Thursday, February 21, 2013

Homemade Cleaning Products

Borax http://www.20muleteamlaundry.com

Bathroom
Sprinkle on damp cloth and wipe on shower stalls, tubs, walls and tile to remove soap scrum, hard water deposits, and dirt.
Kitchen
Scratch-free cleaning for stains, grime, and grease. Use 1/2 cup borax dissolved in 1 gallon warm water or sprinkle on damp cloth to clean sinks, counter tops, cookware, refrigerators, microwaves, toasters, etc. Includes tile, ceramic, porcelain, slate, marble, granite, and stainless steel.

Baking Soda http://www.armandhammer.com/solutions.aspx

Kitchen
Small amount to coffee mugs to remove coffee and tea stains. For tough stains soak overnight. 
Bathroom
1/2 cup in toilet bowl. scrub and allow to sit for 30 min to 1 hr. 

Vinegar Spray http://www.motherearthliving.com/healthy-home/natural-cleaning/versatile-vinegar-zmhz13jfzmel.asp

     2 cups water
     1/4 cup vinegar
     1/2 tsp dish soap (opt.)
     5-10 drops essential oil of choice
*infused vinegar is another option

All Purpose Spray

     2 cups distilled water (warm the water to dissolve borax)
     1/4 cup vinegar
     1 tsp borax
     15 drops essential oil of choice*
*cinnamon, clove, lemon, eucalyptus, pine, niaouli, thyme, grapefruit, lime

Wood Floor Cleaner

     bucket warm water
     vinegar
     10 drops sweet orange essential oil

Multi-Purpose Floor Cleaner

     bucket warm water
     1/2 cup baking soda
     5 drops lemongrass essential oil

Laundry Boost and Softener

Add 1/2 cup borax to each load of laundry.

 

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