I use allot of white vinegar, peroxide, baking soda, salt, borax, washing soda, castile soap, fels naptha, Oxy-clean .There are some commercial things out there that work but the truth is I like to stick with simple things. Doug has skin allergies to dyes and perfumes and I have respiratory allergies to perfumes and any strong scents. Ammonia and bleaches trigger asthmatic reactions with me. Since I went with natural cleaning I haven't had a sinus infection I used to have them constantly. Doug used to break out from every laundry detergent I ever tried now I make my own and use white vinegar as fabric softener. With using thing from your own pantry you are using healthier cleaners for you and your environment and its a fraction of the cost of commercial cleaners
Trying to keep it simple
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Fabric softener
white vinegar removes any residue from the clothes which helps , I was worried about smell at first also but it does rinse out. I have also bought a fabric softener that Doug doesn't react too (Method) and added enough to the gallon of vinegar to give it a sweet smell. When I take them from the washer all I smell is a light scent of the fabric softener. Before when I used fabric softeners (Downy) only my dispenser in the washer was always get gunked up now its clean as a whistle. I tried using lavender oil to scent the vinegar but Doug broke out. But it might be a option for others to use essentials oils
Furniture polish
Wood furniture polish (several recipes)
#1
3/4 c olive oil
1/4 c w. vinegar
mix well. put in squirt bottle if you have one or rub on it and off with rag, does give a nice shine and cleans well I make sure to was the rag with soapy water before adding it to rest of laundry.
#2
1 c. olive oil
1/2 c lemon juice
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2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp w. vinegar
4 cups warm water
this recipe is used in a spray bottle and used for dusting
#1
3/4 c olive oil
1/4 c w. vinegar
mix well. put in squirt bottle if you have one or rub on it and off with rag, does give a nice shine and cleans well I make sure to was the rag with soapy water before adding it to rest of laundry.
#2
1 c. olive oil
1/2 c lemon juice
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2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp w. vinegar
4 cups warm water
this recipe is used in a spray bottle and used for dusting
bath n kitchen
peroxide or white vinegar can be used to sanitize bathroom and kitchen fixtures or counters. White vinegar will help cut through hard water buildup.
toilet bowl
white vinegar
borax or baking soda even salt rubbed around will clean
baking soda or salt works as a safe abrasive to scrub with
When using white vinegar dont soak chrome for long periods of time ( several hours or days)
toilet bowl
white vinegar
borax or baking soda even salt rubbed around will clean
baking soda or salt works as a safe abrasive to scrub with
When using white vinegar dont soak chrome for long periods of time ( several hours or days)
laundry detergent
laundry detergent
powdered
1 bar fels naptha or castile soap grated
1 cup borax
1 c washing soda
1 Tbsp for light loads
2 Tbsp for heavy loads
you can use oxy clean
liquid
1 quart water
2 bars soap grated
2 c Borax
2 c washing soda
2 cup oxy clean ( optional)
1. melt grated soap in qt water simmer on low until melted.
2. pour melted soap into 5 gal bucket, add Borax, washing soda and oxy clean. Add 2 gallon water. Stir until all mixed well.
3. cover bucket let sit until next day, it will be very thick stir good and use out of bucket or pour into old laundry containers. Use 1/4 cup per load
powdered
1 bar fels naptha or castile soap grated
1 cup borax
1 c washing soda
1 Tbsp for light loads
2 Tbsp for heavy loads
you can use oxy clean
liquid
1 quart water
2 bars soap grated
2 c Borax
2 c washing soda
2 cup oxy clean ( optional)
1. melt grated soap in qt water simmer on low until melted.
2. pour melted soap into 5 gal bucket, add Borax, washing soda and oxy clean. Add 2 gallon water. Stir until all mixed well.
3. cover bucket let sit until next day, it will be very thick stir good and use out of bucket or pour into old laundry containers. Use 1/4 cup per load
cost on average popular commercial brand .26 cents per large load
cost homemade version .05 cents per large load
air freshener
Air freshener
Put water in a spray bottle and add essential oils to get the strength of fragrance you need try 10 drops at a time. I use lavender you can use any oil even tea tree oil if you want to disinfect also.
This is so much healthier than aerosols and works great
Put water in a spray bottle and add essential oils to get the strength of fragrance you need try 10 drops at a time. I use lavender you can use any oil even tea tree oil if you want to disinfect also.
This is so much healthier than aerosols and works great
Food Wash
food wash
(Mix in large bowl when you mix it will fizz)
1 c. water
1 cup white vinegar
1Tbsp Baking soda
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
mix together I put in spray bottle. then spray the food let sit 5- 10 minutes or so and rinse and eat
I use this on all fruits and veggies I buy at the store
(Mix in large bowl when you mix it will fizz)
1 c. water
1 cup white vinegar
1Tbsp Baking soda
1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
mix together I put in spray bottle. then spray the food let sit 5- 10 minutes or so and rinse and eat
I use this on all fruits and veggies I buy at the store
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