Homemade Cleaners
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# What file do you want to not print a link to? (drop the .php suffix & capitalize the filename)
$ignore = array("Index","Home");
#######################################
# Do not modify beneath this point unless you know what you're doing!
function check_ignore($ignore,$referer){
if (count($ignore)){
global $errors;
$found = true;
#$referer = $path[$number];
for ($x=0; $x < count($ignore); $x++){
if ($ignore[$x] == $referer){
$found = false;
}
}
return $found;
} else {
return true; //Not a good idea, if empty, it will allow it.
}
}
#Splits the path into an array using a forward slash
$path = explode ("/", $originalpath);
#Counts How many elements are in the array so the loop below knows how long to loop
$totalelements = count ($path);
# Print out the Link to the Homepage
printf("
%s", $urlbase, $roottitle);
# Loops thru the array printing out the link to the respective directory or file
for($number=1; $number<$totalelements-1 ; $number++) {
#Appends the next directory or file down to the URL
$urlbase = $urlbase . "/" . $path[$number];
# Do Some Formatting on the Link Text
#Replace Triple Underscore with Ampersand Surrounded By Underscores to be later converted to spaces
$path[$number] = str_replace("___", "_&_", $path[$number]);
#Replace Underscore with Space
$path[$number] = str_replace("_", " ", $path[$number]);
#Replace Tilde with Question Mark
$path[$number] = str_replace("~", "?", $path[$number]);
#Erase .php file extension
$path[$number] = str_replace(".php", "", $path[$number]);
#Capitalize All Words
$path[$number] = ucwords($path[$number]);
# Print Out The URL With The Formatted Link Text
if(check_ignore($ignore,$path[$number])){
printf("%s
%s", $seperator, $urlbase, $path[$number]);
}
}
print (">
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?>
WARNING Although these are safer alternatives to commercial cleaners they can still be harmful to children, so care should always be excersised when using or making these cleaners.
Safety Notes
NEVER MIX BLEACH AND AMMONIA TOGETHER!!
KEEP ALL CLEANERS AWAY FROM CHILDREN
READ CARFULLY THE CONTENTS OF ANY PRODUCT YOU USE IN A RECIPE
Basic Cleaner:
- 2 tsp. Borax
- 1 tbsp. liquid detergent
- 1 qt. of water
Dishwasher:
- 3 cups Borax
- 3 cups washing soda
- 1/8 cup powdered laundry detergent
Carwash:
- 1 gallon hot water
- 1/2 cup liquid detergent
- 1/4 cup baking soda
*use 1 cup solution per bucket of warm water.
All Purpose Cleaner
- 2 cups rubbing alcohol (70% isopropyl alcohol)
- 1 tablespoon mild washing-up liquid
- 1 tablespoon ammonia 2 quarts water
*KEEP AWAY FROM BLEACH
Glass Cleaner
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 quart of water
Cleaning Silver
- Aluminum foil
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Very hot water
Combine all together in a bowl or clean sink, add silver to be cleaned and watch the magic!! P.S. Kids love it and its safe if you take care with the hot water.
Metal Cleaners and Polishes:
Aluminum: using a soft cloth, clean with a solution of cream of tartar and water.
Brass or Bronze: polish with a soft cloth dipped in lemon and baking-soda solution, or vinegar and salt solution.
Chrome: polish with baby oil, vinegar, or aluminum foil shiny side out.
Copper: soak a cotton rag in a pot of boiling water with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 cup white vinegar. Apply to copper while hot; let cool, then wipe clean. For tougher jobs, sprinkle baking soda or lemon juice on the cloth before wiping.
Gold: clean with toothpaste, or a paste of salt, vinegar, and flour.
Stainless Steel: clean with a cloth dampened with undiluted white vinegar.
Eco Cleaning Supplies
Ecover
Ecover was established in 1979 with the objective of manufacturing cleaning products that cause as little damage to the environment as possible. In this respect Ecover was way ahead of its time. After all, in those days there was only a small band of passionate enthusiasts who were concerned with the harmful effects of cleaning products on the environment. The Ecover range of products are available through many supermarkets and retail outlets and also online at such places as The Organic Shop.
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