It is time for another installment of “What’s under my sink, and can I use it in the garden?“ Today comes a home remedy that originates back to the 19th Century. In 1871, gardener Anne Hale ...

I'm writing to ask you if I can use regular ammonia in your "prewash spray" recipe. BARBARA from Tribes Hill, N.Y. Good question, Barbara. Here's the scoop: The recipe for the prewash spray calls for ...

When I decided to stop using harsh chemical cleaning products in my house and to find environmentally safe alternatives, I didn’t have to look far. I just called my mother. People who have been ...

Does the secret to cleaner energy lie in a common household cleaner? With its unmistakable smell and astringent nature, ammonia is used to combat household grime, from greasy stovetops to soap-scummed ...