Thursday, 23 August 2012

Chemical free cleaning recipes for your home


Here are some wonderful chemical free cleaning recipes courtesy of Supercharged Food


WRITTEN BY LEE ON MAY 18, 2012. POSTED IN CLEANING RECIPES
This can be used on most surfaces and for so many areas of the home. To give the cleaner a beautiful scent when cleaning just add 10 drops of essential oil, which will make the house smell amazing.
Ingredients:
·         1 tablespoon soap (plant based is good)
·         1 litre hot water
·         ¼ cup white distilled vinegar
·         1 lemon squeezed
·         10 drops of essential oil for fragrance 
Mix together and pour into a cleaner trigger spray bottle shake carefully until mixed. Then use as a spray and wipe down surfaces.
WRITTEN BY LEE ON MAY 18, 2012. POSTED IN CLEANING RECIPES
·         1/4 cup soap flakes
·         2 cups hot water
·         1/4 cup glycerin
·         1/2 tsp. lavender or lemon essential oil
Mix soap flakes and water in a medium bowl or glass jug and stir until the soap is dissolved and let cool
Stir in glycerin and essential oil
As it cools it will form a loose gel
Stir then pour into a bottle or squeezie container
WRITTEN BY LEE ON MAY 18, 2012. POSTED IN CLEANING RECIPES
·         ¼ cup of Olive Oil
·         ¼ cup of lemon juice
The best way to polish an item is to use an equal mixture of olive oil and lemon juice and apply with a soft cloth to furniture. Mayonnaise is also highly effective.
WRITTEN BY LEE ON MAY 18, 2012. POSTED IN CLEANING RECIPES
·         1/2 cup liquid plant or animal fat based soap
·         1/2 cup warm water
·         1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
·         4 drops tea tree oil
·         1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
Mix together soap, water, lemon, tea tree and vinegar
Pour into squeeze bottle.
Use 1 TBS per wash
2 TBS baking soda can also be sprinkled over dirty dishes to absorb odors
WRITTEN BY LEE ON MAY 18, 2012. POSTED IN CLEANING RECIPES
·         1/4 cup baking soda
·         2 tsp. vinegar
·         6 drops essential oil
Combine all ingredients to make a paste
Apply inside microwave with a soft cloth
Rinse well and air dry for 15 mins
WRITTEN BY LEE ON MAY 18, 2012. POSTED IN CLEANING RECIPES
·          2 Cups Water
·         1/4 Cup White Vinegar
·         1/4 tsp. Tea Tree Oil
·         1/4 tsp. Lavender Oil
Combine and store in a spray bottle
Shake and use when needed
WRITTEN BY LEE ON MAY 18, 2012. POSTED IN CLEANING RECIPES
·         Warm water
·         2 teaspoons borax
·         2 TBS liquid soap
·         1 cup Baking soda
Combine baking soda with enough water to make a paste
Apply it to oven surfaces, and let it sit for 15 mins
Now take a scouring pad and scrub the inside of the oven remove deposits and then wipe dry
It’s a good idea to use gloves and glasses if you have them
WRITTEN BY LEE ON MAY 18, 2012. POSTED IN CLEANING RECIPES
·         1 cup vinegar 
·         1/4 cup washing soda 
·         1 tablespoon vegetable oil-based liquid soap
·         2 gallons hot water 
Combine all ingredients, stir well and place in bucket
WRITTEN BY LEE ON MAY 18, 2012. POSTED IN CLEANING RECIPES
·         1-1/2 cups vinegar
·         1/2 cup water
·         8 drops citrus essential oil of choice
Combine all ingredients in a pump spray bottle and shake well before use
Spray solution onto mirror and wipe with a dry cloth or scrunched up newspaper
WRITTEN BY LEE ON MAY 18, 2012. POSTED IN CLEANING RECIPES
·         2 cups baking soda
·         2 cups white vinegar
·         4 cups water
Mix these ingredients and use 1/4 cup per load in the final rinse
WRITTEN BY LEE ON MAY 18, 2012. POSTED IN CLEANING RECIPES
·         1 ounce liquid castile soap
·         1 cup washing soda
·         1 cup baking soda
·         1 cup white vinegar
Mix ingredients and add to wash.

Enjoy dear readers!
Vanessa & Lauren

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