Making Natural Cleaning Products
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Natural cleaning products are safe, work well, & you can save money by avoiding the toxic ones at the store! And these recipes are oh so easy…
CREAMY SOFT SCRUB
Use it on counters, sinks & tubes. Rinses easy & doesn’t leave grit!
• Pour 1/2 cup baking soda in a bowl
• Add liquid soap until it is as thick as frosting
WINDOW CLEANER
Put all ingredients into spray bottle, & shake to mix:
• 1/2 tsp liquid soap
• 3 tbsp white vinegar
• 2 cups water
ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER
Put all ingredients into spray bottle & shake until washing soda dissolves:
• 1/2 squirt liquid soap
• 1/2 tsp washing soda (like Arm & Hammer brand, found near laundry detergents)
Apply and wipe off with sponge or rag.
OVEN CLEANER
• Sprinkle water over the bottom of the over. Cover with backing soda (grime should be totally white). Sprinkle more water on top.
• Let sit overnight. Wipe off with sponge or rag. Use a little liquid soap on stubborn spots.
(If it doesn’t work, you haven’t used enough water or baking soda.)
FURNITURE POLISH
• 1/2 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup white vinegar or fresh lemon juice
Mix in a glass jar. Dab a soft rag into mixture & spread onto wood surface.
Cover glass gar and store for later.
MOLD KILLER
• 2 tsp tea tree oil
• 2 cups water
Combine in spray bottle, shake to mix. Spray on moldy areas. Do not rinse.
DISHWASHER DETERGENT
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp liquid dish soap
Make a thick paste & use it like any other detergent.
You can use pure white vinegar as a rinse aid!
