The majority of cleaning product found in the stores are toxic and do more harm than good being used in your home. They also cost a bundle compared to the cleaning solutions you can make from natural products that you may have already in your pantry. If you still have your old cleaning solution bottles, then recycle them by clean them out and refill them with these natural cleaning solutions instead. I don't have room on this page to list all my favorites here so I have just put some basic cleaning solutions that I love to use. For a full list you can check out my favorite links at the bottom of the page for more amazing household maintenance cleaners, pest control and stain remover solutions. Happy Cleaning! :)
Window and Glass Cleaner Solutions-
Use fresh lemon juice or club soda to get your windows and other glass items sparkling clean. All you need to do is lightly spray your glass with club soda and scrub with newspaper. If you use straight lemon juice, than make sure that you use a lint-free cloth to scrub with. Another alternative is inexpensive vinegar, but some people have a hard time with the strong vinegar smell. Mix 3 tablespoons vinegar with 2 cups of water (or for a bigger job - 1/2 cup vinegar to 1 gallon water) and spray right on your windows.
Oven Cleaning Solution-
For a quick spot treatment, sprinkle table salt liberally on the hot spill before your oven cools down. Allow the oven to cool. Grab a damp cloth and rub off the spill. The best tip is to not wait to clean your oven when it gets dirty. An old stain is harder to clean.
Toilet Bowl Cleaning Solution-
Sprinkle baking soda into your toilet bowl and then drizzle vinegar on top of the baking soda. use your toilet brush to scrub. Your toilet bowl will be clean and deodorized.
All-purpose disinfectant Solution-
Mix 2 cups water, a few drops of natural soap, and 15 drops each of tea tree and lavender organic essential oil. Don't use this as a glass cleaner though because it will leave streak marks. It cleans any other surface and is a safe and gentle cleaner to use on your kids things too.
My New Favorite Cleaning Tool/Mr. Clean Magic Erasers-
These little inexpensive white sponges do amazing clean up and scrubbing jobs. If you have children you have to try these. You only use a little water to moisten it and no other chemicals. It is my new favorite cleaning tool! Check out this web site to see what can be cleaned with the Magic Eraser http://household-tips.thefuntimesguide.com/2006/01/magic_erasers.php
For a full list of natural household solutions please visit these sites:
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/8088/clngrn.html
http://web1.msue.msu.edu/imp/mod02/01500631.html
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