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Online Maria Dolorosa

Non-toxic, DIY Recipes for Cleaning the Home
« on: Yesterday at 05:35:30 PM »
(From various natural-living, professional sources on the web).

These recipes are wonderful for those who are allergic or sensitive to the various toxins from commercial cleaning products, and for those looking to economize, simplify their cleaning routine, reduce exposure to endocrine disruptors, protect children from harmful residues, etc.

Natural Laundry Soda

Ingredients
1/2 cup Epsom Salt
1 1/2 cups Sodium Bicarbonate (baking soda)
1 1/2 cups Sodium Carbonate (washing soda)
1/4 cup sea salt
20-25 drops Essential Oils (optional)

Instructions
To make, measure out the ingredients.
Mix well and be sure to incorporate all ingredients, including essential oils, if using.
Store in a Mason jar or other glass jar of choice with a lid.
Use approximately 1-2 tablespoons per load.

Lemon essential oil is wonderful to use for brightening whites, and is an antiseptic. This recipe is very cheap, and it works extremely well, I was quite surprised. The woman whose blog I retrieved the recipe from uses it even for her husband's dirty farm clothes, and cloth diapers. I have added lemon only and lemon and eucalyptus, and both gave great results.

All-Purpose Cleaner

In a spray bottle, mix 1 part 10% vinegar and 1 part distilled water, or use 5% vinegar full strength, with no water added. Add 30-35 drops of lemon essential oil, or another antiseptic such as eucalyptus, clove, orange, etc. Create useful and delightful mixtures such as lemon and thyme, lemon and eucalyptus, orange and peppermint, etc.

Glass/Mirror Cleaner

Mix 1 part vinegar, 1 part water in a spray bottle. For best results, use one cloth to do the cleaning, and a dry cloth to wipe the residue away.

Natural Dishwashing Soda

1 cup washing soda
¼ cup citric acid
¼ cup sea salt
20 drops lemon essential oil
Mix, store in a glass jar, and use 1 tsp per load (1.5 tsp for greasy loads)
Depending on the state of the economy, can be as cheap as 3 cents per load

Toilet Bowl Cleaner

Sprinkle baking soda inside the bowl
Add a splash of vinegar
Let fizz, scrub with a toilet brush, and flush

Floor Cleaner (for tile or hardwood)

1/4 cup Castile soap
2 gallons warm water
Optional: 5 drops eucalyptus essential oil
Mop as usual—no residue and no artificial smell.
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Offline jen51

Re: Non-toxic, DIY Recipes for Cleaning the Home
« Reply #1 on: Today at 12:12:10 PM »
I’m going to have to try that toilet bowl cleaner one. Thankyou!! 

I wish I liked the smell of vinegar better. Every time I spray it there is some nose wrinkling going on. :laugh1: A good mortification practice! 

For a cleaner we like to save our orange peels, enough to loosely pack a jar, then fill it with equal parts water and vinegar. Let it sit for a week so the vinegar has a chance to draw out the oils from the orange peels, then drain and use. 
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Online Maria Dolorosa

Re: Non-toxic, DIY Recipes for Cleaning the Home
« Reply #2 on: Today at 12:23:06 PM »
Quote from: jen51 on Today at 12:12:10 PM
I’m going to have to try that toilet bowl cleaner one. Thankyou!!

I wish I liked the smell of vinegar better. Every time I spray it there is some nose wrinkling going on. :laugh1: A good mortification practice!

For a cleaner we like to save our orange peels, enough to loosely pack a jar, then fill it with equal parts water and vinegar. Let it sit for a week so the vinegar has a chance to draw out the oils from the orange peels, then drain and use.
You're welcome! Yes, it is a good mortification. I drink apple cider vinegar water all the time so it does not bother me haha! 10% can be overwhelming, but 5% is less so.

That's a wonderful idea with the orange peels, I have done that with lemons after juicing them, except with full strength 5% vinegar.
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Offline jen51

Re: Non-toxic, DIY Recipes for Cleaning the Home
« Reply #3 on: Today at 12:38:52 PM »
Quote from: Maria Dolorosa on Today at 12:23:06 PM
You're welcome! Yes, it is a good mortification. I drink apple cider vinegar water all the time so it does not bother me haha! 10% can be overwhelming, but 5% is less so.

That's a wonderful idea with the orange peels, I have done that with lemons after juicing them, except with full strength 5% vinegar.
My husband drinks a tablespoon of ACV mixed with a few oz of water every morning. It helps him tremendously with the acid reflux he struggles with at night. It surprises me because vinegar is acidic and I thought acid reflux was because of too much acid. 
I, unfortunately, have a very light gag reflex and vinegar water trips it for me every time. Even if I add honey. I know that it has so many health benefits! I do manage to get some in by using it in vinaigrettes and stuff like that. 

I’d like to try making some! 
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