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How to Make a Non-Toxic Cleaning Kit
Most modern synthetic cleaning products are based on age-old formulas using natural ingredients that were passed down through the generations because the chemistry was right. Going back to the original naturally derived ingredients is a way to make cleaning products that work, don’t pollute and save you money. Most are found in your kitchen cupboards. Mix and match with well-chosen and environmentally friendly green cleaning products found in health food stores, and you can easily and simply transform your home into a non-toxic and healthy haven.
Non-toxic cleaning can give you a deep feeling of gratification in knowing that your family’s health is protected, and that your home is a place for your bodies to rest and recuperate rather than promote harm.
Making your own nontoxic cleaning kit will take you no time at all with these simple, straightforward directions, and with this kit you will be supplied with enough cleaning product for months of cleaning.
As an added bonus, ounce for ounce homemade cleaning formulas cost about one-tenth the price of their commercial counterpart—and that includes costly, but worthwhile essential oils, and concentrated, all-purpose detergents for homemade recipes.
SUPPLIES
Baking soda
Washing soda
White distilled vinegar
A good liquid soap or detergent
Tea tree oil
6 clean spray bottles
2 glass jars
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add your comment »Great stuff! I grew up in a house where that is ALL my mom used to clean--they're all you need! And those items are so cheap!
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what should i purchase for liquid detergent and washing soap to create kit
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For soft scrub, you can also just sprinkle some baking soda in sink or tub, squirt some detergent on your sponge, and scrub away! I discovered this when I didn't have time to mix some up and needed a non-chorine cleaner in a hurry.
Annie, thanks for all your hints. You made me realize that most (but not all :-) ) of my dislike of cleaning was dreading the effects of the chemicals.
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I don't think hydrogen peroixide is a bad cleaner....in fact, that is one of the primary ingredients of "non-chlorine bleach" - whether it be the powdered stuff(OxyClean), or the liquid stuff (Clorox2).
I might have to give this a try with my automotive windows ;) Only, instead of dishwashing soap, I'll use car wash solution (plain stuff, without "waxing" enhancers though as I don't want waxy film on my windows).
I've heard good stuff/recommendations regarding the use of crumbled up newspaper, OR, a new/fresh coffee filter, for cleaning glass windows. The ink on the newspaper supposidely acts as a wax/polish ;) and well, newspaper doesn't have lint, so you got a 2 in one there ;)
+1 on the vinegar deodorizer. I got a spray bottle with 50/50 water and vinegar that I sprits around the house.
BTW, I also hear fleas dislike vinegar! :) So, it'll keep those buggers away too....though, it appears CATS don't like the vinegar either :P
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water works best for windows and mirrors. leaves no streaky residue. use hot water on cloth to wash. dry with towels until no water remains.
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A question, please: I have used hydrogen peroxide for cleaning sinks and toothbrushes. Is it a toxic item?
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What is recipe for the cleaner that uses water, baking soda and vinegar and stored in mason jar?
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What is recipe for the cleaner that uses water, baking soda and vinegar and stored in mason jar?
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What is recipe for the cleaner that uses water, baking soda and vinegar and stored in mason jar?
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