DIY Power Dish-Wash

Here’s a budget friendly spray for your dishes to loosen up the sticky stuff.

You will need:

A spray bottle

Water

Dawn dish soap

Rubbing alcohol 

Directions:

1. Fill up the spray bottle with about 13 ounces of water.

2. Add 2 tablespoons of rubbing alcohol 

3. Add 2-3 tablespoons of dish soap

4. Stir or shake, put the spray top on, and it’s ready to use.

Turns out, rubbing alcohol is great for cleaning dishes. Spray this mixture on the dried food bits on your dishes and let it sit and power soak for 20-30 seconds before scrubbing. I’ve also used it for countertops and stovetops.

Herby Cilantro Sauce

Even one of my cilantro-hating kids loves this sauce. It’s great as a dip or topping. It’s creamy, tangy, and very herby. It’s also fast and easy to make, in less than about 10 minutes.

Ingredients 

2 cups chopped fresh cilantro

1-2 chopped garlic cloves

1 jalepeño, seeded

Juice of 1 small lime

1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil

3/4 cup mayonnaise 

3/4 cup sour cream

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Blend everything up, one ingredient at a time, in a blender or food processor.  Add the lime juice gradually to taste.