The majority of cleaning products we buy to wipe, mop, and scrub our homes are polluting our indoor space with toxic chemicals. There are fake fragrances, dyes, solvents, and other dangerous chemicals in many of our favorite cleaning supplies. Natural cleaning supplies are not only toxin free but actually beneficial for your health as well as your pocket book.
Windows, Mirrors, and Glass Cleaner Equal parts water and white vinegar in spray bottle Wipe with a cotton cloth or paper towel
Countertop Disinfectant Spray Fill a metal or glass spray bottle with 3% hydrogen peroxide and spray and wipe down
All Purpose Cleaner 2 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup vodka 16 oz bottle Funnel Stickers to label or permanent pen Use funnel to put fluids in bottle Dry off and put spritzer top on Put label on or write label on bottle
Cutting Boards To dislodge pathogens and remove bacterial film that even strong disinfectants have trouble getting rid of. vinegar nylon scrubbing pad hot water Scrub and rinse with hot water or put through dishwasher once a week. The moist heat will destroy the germs
Automatic Dishwasher Powder 2 cups washing soda 1 cup borax 1 cup baking soda Mix together and store in plastic container. When needed use 2 Tbsp. to the soap compartment of the dishwasher (if your glasses are getting residue buildup then reduce to 1 1/2 Tbsp.)
Linoleum, Vinyl, or Tile Floors 1/4 cup castile soap 1/2 cup white vinegar 20 drops tea tree essential oil 20 drops sweet orange essential oil 2 gallons hot water Mop away the dirt and grime
The Oven Pan with water to start Salt Baking Soda White Vinegar Fill heatproof deep pan with water, put it on the oven rack, and warm until the steam softens baked on grease. After the oven cools use a paste of equal parts salt, baking soda, and vinegar as a scrub.
Bathtubs and Tile Baking Soda White Vinegar Sprinkle baking soda and scrub. for tough stains make a paste of baking soda and a little water. Smear it on the spot and let it sit for half an hour, and sponge it off. To eliminate germs or mold spray a solution of 10% vinegar and 90% water, le it sit for 30 mins, and rinse.
Clogged Drain The baking soda and vinegar fizz up and eat though the clogs. 1/2 cup baking soda 1/2 cup vinegar Pour baking soda then slowly pour vinegar Let sit for 30 minutes Flush with hot water