DIY Green Cleaning Products
November 13th, 2009
I recently read a great article from WebMD titled, “The Best Non-toxic Ways to Clean Your Home” which talks about the rise of green cleaning products and the cheap, old-fashioned green cleaning products that were used by generations before. I was familiar with some of these already, but some are new to me and I wanted to share these with you:
| Household Cleaner | Instructions |
| All-Purpose Disinfecting Cleaner | 2 cups water (preferably distilled water)1 1/2 to 3 tsp. liquid castille soap1 tsp. tea tree oilMix ingredients above to store and keep. Add a couple drops of your favorite essential oil to give it a pleasing scent. |
| Toilet Bowl Cleaner | 1 cup boraxPour into toilet bowl before going to bed. In the morning, scrub and flush. |
| Rust Remover | 1 limeSaltSprinkle a little salt on the rust. Squeeze a lime over the salt until it is well soaked. Let the mixture set for two to three hours. Use the leftover rind to scrub the residue. |
| Glass Cleaner | 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar1 quart warm waterMix ingredients above. Pour into a spray bottle or apply with a sponge. For lint-free results, wipe dry with crumpled newspaper instead of paper towels. Buff to a shine. |
For more great tips and advice on how to clean in an inexpensive and environmentally-friendly way, pick-up Clean: The Humble Art of Zen-Cleansing
“It’s easier than you think to clean your home in a nontoxic, environmentally responsible way! Conceptualized and designed by legendary publishing visionary Joost Elffers—the force behind such bestsellers as Play With Your Food and The 48 Laws of Power—this wonderful guide will help get your house shipshape without hurting the environment or your health. Inspirational cleaning guru Michael de Jong writes with humor and a Zen-like spirit as he presents five safe, all-natural products that take care of just about anything: Baking Soda, Borax, Lemon, Salt, and White Vinegar. Each one gets a chapter featuring dozens of clever tips, while a handy alphabetized directory, organized by category, makes it easy to locate the information you need. With its graphically stunning and easy-to-use design, Clean helps you find your spic-and-span center.”
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