Country wisdom mixed with practical, frugal housekeeping secrets--passed from mother to daughter and neighbor to neighbor for ages--to help you clean and beautify your home. A treasure trove of simple, effective cleaning tips and recipes for easy-to-mix, inexpensive cleansers and pest repellents, many made from nontoxic ingredients you already have at home. Smart, money-saving tips for using common cooking and first-aid supplies to remove spots and stains, brighten laundry, polish furniture, clean windows and walls, and more. Creative solutions for turning old clothes and other household discards into bathtub scrubbers, streak-free window wipers, floor protectors, funnels, and more.