fabreeze to have your home and body to smell good .

[@10529Erin]

I make a spray with dishwashing soap for dishes. I put in about an inch of dishwashing soap and then the rest is water. We squirt dishes. Also a tip if you have kids and you use the pump soap bottles to wash hands is to put a bunch of rubber bands wrapped around the base of the pump. It restricts everyone to half a pump. A half a pump is enough soap. I refill my pump soap bottles with a little bit of soap and mostly water. It still foams.

[@thatmandygirl137]

Thank you so much!!!! I never would’ve believed this would work and IT DOES! It’s honestly better, I truly feel like I’m cleaning better than slapping on the highly concentrated chemicals. Im in the process of moving and was making my own cleaner with Dawn in a spray bottle with water and was going to add other chemicals (my friends showed up a range of cleaning products and I didn’t have to so I tested this out by using the watered down Dawn in a spray bottle to spray a few sprays in the sick when I was doing dishes. It worked amazingly! And I honestly had hardly any Dawn in the dishwater and it cleaned very well and just as many bubbles as I would get using way over the recommended amount of straight Dawn before! You’ve got a new excited subscriber! Definitely gonna take advantage of all your other tips and tricks!

[@cyndigallo7475]

With juice, i always put in my glass 1/2 distill water and 1/2 juice. Cuts down on the sugar, plus saves me money. Good job prep Princess.

[@emmadalrymple4102]

I have done the water adding for years, and will continue doing so. The drop of essential oil as body spray is particularly keen!

[@ThisWomansBrain]

Great video, love the body spray one for sure. Love reading the comments for even more good ideas.

[@Jinjerbread317]

Febreze actually has something in it that eats smells according to my previous apartment manager whose friend works at Procter & Gamble. It’s not just a fragrance.

[@lonestarprepper0156]

very well done. good job we save soap reusing the hand pumps that add air into soap as it is pumped. soap comes out foamy, washes well and very little used

[@bonnieingram5916]

use cheap hair conditioner instead of fabric softener even cheaper smells good

[@azaramoon4027]

I leave vinegar [ white ] and bicarbonate of soda overnight in the loo, about once a week or so, it leaves the toilet pan sparkling clean. Sometimes you have to repeat this 2 - 3 times, if its got limescale build up.If I go away for a couple of nights, I also do this.

[@ZilentZombie]

I pretty much use vinegar to clean everything (even in place of fabreze (it dries scentless and helps remove the smell instead of just covering it up) and it's a great to clean windows); I add baking soda if it needs to be scrubbed, and a tiny bit of dish soap in the spray bottle with the vinegar if it needs a little extra ump (like in the shower). Vinegar is the best. I use a spray bottle with water and a few drops of vanilla extract for a cookie scented body spray; I think I saw that same episode because that's where I got the idea haha. (Doesn't adding water to milk or orange juice make it taste...well, watered down and kinda gross?)

[@HosCreates]

vineger +baking soda =weak watery acid because of the chemical reaction.

[@keg10609]

I don’t think it would especially if you’re using whole milk. Just don’t do 50/50 I would only do 25 percent water.

[@willowt4000]

Learning sooooo much about companies that sell products. I love the body spray idea! Also the febreze as well. I just want to say that I did my finances for the month and saw how much I could truly save if I handled my finances and actually cut costs. I was floored! Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️ I hope your channel becomes bigger than the other frugal KZbinrs. I'm so thankful for what you share and show especially because I live in a very expensive state. ❤️❤️❤️

[@tracyjerant]

Love your cost cutting videos! Always looking for any ideas I've missed. Awesome work and thanks so much!

[@kyRRrider]

I've been binging on your videos... I think I'm in love... lol. Keep up the good work.

[@PrepperPrincess]

Why, thank you.

[@cyndigallo7475]

Good thinking, girl. Us California girls need to save as much as we can.

[@exactly150]

Love this video, thanks! I have been binge watching tonight. I must say I have great respect for you

[@ctmom2114]

I don't perceive of a need for items like Febreze. For bathroom odors, strike a match (seriously), use ventillation (exhaust fan or open window). Potpourri is also good-add additional essential oils to refreshen. Agree-vinegar and baking soda are my main cleaners (make citrus vinegar come Winter with saved peels). I also use about 1 qt of Dr Bronner's a year to mix up an all purpose cleaner.

[@mrterrylw]

When the video first started, I thought this was a 'Price is Right' skit. :) Excellent information. Thank you.

[@donmartin7460]

I definitely will tell my daughter about the body spray. She loves to experiment with different scents........everyday 👩‍🔬

[@ladytsadventures8033]

I like the idea of the cards with the prices before and after savings!

[@Christian_Girl120]

Vinegar and Water is awesome. I use distilled white vinegar in my laundry where I can't use Clorox Bleach, and it really helps. Vinegar, water, and a tsp of dish washing liquid can be a great floor cleaner.

[@UPGardenr]

Thanks for posting You saved me money.

[@robinellison6708]

My Mama had a little pamphlet telling about some of your ideas. I don't know what became of that. Now I can use your good ideas on make your own cleaners. Great video and I'm glad you mentioned the vanilla body spray. Thank you.

[@livingmyteenagedream]

If you want a cheap disinfectant- rubbing alcohol. It cleans mirrors and windows well, plus shines up faucets!

[@PrepperPrincess]

That is correct. Vinegar is good for shining up metal too.

[@livingmyteenagedream]

Prepper Princess I’ll have to try vinegar for shining metal, thanks for your tips!

[@boadiceawarrior4897]

Learned this from my son!

[@thistleanddill9246]

I just started doing the vinegar and water window cleaner. The body spray idea is great! I'll give that a try. I'll use a citrus essential oil as that is my favorite. Thanks for the great money-saving tips!

[@valuabletipseasylife]

I love your Channel. I subscribed. Please continue sharing your videos. Cheers.

[@joannapatterson4625]

I use water, vanilla and a small amount of rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle for room deodorizer and body spray. Been doing this for years.

[@kims914]

I just wash my windows with water. I started washing the one window my dog looks out with just water because I didn’t want to use chemicals on that window. Eventually I realized I can just wash all of them with water. I also just use water on mirrors now also. I did start watering down my laundry detergent after watching your videos and will now also start watering down my dish soap, shampoo and shower soap as well. Great idea!!!! Thank you for all the tips.

[@christianbrother4724]

I just cleaned my bathrooms with some WD40 and tire cleaner. They work wonders on porcelain and soap grime.

[@majorwrex]

I started making my own cleaners about a year ago and it really does save a lot of money. The one that I just can't let go is Scrubbing Bubbles for the bath tubs. I also buy the 90% isopropyl alcohol at Sam's, two large bottles for less than $5 and after I clean my kitchen counters I spray them with the alcohol and let it dry...kills almost any germs that may be lingering.

[@sherryllynnjones7077]

I use my Alcohol the same way. Bought it in a spray bottle. My health insurance covers it on OTC products, which I am going to use regardless. 🙏

[@teresahiggs4896]

There’s a cleaner called “ Awesome” you can get at the Dollar Tree. It’s in a spray bottle and is concentrated and works really great..it’s a de greaser also so works for cleaning my kitchen stove.

[@gaylegreene]

Awesome is really good.

[@jamieshawgandy1175]

I bought my friend that jug of Palmolive for $5 at Wal-Mart about 4 months ago and the jug is only about 1/2 way gone. This is a family of FIVE..Thats less than $1/mo for dish soap for a family of 5. The Dollar Tree brand large bottles are gone in 3 days. WAY more value to go Palmolive.

[@SuzieQue42]

You can buy the miniature bottles of Downey from dollar tree for $1. Brand name. It’s just a small bottle but for making fabreeze, it’s a money saver!

[@gen6895]

thank you for posting this video! I am always looking for ways to save money on cleaning products.

[@deborahhuffman3231]

I am definatley trying the homemade body spray. Thanks

[@kenyapope952]

Thanks for the money saving ideas.I stopped by hand shop.I use a gentle household cleaner.It coat less & lasts longer.The Gain dish detergent smells good & does the job.I like V05 products.Febreeze is expensive,so I use a knock off version,of Febreeze air/fabric refresher.My daughter made air freshener from water & fragrant laundry booster beads & pour it into a spray bottle.They smell good & feel good.I like saving $,buying used items,& finding unused & used items.

[@dspencer1969]

Princess, love this new series so far you've saved me 30$ that I can put towards food and medical. By the way letting your hair down and the occasional grin is golden- you look so much more approachable now. oh and I almost forgot-you may not realize it but you are making friends and networking every time you post a new video..... Are there any plans on posting a video on prepping for your dog(s)- Dogfood can get pricey and then there is flea and tick control

[@joannm5981]

New subscriber here. I love all your content!! From Houston, TX

[@gaylegreene]

Thank you for doing these. It helps so much.

[@sherryllynnjones7077]

I'm enjoying your videos. And learning new ways to save. I love Lysol. Buy the $1.00, bottles at $ Tree. But I love to save money more. Didn't know Vinegar was a disinfectant. Thanks PP!!🙏❤🙏 👵67inFL😎

[@sandynull7576]

Excellent! Thank you

[@jaredquimby6598]

Your channel is so so very practical, Prepper Queen. I love how chaste & modest you are. I was thinking some black people in the back ground dropping it like it's hot would be a nice thing but then I was like, oh wait, that's not necessary actually

[@PrepperPrincess]

Ha ha ha

[@susiesharkey9518]

Love watching your shows!!!!

[@mssemidiy6559]

Thank you much!

[@RaisingHellAgain]

Great ideas but I use dawn simple clean and 3-4 drops does a load of dishes so nope not watering down my dawn

[@Adrienneten]

Vinegar is not recommended for use on aluminum, cast iron, waxed wood, or natural stone - for it to disinfect a surface it needs to be there for at least 20-30 mins on average. It is great where applicable as a cleaner.

[@kenyapope952]

I meant to type,I stopped buying liquid hand soap.I use a liquid household clear,instead.Palmolive,is a good dish detergent.I like their bar soaps.They smell good & saves me $.You can pour epsom, salt,or baking soda powder in sachet bags & hang in closets,place in drawers,in a hamper,etc. They help lessen odors.Try adding baking soda,to the homemade fabric/air refresher.A former friend taught me,to use cold water on my toothbrush,to extend the life of my toothbrush.He lived a simple & disciplined life.Oh,lemon & water,can be used to clean windows.

[@hooleygooley8892]

Ive added water to alot of things to make them last longer.......but I draw the line at ketchup.

[@PrepperPrincess]

I probably would too, but I don't really eat ketchup.

[@Nan-Elle]

Add just a little vinegar to the ketchup bottle to stretch it, and also empty out every last drop.

[@davidazinger5639]

Prepper lady you have good suggestions.

[@mtnlayde01]

Great tips

[@happy_bubble7]

Rubbing alcohol works so much better than window cleaner. It removes oils in a way I can never get off with anything else. And I use a simple cheap rag to wipe it. I don't have streaks.

[@naomihukes8283]

You can get the same size of vinegar at the dollar store for even cheaper. I doo the same thing with the dish soap.

[@AnnieFarmerFarm]

Great advice Prepper Princess!

[@domingue4god]

Awesome presentation!!! Thanks!!!

[@luciatilyard2827]

For Windex, try methylated spirits and water.

[@rubyparchment5523]

Just bought Joy dish soap for first time at BJ'S CLUB. I really like it.

[@David_W-ol8qg]

I love video's like this with great ideals

[@virginiadugan7852]

I only use Dawn original. The cheaper ones just don’t cut the grease. I save money because it takes place.

[@briancarr186]

Good tips! Thanks

[@normacouto490]

Awesome 👌 👏 👍 😍

[@mochat7806]

fabulous and wow amazing savings

[@janetbransdon3742]

Yeah ... great video 😁🐨🐾🦘

[@dawnbritt9403]

Thank you so much!!!

[@janethchavez269]

Your longer hair looks great!

[@DS40764]

In a hotel we just used dish soap and water. I do that now with vinegar for most jobs and bleach for the toilet.

[@knittydoll]

Great video, thx :)

[@stacijohnson5253]

I love your tips

[@petersurdo4984]

White vinegar and ketchup cleans great. Add a little picante sauce and put it on chicken wings!

[@jaynepearson3203]

Adding water to products sounds like a good idea if u do not have a hard water issue.

[@autochick123]

Vinegar does NOT disinfect like bleach nor ammonia nor alcohol. Vinegar doesn't kill viruses like the flu or bad bacteria. Using bleach or ammonia or alcohol will kill the bad bugs for really cheap. Very small amounts of water to bleach or ammonia ratios will last you a very long time. They are funky but if you dilute them to directions and only use them when you really need to disinfect then you won't have to smell them too much.

[@lucianewell6084]

I'm taking Prepper Princess with me when I get stranded on a Desert Island

[@anasazirose]

You could also make air freshener and disinfectant with essential oils. A lot of EO are antibacterial and some are antiviral. A few drops of oregano oil in water kills and cleans mold.

[@IAmMomhousekeeperinhartfordct]

I mix my dish liquid with 1 cap of clorox for one gal, fill to a bit more than half way with dish liquid, then finish filling with water it kills bacteria and germs and last and cuts grease. I stopped using vinegar because flies love the smell. I also do not mix vinegar with baking soda.

[@jackiegarland5316]

I love you girl you're smart

[@kristin9903]

Love this video, very helpful

[@sandracampbell5590]

Keep these tips coming.

[@jaredquimby6598]

I'm the globally feared antagonist xXc4tCh22Xx from Twitter and I believe my AdmAQUATACUS page still exists but I lost my concern for "social mafia" & I just like ma favorite youtubers. I find your channel very refreshing & useful to all humanity. Jesus told us we can recognise his followers by the love between them. Agape out to you & yours

[@Justmeandmythoughts55]

Lol I use suavatel he stronger one is the lavender .I love my own diy fabreeze. I'm not paying $2- 6 for fabreeze that's crazy.

[@katherinehurt5238]

I do that too. It's great and one cupful is all I need and I use the yellow one it's my favorite

[@karenredding9439]

I hope your using distilled water in all your cleaning products.

[@spopparty]

Thanks, I was wondering that. Doesn't water eventually grow mold and get funky?

[@jamieshawgandy1175]

Cant you just boil it first and let It cool?

[@rmlhardage4952]

I do love this

[@rosrychaplet]

When it comes to infants dont water down the milk. Less calories. Remember that.

[@anoldfashionedcountrylife811]

I love this..

[@CDTucker336]

I hate when people add water to dish soap!!! I end up using 3 to 5 times as much that way, and when you need it full strength for something you don't have it!!!

[@jamieshawgandy1175]

CDTucker336 Ive never found that watering down dish soap works. I also use twice as much. Cant fool myself hahaha

[@CryptoDachshund]

Doesn't make sense to add water to dish soap. Adding 50% water to the bottle means you need to use twice as much. It's a wash. Get it. A wash.

[@casse1458]

B T lol

[@summerlyric506]

Ill be using your 50/50 concept for soft soap and dish liquid.

[@somethingclever6487]

I love this. Stealing it all.

[@lori641]

You made an episode a while back for homemade laundry soap I was wondering if you can use this in an HE washer

[@PrepperPrincess]

Check out the video, I think someone commented on it. Mine is not HE, so I don't know first-hand.

[@PureDWhiteCloud]

Good backdrop.

[@PrepperPrincess]

Thanks, got that artwork as a birthday gift 15 years ago. It was from ikea.

[@Bunzai]

Palmolive is already so watered down it barley works as it is. Cant see watering down another 50%.Maybe it was stronger 3 years ago when this video came out

[@irishladybug7181]

Vinegar and baking soda.

[@1946pepper]

I am a single senior citizen, I just paid off my house I built 13 years ago .. it now needs to be painted inside and out and OMG I didn't realize paint has gone up in price so much .. please give me some suggestions how to paint cheap...Love your channel

[@PrepperPrincess]

Itazuke Sure. For the outside, buy your paint in 5 gallon buckets, NOT one gallon. This is the cheapest option, and the might have oops paint, which is paint that people return when they don't like the color. What the store won't tell you is that you can have the paint matched to whatever color you want. You don't have to stick with the oops color if you don't like it. I would buy the paint, and paint the house yourself. I painted my own house two years ago for about $600 in paint, saved about $1k by doing myself and not hiring someone else. Same goes for the inside. If you are doing all the same color, buy in 5 gallon buckets and look for oops paint you can work with. I never used a primer in my life and never had an issue. In my opinion primer is just an unnecessary expense although others might disagree. Again, I have never had a problem going without primer, but I can't verify for others. Hope that helps.

[@1946pepper]

thanks for the information.. no luck though for the inside one gallon buckets only >>>>

[@BargainBeautyAmy]

Just subbed

[@squirrelbong]

great video :)

[@arlenegeorge2379]

Where do u buy the essential oils

[@janet3319]

Online. Google it.