Greener is Cleaner

I can now check one major thing off of my Spring Greening Checklist. I have made the switch to all natural household cleaning products! I kept putting it off until I ran out of what I had, but that was never going to happen. So I just went and bought what I needed (which was a lot cheaper than chemical cleaners by the way) and boxed up my old stuff to give to the church daycare. That way I don't have to throw it away but can recycle/reuse it.

Here is just some of the stuff I got rid of. (I'm actually going to keep the Swiffer, but only use it with microfiber cloths to pick up dust on my hardwood floors.)

 And here is what I bought....

• Baking Soda
• White Vinegar
• Club Soda
• Borax
• Lemon Juice
• Dr. Woods Pure Peppermint Castile Soap (Smells great!)
• The O'Dell Echo Clean Enviro Mop made from recycled plastic bottles (It was actually the cheapest mop at Wal-Mart!)
• An empty spray bottle for my All-Purpose Cleaner

Here's the recipe...(for a printable version, click here)

Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner

2 Tablespoons Vinegar

1 teaspoon Borax

1/3 cup liquid castile soap 

(I prefer Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap in Lavender)

Combine vinegar and borax in a 16oz spray bottle. Fill with hot water and shake until borax is dissolved. Add castile soap and shake to mix. Spray will keep indefinitely.

I need to get a few more things like a bucket, some reusable cleaning rags, a scrub brush for the tub, corn meal and hydrogen peroxide. I can't wait to go clean the house!!!


Always,

Amanda