Last week we talked about spring cleaning the Eco-friendly way, today I want to talk about how to make cleaners yourself!  Not only are they more "eco-friendly" but they are also more cost-friendly! 

All-purpose cleaner: 

Mix 2 heaping tablespoons of baking soda with 1 tablespoon white vinegar and store in an airtight container.

Scouring cleaner:

Combine 1 teaspoon borax, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, and 2 cups hot water. Pour mixture into a spray bottle. 

Disinfectant: 

Mix 2 teaspoons borax, 4 tablespoons white vinegar, and 3 cups hot water.  Pour mixture into a spray bottle.

All-purpose spray cleaner:

In a bucket, mix 4 quarts hot water, 2 tablespoons cloudy ammonia, 4 fluid ounces white vinegar, 2 tablespoons baking soda, 2 drops lavender or lemon oil, and 2 table spoons basic household soap cleaner.  Cool, then fill spray bottles.  This all-purpose cleaner is suitable for the kitchen and bathroom. 

Disinfecting floor cleaner: 

Mix ½ cup borax and 3 quarts hot water together.  Use the cleaner with a cloth or mop. 

Natural toilet cleaner:

Mix 1 cup borax and ¼ cup white vinegar or lemon juice together and pour into the toilet bowl.  Least at least a few hours, overnight if possible, then scrub bowl with a toilet brush.  Add a few drops of pine oil to the recipe for extra disinfectant power. 

Happy Spring Cleaning!   

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