Homemade Soft Scrubber

This creamy-like-frosting soft scrubber is my favorite
homemade recipe of all time, and the best solution for
cleaning the bathtub and the kitchen sink without synthetic
fragrances and toxic chemicals.

It also works well for Formica
countertops and shower stalls. The softly abrasive quality
of the baking soda provides the grit to scrub off dirt and
soap scum, yet the recipe rinses off very easily.

Basic Soft Scrubber Formula
1/2 cup baking soda
Enough liquid soap or detergent to make a frosting-like
consistency (see note, below)
5 drops antibacterial essential oil such as lavender,
tea tree oil, or rosemary (optional)

Pour the baking soda in a bowl; slowly pour in the liquid soap
or detergent, stirring all the while, until the consistency
reaches that of frosting. Scoop the creamy mixture onto a
sponge, wash the surface, and rinse.

Note: If you have hard water, you will want to choose a liquid
detergent instead of a liquid soap. Most health food stores
offer all-purpose liquid detergents and soaps. These are the
best choices because they include no synthetic perfumes and
dyes, and tend to be the most concentrated.

If you are lucky
enough to have soft water and can use a liquid castile soap
in your soft scrubber, consider one in which peppermint has
been added, for extra antibacterial action.

Read more: Home, Non-Toxic Cleaning

By Annie B. Bond

Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely those of the author and may not reflect those of
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Michele W.

5:17AM PST on Nov 11, 2011

Thank you

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Jennifer C.

5:17PM PDT on Aug 23, 2011

Thanks for the article.

Tim C.

8:23PM PDT on Aug 20, 2011

thanks

Tim P.

1:47AM PDT on Apr 16, 2011

Annie B, many thanks for sharing these ideas and especially your "magic formula. Baking soda with the tea tree oil is definately my favourite option. It gives a such a satisfying freshly cleaned smell. We now use your recipe in my House Cleaning London
Many thanks again. Tim

Nona E.

4:21AM PST on Jan 30, 2010

I will definitely try this!

Marishka k.

5:40PM PST on Dec 20, 2009

can't wiat to try

Jessica S.

7:04AM PST on Dec 19, 2009

wow great idea can't wait to try it out

Eddie W.

4:22PM PDT on Aug 17, 2008

can you make this in a larger batch and store it in a squeeze bottle (liquid dish soap bottle or something)?