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Multi-purpose Cleaner Spray:
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1 cup warm water
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2 tbsp liquid castile soap / dish soap
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1 tsp oil (olive/coconut) (optional)
Mix in a foaming pump bottle.
Laundry Stain Remover:
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2 tbsp baking soda
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1 tbsp dish soap
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1 tbsp hydrogen peroxide (for whites only)
Make a paste, rub in, wait 10 mins, wash.
Foaming Hand Soap:
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1 cup warm water
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2 tbsp liquid soap (dish soap or castile)
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1 tsp oil (optional for softness)
Steps: Mix in a foaming pump bottle, shake gently.
Room Spray:
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1 cup water
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1 tbsp rubbing alcohol or vodka
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10 drops essential oil (optional)
Steps: Shake + lightly spray.
Drain Freshener:
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1/2 cup baking soda
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1/2 cup vinegar
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hot water
Steps: Pour baking soda, then vinegar, wait 10 mins, flush hot water.
Microwave Cleaner:
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1 cup water
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2 tbsp lemon juice (or vinegar)
Steps: Microwave 3–5 mins, wait 2 mins, wipe.
Pancakes:
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1 cup flour
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1 tbsp sugar
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1 tsp baking powder (or a little baking soda)
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1 egg
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3/4 cup milk/water
Steps: Mix → cook on pan 2–3 min each side.
French Toast:
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bread
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1 egg
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splash of milk
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sugar/cinnamon (optional)
Steps: Dip bread → pan fry with butter.
Quesadilla:
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tortilla
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cheese
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any leftover meat/beans (optional)
Steps: Cook in pan until crispy + melted.
Tuna Salad:
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canned tuna
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mayo (or yogurt)
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salt/pepper
Steps: Mix → eat with bread/crackers.
Mug Cake:
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4 tbsp flour
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2 tbsp sugar
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2 tbsp cocoa (optional)
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3 tbsp milk/water
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1 tbsp oil
Steps: Mix in mug → microwave 60–90 sec.
Red Sauce Pasta:
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canned tomatoes (or ketchup in emergency)
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garlic/onion powder
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salt + pepper
Steps: Simmer 10 min → toss with pasta.