How Do You Make Green Household Cleaners?
In our quest to keep our homes clean, we often inadvertently resort to using toxic chemicals. For most cleaning jobs, though, you can combine a few simple, non-toxic ingredients into perfectly green cleaners that are often more effective than commercial cleaners. Read on to learn how to make green household cleaners. Use baking soda to scrub like any scouring powder. Unlike traditional scouring powders, baking soda doesn’t scratch surfaces and is non-toxic. So scrub surfaces like kitchen counters with a sponge sprinkled with baking soda, then rinse the surface with either water or vinegar. Remove dirt and buildup with vinegar. Use vinegar full-strength for tough cleaning jobs and to remove lime or hard water stains, or mix the vinegar with warm water for a milder green cleaner. Make an all-purpose green cleaner by combining 1 tsp. borax, 1 tsp. baking soda, 2 tsp. vinegar, ½ tsp. dish soap or mild castile soap, 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice and 2 cups hot water. Store in a spray bottle and
