A Super Easy Non-Toxic Spring Cleaner

by Elena K, Hometalk Team
(IC: homeowner)
7 Materials
$8-15
15 Minutes
Easy
I'm always looking for easy-to-make recipes, that are inexpensive and healthy for the home and the garden, especially since we have a bit of an asthma and allergies problem at home. So today I want to share with you the one all-purpose cleaner that I can't live without.
Whether it is the glass dinning table, mirrors, kitchen and bathroom surfaces, or even the greasy stove, this is my staple cleaning product. I even use it to clean the glass shower doors!
Take a trip to your nearby pharmacy, dollar store or supermarket to get your ingredients, plus a spray bottle (TIP: If the bottle has graduated label measurements you won't need a separate measuring cup), a scrubber and a kitchen roll.
To make the cleaner:
OPTIONAL: Add a couple of drops of your essential oil. I dropped 5 in mine.
In a separate container add 2 small spoonfuls of baking soda and mix it with your cleaner.
Expect the vinegar (or acetic acid) to react with the bicarbonate creating a bit of sizzling.
Now you're ready to clean!
Spray a generous amount of your alcohol & vinegar mix and let it sit for a few seconds. If there's dried gooey debris, you can spray twice and wait a little longer.
Or spread and leave the baking soda mix on the dirtiest areas for a minute or two.
Wipe off the soda with the scrubber.
Personally, I like my glass sparkling clean so I often spray more than once, wiping the cleaner off until it is completely dry. And in my last pass, I make sure to grab a clean towel for that extra shine!
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Suggested materials:
- 1. Alcohol. To prevent residue get the clear with no dye. The 70% Isopropyl is ideal but the 50% wil (Pharmacy or Dollar Store)
- 2. Distilled white vinegar (Pharmacy, Dollar Store, Supermarket)
- 3. Baking soda (Pharmacy, Dollar Store, Supermarket)
- Scrubber (Dollar Store, Supermarket)
- Kitchen Roll (Dollar Store, Supermarket)
- Spray bottle (Dollar Store, Home Center)
- (Organic) Essential Oil (Health Food Store, Organic Market)
Published May 13th, 2016 5:54 PM
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