Alternative Homemade Cleaning Recipes

Wood Cleaner:
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp. liquid soap
A few drops of olive oil

Combine the ingredients in a bowl, saturate a sponge with mixture, squeeze-out the excess, and wash surfaces. The vinegar smell will dissipate.

Carpet Spot Remover:
Blot immediately with water. Sprinkle with baking soda, cornstarch, or borax and let dry. Wash with club soda and vacuum.

Rather than air fresheners:
Mix 10-20 drops of essential oil (rose, lemon or mint) into a 1-pound box of baking soda. Add more essential oil as needed. Place box in the room needing refreshment. Replace baking soda freshener every three months.

All Purpose Cleaner:
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tsp. borax
3 1/2 cups hot water
20 drops of antibacterial essential oil (lemon, eucalyptus, peppermint)
1/4 cup liquid dish soap

Mix ingredients in a 32 oz. spray bottle, add dish soap last. Wash surfaces. The vinegar smell will dissipate.

Window Cleaner:
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 tsp. liquid soap or detergent
2 cups water

Mold and Mildew Cleaner:
Mix equal parts vinegar and water. Spray and wipe clean.

These homemade cleaning supplies are inexpensive, environmentally friendly and very effective.

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