Flu season is upon us! Some of the best cleaners involve just a few basic ingredients you may already have in your kitchen. Here are some green cleaning recipes to protect your family, and the environment.
What you need:
- Baking Soda
- White Distilled Vinegar
- Lemon Juice
- Liquid Soap
- Tea Tree Oil
- Spray Bottles
Cream Cleanser
Mix 1/2 cup baking soda with enough liquid soap to create a paste. Scoop the mixture onto a sponge and wash the surface. Perfect for bathtubs and sinks as it rinses easily and doesn't leave grit.
Natural Degreaser
Undiluted lemon juice. Lemon juice can also be added to the wash cycle with your laundry to freshen up your clothes.
Window Cleaner
Mix 1/4-1/2 teaspoon liquid soap with 3 tablespoons vinegar and 2 cups water in a spray bottle. Shake it up a bit and spray away!
All Purpose Cleaner
Mix two parts water, one part vinegar and 10-12 drops of tea tree oil in a spray bottle and shake well. (We use this on everything. It's quick drying due to the vinegar not only does the tea tree oil leave the home smelling fresh (and not like vinegar) but it is a natural disinfectant. This is a great way to naturally disinfect your child's toys.
Mold and Mildew Cleaner
Mix 2 teaspoons tea tree oil and 2 cups water in a spray bottle and spray on problem areas. Alternatively, use straight vinegar in a spray bottle and let sit. Vinegar reportedly kills 82% of mold.
Makes you want to clean, doesn't it?
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