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These non-toxic-cleaning concoctions have become quite popular, but some don't really feel something is truly clean unless there are chemicals involved in the process. My husband is one of these people. If it isn't comet, it isn't any good.
Actually, chemicals leave a residue that the dirt attaches itself to, and surfaces get dirtier even quicker.
The good news is that many of these supplies are probably in
They are much cheaper than buying the typical store-bought
LEMON
LEMON JUICE
PEPSIN
CASTILE SOAP
TEA TREE OIL
OLIVE OIL
CINNAMON
VEGETABLE GLYCERIN
ESSENTIAL OILS
HAIRSPRAY
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
WHITE VINEGAR
Tea Tree Oil Makes A Great Addition to Your Supplies
Cleaning The Microwave
2 slices of lemon or 1 tblsp. lemon juice
You can do this without the lemon, if you prefer. Or, leave out the lemon, and substitute vanilla or almond extract.
Liquid Dish Soap
1/4 cup soap flakes grated from a bar.
Add 1/4 cup vegetable glycerin Furniture Polish
1/4 cup olive oil
Shake gently, store in a glass spray bottle. Toilet Bowl Cleaner
2/3 cup borax
Let sit for 1 hour in bowl and flush.
Multi-purpose Bath Cleaner
1 1/2 pints water
Spray and wipe with a damp cloth.
Find Out More About Hydrogen Peroxide Uses
Consider switching to an
Organic Laundry Detergent
or combination of basic kitchen ingredients to prolong the life of your wardrobe, be gentle on your skin, and protect the environment as well.
Tips For Storage of Your Homemade-Cleaning-Recipes
Have toothebrushes handy for scrubbing faucets and grout.
Clean with washable and reusable rags rather than paper towel. A good supply of sponges. An old metal grater for grating bars of soap. Cut SOS pads in half; get double the use, and sharpens your scissors at the same time!
Visit the
Carpet Wizzard
for all of your specific carpet cleaning needs.
General Green Cleaning TipsUse a damp cloth to collect toxic household dust. It won't be let back into the air. Keep any conventional cleaners that you still may have, out of the children's rooms.
Chlorine is vaporized by hot water and released into your air. Use chlorine-free dishwater products. Keep microfibre cloths in your homemade-cleaning-supplies kit.
You are really helping to reduce your carbon footprint by
using natural homemade-cleaning-supplies mainly because there will be
no additional chemicals released into the air.
Your air at home will be much easier to breathe and less harmful
to your family, your pets, and you.
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