Better for you, your family and the environment!
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!
Make Your Own Cleaning Supplies
This will help get you started with some simple recipes for natural cleaning products
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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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Natural Cleaning for Your Home: 95 Pure and Simple Recipes
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How to Make Basic Natural Cleaning Products from Foods
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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
Find methods and recipes for your home cleaning needs
- Pantry Cleaners: Recipes for Homemade Cleaning Products
- 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
- Natural Cleaning Methods
- 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.
- Guide to Green Living: Natural Cleaning Recipes
- 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.
How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent
It's dye free, chemical free and better for you, your family and the environment!
Experiment by adding different herbs to your home made cleaning products!
Find Other Ingredients For Home Made Cleaners
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Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps Pure-Castile Soap, 18-in-1 Hemp Peppermint, 32-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 2)
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Dial Corp. 04303 Fels-Naptha Laundry Bar Soap
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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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scudoo wrote...
Thanks for your contribution. This is helpful information. I will definitily use these ideas. I am trying to raise the awareness of using all natural products, everyone needs to contibute. Great Lens.
Posted September 11, 2009
Earth_Friend wrote...
I really enjoyed reading this! A friend tried making their own cleaning products and it worked just fine! I love to find lenses like these that can help save money and the environment! Thanks for sharing!!!
Posted August 06, 2009
annetteghallowell wrote...
I have favorited this lens since I am always looking for non toxic alternatives for cleaning supplies.
Posted July 08, 2009
HenryE wrote...
Great, great information here! I've been looking for washing soda for some time to try to make homemade detergents. These are great ideas and a well written lens!
Posted May 20, 2009
Snowrose wrote...
Great Lens! More ideas and this really works! 5* Favorite & Lensroll! Thank You!
Posted September 14, 2008
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