Recipes For Natural Cleaning Products
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Commercially made cleaners contain many harmful toxins, such as arsenic, that can cause neurological and respiratory damage over time, and trigger allergies and asthma attacks.
Many of the changes have been easy: like using white vinegar in place of fabric softener in the wash, and using baking soda as a non-scratch alternative to clean my sinks. Works great on porcelain or stainless steel!
Others take a bit more effort, but the result is still fantastic! Did you know you can make your own dishwasher detergent using 1/2 cup borax, 1/2 cup baking soda and 1/4 cup table salt?
Keep reading to learn more about this easy way to improve your health and help save the planet!
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Try these ingredients as an alternative to commercial cleaners, which contain toxins like arsenic!
EEEEWWWW, that smell!
Improve the smell of your home made cleaning products by adding essential oils such as bergamot or lavendar.
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Soda Refreshes (as it removes rust)!
Using any cola beverage, apply to rusty area with a crumbled sheet of aluminum foil. Works great on chrome bumpers, hub caps, bikes and other stuff. May also make you rethink your choice of beverages!
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Make separate cleaning caddies for the kitchen and bath so you always have your supplies at hand.
Home Made Cleaning Resources
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- Simple recipes using products from your pantry make effective household cleaning solutions. An added plus: these natural products are more environmentally friendly than commercial alternatives
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- Safer, Less Expensive Ways to Clean Your Home
- Homemade Natural Cleaning Products
- Using lemons, vinegar, and baking soda as natural cleaning products in your home.
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- These are a few recipes for cleaning different surfaces in your home. They consist of environmentally friendly products and can be used in place of harmful commercial cleaners.
- Non-Toxic Home Cleaning
- For many home-cleaning chores, you can make your own cleaning products using the formulas listed below.
- Natural Cleaning Methods
- Cleaning your house shouldn't compromise you or your family's health.
- eHow: How to Clean a House With Homemade Remedies
- You can keep your home clean and fresh without spending much money or smelling those harsh toxins in cleaning products.
Natural Oven Cleaner
5T Baking soda
3 drops hand soap or liquid dish soap
4T White vinegar
Mix above ingredients until they form a thick paste. Apply paste to inside of oven and scrub with sponge. Wipe clean and rinse thoroughly.

Experiment by adding different herbs to your home made cleaning products!
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Clean Silver Without Chemicals
Dip cleaners can damage your silver. Try hot water, & a white toothpaste-not gel. Rub piece with a soft cloth, then rinse.
For occasional use on very tarnished silver, fill sink with HOT water and line with a sheet of foil. Add 3 tsp borax & baking soda. Soak for a few minutes, rinse, and dry.
Want to try making your own cleaning supplies?
Can you keep your house clean without chemicals?

Ketchup can be used to clean copper bottom pots and pans!
What do you think about natural cleaning products?
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Mia-Mia
Oct 3, 2011 @ 1:57 am | delete
- Thank you for all this info, and for another great lens. I already use white vinegar for cleaning, but I can't wait to try some of these other ideas.
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CCGAL Aug 16, 2011 @ 9:15 am | delete
- There's a lot to be said for getting toxic chemicals out of our homes. I use many natural cleaning agents like baking soda, vinegar, and "Bon Ami" (powdered feldspar) because that's what I learned when I was young. The added benefit of saving money is a blessing, too.
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PlanetGiftBaskets Aug 11, 2011 @ 10:39 am | delete
- Love your lenses, it's a great go to spot!
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kazzi Apr 6, 2011 @ 2:41 am | delete
- great no chemicals and a lot cheaper
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e-xplorations
Feb 17, 2011 @ 11:03 pm | delete
- Great Work. Thanks for sharing this cool and affordable cleaning recipes.
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