Strong chemical cleaners are a modern ‘convenience’ that Granny managed to do without. The various expensive chemical soups that are used to ‘clean’ surfaces can leave you wondering if it’s really worth the expense.
Granny managed to clean her home without the benefit of strong smelling chemical cleaners. Rather than a bargain, it’s easy to wonder if we aren’t spending a lot for high-priced toxic chemical goo.
A clean home CAN be had by using a few basic ingredients that save you money and help you avoid caustic chemicals. Here are four simple products that you can make to clean several areas of your home.
SCOURING POWDER
Use this non-scratching cleaner by sprinkling it onto a moist sponge and rubbing a surface in a circular motion. You can use Baking Soda alone, but for extra water softening and germ-fighting I use 1 part Borax, 2 parts Baking Soda and ½ part salt. It works as well as commercial cleaners in my opinion. I keep mine in a wide-mouthed container with shaker holes beneath a closeable lid.
VINEGAR SPRAY & RINSE
Used as a rinse for the homemade scouring powder, this will create a foaming action. Mix white vinegar and water in equal parts. For storage and ease of use, keep the solution in a spray bottle. If you’ve used the scouring powder on a surface, spray it with this solution, wipe with a damp sponge or cloth and rinse. It leaves a gleaming shine. Vinegar discourages bacteria and cuts through oil. This spray alone is useful for wiping down surfaces like tables, counters and glass. After a shower or bath, your spray can be used on walls, and fixtures to discourage mold growth.
DISINFECTANT & HARD SURFACE (GLASS, METAL ETC) CLEANER
Mix 1 part rubbing alcohol with 1 part water, place into a spray container and use to clean hard surfaces that you want germ and streak-free. Add 2 Tbsp of vinegar to every 2 cups of this solution. I like to use this to wipe down metal surfaces as it quickly dries without leaving spots. This is good for use on light switch plates and knobs that see a lot of ‘hand traffic.’
MOLD AND SOAP SCUM TREATMENT
Hard water can lead to a problem with soap scum and mold. Place one part Hydrogen Peroxide with two parts water to make an effective leave-on application. Store in a spray bottle that you use to mist affected surfaces. Allow the solution to sit undisturbed for an hour and follow with scouring powder.
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