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Natural Cleaning Recipes
Don't just celebrate Earth Day, make it a way of life and save money at the same time. Natural cleaners are at your disposal right in the kitchen. Here are a few that will make your home clean and non-toxic!
Baking soda: The cleaning powers of baking soda are far greater than just deodarizing your refrigerator. Baking soda works as a non-abrasive scouring cleaner on coutertops and ovens, and in bathtubs and sinks. It also gets rid of perspiration odors when used in the washer.
Lemon Juice: The acid in lemon juice neutralizes hard water deposits, dissolves buildup and dirt on wood, and tarnish on silver. White Vinegar can be used in place of lemon juice. the strong smell dissipates as the vinegar dries.
Recipes:
All Purpose Surface Cleaner: Mix together equal parts of white vinegar and salt . Scrub surfaces with natural cleaning cloth.
Cookware Cleaner: Coarse salt does wonders for scouring copper pans and ceramic baking dishes.
Furniture Polish: Mix 1 cup lemon juice and 1 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tbsp water; lightly apply to furniture using a soft cloth. Let sit a couple of minutes and buff.
No streak glass cleaner: For sparkling mirrors and windows, combine 1/4 cup undiluted white vinegar, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 1 qt warm water. Put in spray bottles. For a lint free shine use crumpled newspaper or a coffee filter to dry.
Tile and Grout Cleaner: 1 cup water and 3 cups baking soda mixed into a paste, works great for cleaning tile and grout.
A Simple Recipe for Unclogging Drains
- Remove all water from the sink or tub and pour about 1 cup baking soda down the drain.
- Then pour 1 cup vinegar down the drain, plugging it immediately (if you're unclogging a double sink, plug both drains).
- When the bubbles have died down (about 30 minutes), chase them down the drain with some hot water.
Doesn't this remind you of the science project you did in school for an erupting volcano?
These things work and they will save you money and our planet! | 
