You know how expensive, not to mention toxic, most household cleaners are. Why not make your own from a few ingredients you probably have on hand? It's easy and better for the environment, and for your family.
All Purpose Cleaners:
- Mix together vinegar and salt for an excellant surface cleaner.
- 4 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in 1 quart of warm water makes a good general cleaner.
- Straight baking soda on a damp sponge is a gentle deodorizing abrasive cleaner.
Disinfectants:
- Clean with a solution of 1 gallon hot water or vinegar mixed with 1/2 cup Borax.
- Mix a solution of 1/4 cup lemon juice and 2 cups hot water in a spray bottle, and use as a surface disinfectant.
Glass Cleaners
- 2 cups water in a spray bottle with the juice of 1/2 lemon.
- Straight vinegar in a spray bottle.
- Equal parts vinegar and water in a spray.
Silver Cleaner:
- Did you know that you can clean even your best silver with toothpaste? Just apply with a soft bristled toothbrush and warm water, then wipe clean.
Fragrant Kitchen Rinse:
Place one pint of water in a spray bottle Add one or a combination of the following essential oils, 4 drops per pint of water.
- Lavendar
- Thyme
- Wintergreen
- Lime
- Lemon
- Lemongrass
- Orange
- Grapefruit
- Pine
Use as a rinse after you have cleaned your kitchen countertops.
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