Posts Tagged ‘Vinegar’

Make Your Own Non-Toxic Cleaners

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
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A variety of non-toxic cleaning products can be made at home with a few simple ingredients. All that is needed for most cleaning jobs is baking soda, washing soda, white distilled vinegar and liquid soap or detergent. Optional ingredients include olive oil, lemon juice and tea tree oil.

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To make an all-purpose cleaner, combine ½ teaspoon washing soda and a bit of liquid soap with 500ml water and shake until the soda dissolves completely. Spray on surfaces to be cleaned and wipe off with a cloth. (more…)

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Tips for a Fresh-Smelling Refrigerator

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

We have all had that day when you open up your refrigerator and its smells bad. Sometimes it smells more like a garbage can than a fridge! But don’t worry, bad smells in the fridge are a common problem and there are some quick and easy things you can do to make your fridge smell even better than new.

The first step is to clean it out. Toss the left-overs and old produce. Remove everything else and get to work with some hot soapy water. Make sure to clean all the shelves, and remove the bins and drawers so you can clean under them. Food that spills in the fridge collects at the bottom where you can’t see it, but you will smell it. (more…)

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Natural Cleaning Tips on a Budget

Friday, July 24th, 2009
Vinegar and baking soda
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It is possible to have a natural and clean home using common items found in the house. Here are some eco-friendly cleaning tips you can use in your home that will also save you some money in your wallet.

Cut up used t-shirts as cleaning rags. Since these are soft, they are ideal for washing glass and windows without leaving a scratch. They can also be used for grimy jobs in which you wish to dispose of the rag afterward.

Mix a natural cleaning solution by mixing one part vinegar to one part water in an empty spray bottle. It is safe to use on hard surfaces in the kitchen, bathroom and even in the children’s play area. Vinegar can also be used to degrease dirty pots and pans. (more…)

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Hard Water in the Bath

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
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Hard water can cause problems throughout the home. If severe enough, it leads to the chemical salt residues clogging faucets, clothes and dishwashers, and refrigerator icemakers. One of the most annoying manifestations of hard water, though, is the ugly deposits it leaves on your bathroom fixtures.

Sinks, tubs, and toilet bowls, in hard water locales, eventually accumulate ugly stains and deposits that require special attention. Commercial cleansers will do the job, but most of them are loaded with chemicals that can poison the environment. In most cases safe, inexpensive, and readily available household products are a more responsible solution. (more…)

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