====== Cleaners ====== Glass-and-window cleaner - About 7 pints cold water (108 ounces) - 1/2 cup soapy ammonia (or non-soapy?) - 1 pint rubbing alcohol - Vinegar - Fill a 1- or 2-gallon bucket with the water. Carefully add the ammonia and rubbing alcohol. - Mix well and pour into spray bottles. - To distinguish this clear liquid from other cleaners, tint it with a drop or two of blue food coloring. Silver Cleaner - 1 piece aluminum foil (big enough to cover the bottom of the cleaning container) - 1 to 2 tablespoons baking soda - 2 quarts very hot water - Lay the aluminum foil along the bottom of a plastic or glass container. - Place the tarnished silver on top. - Sprinkle the silver with baking soda, and cover it with very hot water. - Soak until bubbles stop, then rinse and polish the silver with a soft cloth. {{tag>RecipeNotes Tips}} /* Recipe Note Tags BuyingGuides Misc Techniques Tips Wine */ ~~DISCUSSION~~