After some research and experiments, we put together some economical home-made environmentally friendly cleaning products.
First, I went and bought some spray bottles from the dollar store. We bought some essential oils: Sage Oil, Cedarwood, and Tea Tree Oil. The basic essential cleaning products are vinegar, borax, baking soda and washing soda.
Making these products was simple and the turned out to be surprisingly effective cleaners. After using the all purpose cleaner for a few weeks the house feels cleaner and more natural.
The Best All Purpose Cleaner:
- 1/2 Cup Vinegar (Great all around cleaning product)
- A few drops of each essential oil (Tea Tree Oil for disinfectant, sage and cedar for odor)
- Fill the bottle with water
The final product has a really soothing and natural smell, cleans great and is really cheap. The biggest expenses are the essential oils, but a little bit goes a long way.
Bathtub Cleaner:
- Scrub with baking soda
- Spray on all purpose cleaner, let soak for an hour
- Scrub Washing soda
Very clean tub. I have been really turned off by the use of bleach, so this is a nice alternative.
Glass Cleaner:
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- Water
Easy, simple, effective.
Haven't had a chance to make the dishwasher detergent yet clothes detergent. Will report back when we do.
Monday, February 16, 2009
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