Earth-Friendly Cleaning Formulas
Clean up your act (or just your kitchen) with these environmentally conscious and economically sensible solutions.
Scented Scouring Powder
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/4 cup borax
- 1/4 cup dried sage leaves, finely ground
- 1/4 cup dried rosemary leaves, finely ground
Drain Cleaner
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1/4 cup washing soda
- 3 Tbsp cream of tartar
- 4 cups cider vinegar, heated to the boiling point
- Combine baking soda, washing soda and cream of tartar.
- Shake mixture slowly down the drain. Follow with hot vinegar.
- Wait several minutes, then rinse with hot tap water.
All-Purpose Spray Cleaner
- 1 tsp liquid castile soap
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cup water
- Combine in a spray bottle.
- Shake before using.
Car Polish
- Give your car a normal wash.
- Allow to dry.
- Then sprinkle corn flour over the paint.
- Polish it in and off to get that extra sheen.