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10 HEALTHY HOMEMADE CLEANING SOLUTIONS

4/20/2018

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By: Gleason Center Editors, Dr. Daniel Gleason DC
It's time to open the windows, let in the fresh air, and get to Spring cleaning! Our healthy, homemade, green cleaning solutions are safe for the whole family. Green cleaning saves money, creates a healthy home, and protects nature from harmful chemicals. Happy cleaning!
Scouring Powder
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1 cup Borax
  • 1 cup salt
Mix well and put in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Punch holes in the lid and cover with plastic wrap when not using. *Tip: If this leaves a film, wipe with a mix of vinegar and water

All Purpose Spray Cleaner
  • 1 Spray bottle
  • 1 tsp. Borax
  • 2 tbsp. vinegar
  • ¼ cup vegetable-oil based soap
  • Hot water
In a spray bottle, add the Borax to hot water. Shake until Borax dissolves. Add vinegar and shake again. Finally, add soap and oil. Ready to use! *Tip: If desired, you may add a few drops essential oil.

Oven Cleaner
  •  1 Spray Bottle
  • Warm Water
  • Baking soda
Using a spray bottle, coat the oven with water. Sprinkle the bottom of the oven with baking soda. Dampen the bottom of the oven with more water. Let sit overnight. Scrub out stains. For sides, make a paste (baking soda and water) and spread using the same method. *Tip: For a really dirty oven, add vinegar to the water.

Window/Glass Cleaner
  • 1 Spray Bottle
  • Warm Water
  • Vinegar
Fill a spray bottle ¼ full with warm water. Pour vinegar into the bottle until it's ¾ full. Shake. Top the bottle off with more warm water. Shake again.

All-Purpose Laundry Soap
  • ½ cup baking soda
  • ½ cup powdered Castile soap
  • ¼ cup washing soda
  • ¼ cup Borax
  • 4 drops essential oil of your choice
Mix all of the items listed above in a recycled container with a lid. Use ¼ to ½ cup per load.

Drain Cleaner
  • ½ cup baking soda
  • 1 cup vinegar
Pour baking soda into the drain. Pour vinegar into the drain. Cover the drain with a plunger until the foaming dissipates. Rinse with hot water. Repeat, if necessary.

Pest Management
  • ½ cup Borax
  • ¼ cup flour
Mix Borax and flour well and sprinkle along baseboards and door sills.

Wood Floor Cleaner
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • Warm water
Pour water and vinegar into a bucket or fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 solution of water and vinegar. Spray on floor and wipe with clean rag or mop.

Non-Wood Floor Cleaner
  • 2-3 drops of Castile soap
  • Warm water
Add 2 to 3 drops of Castile soap into a bucket filled with warm water. Mop as usual.

Toilet Cleaner
  • 1 Spray Bottle
  • ½ cup unscented Castile soap
  • 2 cups baking soda
  • ¼ cup water 
  • 2 tbsp. vinegar
Mix Castile soap and baking soda together. Dilute with water and vinegar. This mixture will begin to foam. Mix and pour into a spray bottle. Spray inside the toilet bowl rim, scrub with brush, and flush. *Tip: You may also rinse with plain vinegar & water to deodorize the bowl.

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