When we think of buying cleaners, we typically associate it with cleanliness, good work and good health. It is unfortunate then to find that many of the generic brands on store shelves prove to do more harm than good. This is true for both our bodies and the environment, as most contain non-biodegradable chemicals and toxic compounds that sink both into the earth and our bodies causing detrimental affects; For even when we think we are being safe and using the precautionary directions, we must remember that exposure to a substance can occur by inhalation, ingestion and/or direct contact. Fortunately, nature always provides, and we need not look very far, or long, for all our cleaning needs.
Key Ingredients to Revolutionize Your Cleaning Routine
- LEMON JUICE
- VINEGAR
- BAKING SODA
- WATER
- ESSENTIAL OILS – Some good ones to use are clary sage, thyme, tea tree and grapefruit seed extract as they all have antibacterial properties (and smell great)
- CASTILLE SOAP – note; be sure to read the labels carefully to ensure that a product called ‘’Castile’’ or ‘’all natural’’ is genuine and doesn’t contain sodium-laurel sulphates, synthetic preservatives, artificial colouring, or scent or foaming agents.
SCOURING POWDER
- 1 ½ cup baking soda
- 5-6 drops disinfectant essential oil
- 1 Tbsp Borax for additional whitening
- Mix all together and use accordingly
ALL PURPOSE DISINFECTANT
- 2 Tsp borax
- 1/3 cup vinegar
- 2 tsp disinfecting essential oil
- 4 cups hot water
- Mix all ingredients and store in spray bottle
FLOOR CLEANER
- 1 1/2 cup vinegar
- 5 drops citrus essential oil
- 4 quarts hot water
- For wood, linoleum and vinyl floors
FABRIC SOFTENER
- 4 tbsp baking powder
- 2 to 4 drops essential oil
- Add to final rinse cycle
GENTLE SURFACE CLEANER
If you have time, and/or use a lot of lemons, save your rinds. You may place them in a quart jar with vinegar and add a favourite essential oil for extra disinfecting power. Recommended; lavender
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