Wednesday, 9 December 2009

How To Clean Your Home The Non-Toxic Way

Recipes for homemade cleaners

All Purpose Disinfecting Cleaner

* 2 cups water distilled water
* 1½ to 3 tsp liquid castille soap
* 1 tsp tea tree oil

Mix all the ingredients listed above. Add a couple drops of your favorite essential oil to give it a pleasing scent.

Toilet Bowl Cleaner

Pour 1 cup of borax into the toilet bowl before you go to bed. The next morning just scrub and flush.

Rust Remover

Sprinkle a little salt on the rusted part. Squeeze a lime over the salt until it is well soaked. Leave the mixture to set for two to three hours. Use the leftover lime rind to scrub the residue.

Glass Cleaner


* ¼ cup white distilled vinegar
* 1 quart warm water

Mix ingredients listed above. Pour into a spray bottle or apply on the window with a sponge. Wipe dry with a crumpled newspaper. Buff to a shine

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