Easy Eco-Cleaning Recipe
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Have you ever wondered how people managed to stay clean when there were not any detergents? How did they manage to remove tough stains without harsh chemicals? Back in the days housekeepers cleaned greener than we could possible imagine. There are some parts of the world where people don't have access to commercial cleaners and they manage to keep themselves clean.
Of course cleaning in the past consumed too much time but women back then didn't have to go to work. They were spending all day cooking, cleaning and taking care for the children. Things were much easier and simple - women in the house, men at work. Now we have to combine working and managing the house at the same time which leaves us with no time at all for ourselves.
Of course cleaning in the past consumed too much time but women back then didn't have to go to work. They were spending all day cooking, cleaning and taking care for the children. Things were much easier and simple - women in the house, men at work. Now we have to combine working and managing the house at the same time which leaves us with no time at all for ourselves.
I prefer to clean the old fashioned way with home made cleaning solvents, despite the fact they require more time to prepare. I won't take you back in medieval times because people back then were not even thinking about personal hygiene. As a home-maker I have enough free time to search the Internet for recipes and after the researches and some testing, I found one that is eco-friendly and effective.
Cleaning upholstery is now easier and environmental friendlier than you can imagine. All you need is some borax, soap flakes and boiling water. After I read the recipe I thought for a second: when was the last time I used solid soap? And I couldn't remember. However, here is the recipe:
Stir well until the dry components have dissolved completely and let it cool a little. Then make a foam using an eggbeater or pour into a foam dispenser. With a soft brush apply onto the desired area. With a damp sponge rinse the area so no soapy residue remains. If you leave it that way, the residue will attract dust and dirt faster and you will have to clean it one more time.
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