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All-Purpose Spray Cleaner For Just Pennies

posted by Annie B. Bond Aug 14, 2002 3:16 am
All-Purpose Spray Cleaner For Just Pennies
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By Annie B. Bond, author of “Clean & Green,” (Ceres Press, 1990).

Here is the formula I use at my home for all-purpose spray cleaning.

It is particularly handy to use this all-purpose spray to get all the baseboard heaters cleaned and free of dust. I like to avoid the fried dust smell that is so unhealthy to breathe.

This spray cleaner only costs 9 cents for 32 ounces, compared to $2.94 for the standard commercial version, and I can vouch for the fact that it works as well. Besides, it is safe to have around children and your own lungs.

Make up a batch of this fantastic all-purpose cleaner and store it in its own spray bottle, using this easy formula:

Basic All-Purpose Cleaner Formula
This formula makes 2 cups of formula, and it works on most types of dirt.

˝ teaspoon washing soda (if you can find it; if not, skip)
2 teaspoons borax
˝ teaspoon liquid soap or detergent
2 cups hot water
spray bottle

Combine the minerals, soap or detergent, and water in a spray bottle. Shake to blend.
Spritz the area every foot or so, and wipe clean with a clean soft rag as you go. For difficult dirt, spray and leave the cleanser on the surface for five minutes or so before wiping.

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Linda H.

Thank you for the
"Basic All-Purpose Cleaner Formula" Works GREAT!!! =)

Andrea Owens

Try Basic H2 - it comes ready made. All you do is add 2 drops into a 16 oz spray bottle, add water and voila you have your natural, biodegradable, non-toxic all purpose cleaner for pennies!! Check it out at http://www.shaklee.net/owens/prodHou.

Andrea Owens

Shaklee offers a product that is natural also but it comes premade! You simply add 2 drops of Basic H2 to a 16 oz spray bottle and you have your all purpose cleaner. I have never cleaned so much in my life!! I love that it has no odor and it is super effective! Check it out at http://www.shaklee.net/owens/prodHou.

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