Frugal & Eco-Friendly Household Cleaners
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Here are the range of recipes for household cleaners that are not as toxic as chemical cleaners, and I’ve personally tested all of them and they work just as well, if not better than what I was using before.
Without further ado!
Wood Cleaner
1) Lemon Juice, Olive Oil
Combine 1 tablespoon of lemon juice with 2 tablespoons of olive oil
Pour a small amount of the mixture on a clean dust rag and rub the mixture into the wood in a circular motion.
You may also place the mixture in a spray bottle and spray onto the wood surface.
Wipe the area with a clean rag in a circular motion.
Be sure not to use too much of the wood cleaner or you will be wiping away the excess for hours.
Tub and Tile Cleaner
1) Baking Soda and Water with a Vinegar and Water Rinse
Combine 2 cups of baking soda with enough water to make a smooth thick paste.
Apply the paste to the tub or tile and let sit for 20-30 minutes.
Rinse off with a soft rag moving in a circular motion.
Once the paste is off spray the tub or tile with a 50/50-vinegar/water rinse.
The rinse will remove any residue and disinfect the area as well.
Makeup Remover
Baby Oil, Baby Shampoo and Water
Glass Cleaner
1) Vinegar and Liquid Soap
Mix 1/4 cup vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon liquid soap in a pint of water.
Put mix into spray bottle and spray on windows and mirrors.
Wipe off with old newspapers for a streak free shine.
2) Club Soda
Fill a clean spray bottle with club soda.
Spray on those windows and wipe clean with a rag.
General Cleaner
1) Washing Soda and Water
1 tsp Washing Soda per gallon of water. Add to spray bottle and clean away.
You can add a drop of essential oil to any of these recipes.
It leaves a nice clean fresh scent and gets the job done.
2) Vinegar, Water and Essential Oils
Clean counters and walls with a mixture of 1 part vinegar and 3 parts water.
Scent the mixture with a couple of drops of essential oils.
Tea tree oil is a great disinfectant.
3) Baking Soda and Water
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