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Old 04-17-2011, 12:52 PM   #18
107barney
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Originally Posted by jadabug View Post
What do you use to make your cleaning products? I would love to make all of mine too. Cleaning products are all so expensive.
Yes they are so expensive and they don't work as well as your own home made. You can make most cleaning products with a few staple items such as borax, white vinegar, baking soda and then I usually add a few essential oils for nice smells. I have things storedin 32 oz spray bottles. If you want specifics, let me know and I'll give you the names of a couple of good books for exact recipes of if you want to try just a few things let me know and I'll write out the recipes.

It sounds so simple and it is. It is very effective. I have a very clean house. I do admit to the occasional use of bleach in the bathroom (like once a month or so) and sometimes use something else in the kitchen on floors. This is not because the house is dirty but because old habits die hard

I use microfiber towels on everything.

Here are a few quick tips -
Stainless Steel - Cream of Tartar, use with microfiber and buff
Windows/Glass - club soda with a few drops of essential oil of your choice in a spray bottle.
Toilet - white vinegar, baking soda, castille soap, few drops of peppermint oil
Bathroom Sinks/Counters - vingegar/water/castile soap/lime oil
Showers /tub and tile - vinegar/water/castille soap/tea tree oil
Kitchen counters - vinegar/water/lemon oil (i also add lavender)
Tile Floors - vinegar/water/castille soap/lemon
Wood and wood floors - water/castille soap/olive oil/lemon/vinegar

There are so many more options, and you can make up your own too once you know the ingredients.
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