How to Make a Non-Toxic Cleaning Kit(Page 8)

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How to Make a Non-Toxic Cleaning Kit

a Care2 favorite by Annie B. Bond

filed under: Easy Greening, Green 101, Healthy Home, Household Hints, Non-Toxic Cleaning, cleaners, DIY, non-toxic, recipes

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MOLD KILLERS

Tea Tree Treasure
Nothing natural works for mold and mildew as well as this spray. I’ve used it successfully on a moldy ceiling from a leaking roof, on a musty bureau, a musty rug, and a moldy shower curtain. Tea tree oil is expensive, but a little goes a very long way. Note that the smell of tea tree oil is very strong, but it will dissipate in a few days.

2 teaspoons tea tree oil
2 cups water

Combine in a spray bottle, shake to blend, and spray on problem areas. Do not rinse. Makes two cups.

Vinegar Spray
Straight vinegar reportedly kills 82 percent of mold. Pour some white distilled vinegar straight into a spray bottle, spray on the moldy area, and let set without rinsing if you can put up with the smell. It will dissipate in a few hours.

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Sally Tinkham says
Dec 6, 2009 5:26 PM

I printed this and am going to give it to my mom as a HINT!

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Linda M. says
Dec 6, 2009 8:31 AM

I've been using white vinegar for most cleaning for years

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Mira Kirmanen says
Dec 5, 2009 5:13 AM

These tips have worked great for me :)

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Catman P. says
Dec 5, 2009 2:07 AM

Good idea.

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Linda M. says
Dec 5, 2009 2:06 AM

thanks for the info

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Jenifer Dale says
Dec 5, 2009 1:31 AM

great article

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Katrina T. says
Dec 3, 2009 5:50 PM

Great green article!

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Shanna S. says
Dec 3, 2009 8:45 AM

After spraying the vinegar mixture, try not to use a toothbrush or any sort of brush to brush out the bathroom mold. The brushing action actually spreads the growth of the mold to other areas.

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Vanessa T. says
Dec 2, 2009 2:04 PM

Great article!

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Vicky G. says
Dec 2, 2009 2:19 AM

I have been looking for cleaners that are safe and non-toxic, without breaking my budget. Thanks.

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