Non-Toxic Toy Cleaner
4 Materials
$15
10 Minutes
Easy
Let's face it. Kids can make things pretty messy around the house. With a 3 yr. old, a 2 yr. old and a 6-month old , things can get out of control around my home. I've got two children who make their toys pretty messy and a baby who loves to put EVERYTHING in her mouth. So, I had to find a non-toxic solution that still managed to clean their toys. This solution is simple, easy and au-natural! No toxic chemicals, no harsh odors and child-friendly.
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SUPPLIES:
- 1 part water
- 1 part distilled white vinegar
- Essential oil (lemon or lavender)
- Clean, empty spray bottle
- Measuring cup
You can buy lavender scented essential oil here on Amazon.
Step 1: Add 1 part water.
Step 2: Add 1 equal part white distilled vinegar.
Step 3: Add your essential oil scent.
The amount you add is completely up to you, but remember that less is more - especially when creating something that is child-friendly. I added 4 drops and it was on the stronger side.
Time to clean this muddy ball up using a safe method.
Step 4: Clean you toys!
Pour into a clean, empty spray bottle and wipe away the dirt, germs and food from your children's toys. Now, wasn't that easy?
Check out where to buy lavender essential oil here.
TIP: Add an adhesive label to ensure you don't mix-up this non-toxic cleaner with your other household solutions.
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My only concern is the "essential oils" added to the mix. Kids tend to put everything in their mouths and I would recommend adding either lemon and or "edible" essential oils.
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Yes, we in America, are aware that vinegar is a chemical. We use the term "chemical" genericallt to denote extremely toxic...in conversation.
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I'm not sure how so called toxic the vinegar is supose to be. But it never killed my sister and I and we drank it all the time when we were kids cause we liked it.
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Does this also disinfect? Thanks