Spring Clean with Green Cleaners

News Room | May 8th, 2008 |

We collected some of our favorite recipes to create green and natural cleaning products that are simple to make at home.

Green All Purpose Cleaner
1/2 teaspoon washing soda, a dab of liquid soap and 2 cups of hot water
Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle and shake until the washing soda has dissolved. Apply and wipe off with sponge or rag.

Natural Wood Furniture Polish
3/4 teaspoon olive or mineral oil, 1/4 cup vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (optional).
Mix throughly in a squirt bottle. Shake well and squirt on furniture or rag and rub into the wood.

Eco-Friendly Glass Cleaner
1/8 cup Vinegar, 1 cup water.
Mix ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake and apply, wipe clean.

Green Tub and Tile Cleaner Recipe
1 2/3 cup of water, 1/4 cup liquid soap, 1/4 cup baking soda, 2 tablespoons vinegar and a few optional drops of essential oil.
Add soap to water and let dissolve. Stir in baking soda and then add vinegar. Store in a squirt bottle and shake before using. Rinse throughly.