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Eco-Cleaning Tips
Here are some wonderful safe-to-use cleaning products you can create at home!
LEMON-SCENTED ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER
1tbsp borax + 2 tbsp lemon juice + 1 cup hot water
Mix ingredients in spray bottle (the lemon scent lingers). Use for cleaning bathroom and kitchen surfaces, as well as other water-safe surfaces. Discard any remaining cleaner and make a fresh batch next time.
TOILET BOWL CLEANER
1 cup vinegar + 1/2 cup baking soda
Pour the vinegar directly into the toilet bowl and let stand for 30 mins. Sprinkle baking soda onto toilet brush and scour.
To keep bowl fresh , pour 1 cup of vinegar into the toilet bowl once a month and let stand overnight. Alternatively, pour 1 cup of borax into the toilet bowl before going to bed. In the morning, scrub and flush.
FURNITURE POLISH
1/4 cup olive oil + 1/4 cup vinegar + 2 tsp lemon juice
Mix in spray bottle. Spray liberally on wood surfaces and wipe dry.
DRAIN OPENER
1/4 cup baking soda + 1/2 cup vinegar
Pour the ingredients into the clogged drain. Wait 5 minutes. Pour a full kettle of boiling water down the drain. Repeat if necessary.
POLISHING SILVER
Line a glass pan or pot with tinfoil. Add a tablespoon or two of baking soda and salt. Pour in boiling water. Leave silverware to soak. Polish with toothpaste and rinse.
CLASS CLEANER
1 part vinegar + 1 part alcohol (optional) + 1 part water
Mix in a spray bottle and use to clean windows or any other glass, chrome and stainless steel surfaces, and tile.
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