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There is a lot of buzz surrounding “natural” ways to clean your home. Consumers are getting wise to this and looking for alternative cleaners that are earth friendly and safe to breathe in.

Did you know that 3 simple products can handle most of the cleaning? You probably already have them in your kitchen.

Distilled White Vinegar: The Power Cleaner

All you need is one of those plastic water bottles with an adjustable spray nozzle (make sure the bottle has measurements on the side; most do). Pour an equal amount of water and vinegar into the bottle. It doesn’t matter how much you use, just make sure it’s balanced.

You can use this to clean toilets, showers, tubs, sinks, etc. Just be careful with things that have a finish on them, like marble and granite. The vinegar is acidic, so you don’t want to damage it.

You can also use it on mirrors. But for those, just use pure vinegar. If you use water, it will streak. And don’t worry about the bad smell. It disappears when the vinegar dries.

Pure Baking Soda: Functional and Flexible

I love baking soda! It’s strong enough to clean up the residue on the tub, yet gentle enough to scrub on vegetables when you’re cleaning them. You can really use it to clean just about anything. Sprinkle it on directly, then wash or wipe it off.

Try it out, because I bet you’ll be amazed at how well it cleans! It’s also a deodorizer. Put some in your refrigerator to absorb smells.

Lemon Juice: The Scum Buster

I’ve already written about lemon juice, but it’s worth repeating. Lemon juice is awesome at dissolving build ups and soap scum! Just pour some on and watch it fizz away. However, lemon juice is not an all purpose cleaner. It’s very concentrated and acidic, so just be mindful of that when you’re using it.

So there you have it… 3 simple items that are very effective cleaners, very affordable, and very “natural”. After I took a look at the ingredients in commercial cleaners, I became wary of them. Have you seen what they put in those? I feel much better using my safe, homemade cleaners instead. :)

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Sun, May 13, 2007 @ 11:27 pm | Filed in Life | Permalink 3 Comments

    What a great post, Nathan. I’ve been making my own cleaning products for a while - they are great. And they work like a charm as well. Well done!! :D

    Posted by enihsnus on Mon, May 14, 2007 @ 6:08 am

      Nathan

      This is my recipe for a natural deodorant (100 ml):

      Purified water 54 ml
      Witch hazel 15 ml
      Virgin coconut oil 10 ml
      Tea tree oil 10 ml
      Olive oil 5 ml
      Lavender oil 3 ml
      Natural vitamin E 1 ml
      Rosemary oil 1 ml
      Sage oil 1 ml

      You need to shake the bottle well before use every time. Also, I’m a light sweater, so this works well for me. For someone who is a heavier sweater, I think you probably need more tea tree oil. :)

      Posted by enihsnus on Tue, May 15, 2007 @ 7:25 am

        Oh - also add about 5 ml of sodium bicarbonate for extra deodorising power. :)

        Posted by enihsnus on Thu, May 17, 2007 @ 7:10 am

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