i only clean with....

I was chatting with a dear friend and I was telling her about what I clean my house with and she asked me to post this, so here you go my friend.

{here's a little history} I tossed all the chemical cleaning products awhile ago and strictly only use vinegar, baking soda, and washing soda to clean my home. I know this is not new to most of you, but I thought I'd share the recipes. Not only do I feel better about using chemical-free products, but my children can help me clean and I know that they're not ingesting toxic fumes. Actually, just today my 4 year old grabbed the spray bottle and wiped down the cabinets and refrigerator. My grandmother was a strong believer in child labor and I can see why.

You will need: 3 large spray bottles, box of washing soda { I found at Smiths grocery store}, box of baking soda, 1 gallon jug of vinegar.

Soft Scrub-great for showers, tubes and stainless steel.

1/2 cup baking soda
Enough liquid soap or detergent to make a frosting-like consistency

**Pour the baking soda in a bowl; pour in the liquid soap or detergent, stir until you reach the consistency of frosting. Scoop the mixture onto a sponge, wash the surface, and rinse.

Window Cleaner- the best i've ever used!
1/4 cup vinegar (distilled, white, 5%)
1/2 teaspoon liquid soap or detergent
2 cups of water

***Combine in a spray bottle. Shake to blend.

All-Purpose Cleaner-LOVE IT!!
1/2 teaspoon washing soda {not baking soda, i found this in our Smith's grocery store-$3.00 for a box that will last a lifetime}
A dab of liquid soap
2 cups hot tap water

**Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle and shake until the washing soda has dissolved. Apply and wipe off with a sponge or rag.

Deodorizer, Toilet Bowl Cleaner-fantastic!!

studies say vinegar kills 99 percent of bacteria, 82 percent of mold, and 80 percent of germs.

5 percent straight white distilled vinegar

***Pour the vinegar into a spray bottle, and spray directly onto areas to be cleaned or deodorized. you do not need to rinse!!!

I hope you found these to be helpful. It's so much more economical and less harmful to clean this way. Let me know what you think!!

In His Grace-

K

OOPS... forgot to mention.... Arm and Hammer Super Washing Soda- you can call 1-800-524-1328 and give them your zip code and they'll tell you which store carries it. It's worth the call- it's changed my life... ok, not my LIFE, but the way i clean.