So indoor air can be 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air and our store bought cleaning supplies that have millions of toxins - don't help. So once I finally am stationed with my husband and have my own place... I am going to use these recipes to make my own cleaning supplies - that way I hope to create a more healthy environment and happy lungs. There are also certain antiseptic essential oils that you can add to the cleaners to make them smell good (i.e. lemon, lavender, cinnamon, oregano, and tea tree)! I am writing all the recipes I received on the blog so I can toss my handout from Relief Society. ;) Also, every plant per 10 sq. feet of house can really help household air. Some air filtering plants are peace lilies, Gerbera daisies, and Spider plants.
2 tbsp. of vinegar
1 tsp. borax
2 cups very hot water
1/4 cup liquid soap
10-15 drops essential oil
Mix vinegar and borax in spray bottle. Add hot water and shake until borax is dissolved. Add the 1/4 cup of liquid soap and essential oils.
Scented Room Spray
1/2 cup water
8 drops essential oil
Mix together in a small spray bottle.
Basic Soft Scrubber (good for bathtub)
1/4 cup baking soda
3 drops of essential oil
Mix with enough liquid soap to make a frosting-like consistency.
Vinegar Counter Spray
1 cup water
1 cup vinegar
Mix in spray bottle. Use to wipe down counter tops and kitchen table. The vinegar smell goes away when wiped dry.
Glass Cleaner
1 cup rubbing alcohol
1 cup water
1 T vinegar
Mix together in a spray bottle.
Furniture Polish
1/4 cup olive oil
1/8 cup lemon juice
Mix well and apply a small amount to a flannel rag. Spread evenly over furniture surface. Turn cloth to a dry side and polish dry.
Citrus Vinegar Disinfectant
4 Orange Peels, scrubbed clean
3 cups white vinegar
Place orange peels in a quart jar. Cover with vinegar. Seal jar tightly. Set in cupboard for 2-4 weeks, shaking occasionally. When ready, strain citrus vinegar. Pour one cup citrus vinegar and one cup water into a spray bottle.
Drain Opener/Freshener
1/2 cup baking soda
1 cup vinegar
2 cups boiling water
Pour baking soda in drain. Follow with vinegar. Cover for 10 minutes. Flush drain with boiling water.
Microwave Cleaner
Place 1 cup water into microwave safe bowl. Cook on high for 3 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes. Wipe out microwave with damp rag.
Resources:
http://organizedhome.com/clean-house/pantry-recipes-homemade-cleaning-products
Books:
Better Basics for the Home by Annie Berthold-Bond
Green Clean by Linda Mason Hunter and Mikki Halpin
Homemade: How to Make Hundreds of Everyday Products Fast, Fresh, and More Naturally from the editors of Readers Digest.
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