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Natural Cleaners

(By: | Composed: 01/27/10 | Modified: 01/27/10)

Baking Soda Is a Natural Deodorizer.

·         Deodorize carpets – sprinkle, wait 15 minutes and then vacuum.

·         Cleanser – make a paste of baking soda and water and use anywhere you would use scouring cleanser- cuts grease on kitchen counters and stoves.

·         Laundry booster – helps detergent clan better and deodorizes clothes.

·         Toilet bowl cleaner – sprinkle in baking soda, add white vinegar and scrub to celan and deodorize.

 

Vinegar Is a Natural Cleaner, Disinfectant and Deodorizer

·         Unclog drains – pour one cup of baking soda down the drain followed by one cup of vinegar.

·         Rub vinegar on cutting boards to clean and disinfect.

·         Air freshener – boil 1 cup vinegar in a pot of water on the stove to purify and freshen the air.

 

Lemon Juice Is a Natural Sanitizer

·         Dissolves soap scum and hard water deposits.

·         Disposal cleaner – when finished with a lemon, vut into sections and put in your garbage disposal to clean and remove odors.

·         Furniture polish – Mix 1 teaspoon of lemo9n juice with 1 pint vegetable opil and use on wood furniture.

 

Hydrogen Peroxide Is a Bleach Alternative

·         Sprayed separately, one after another, hydrogen peroxide and undiluted white or apple cider vinegar will kill Salmonella, Shigella and E Coli bacteria. This can be used on everything - fruits and vegetables, cutting boards and countertops. Simply spray, spray and wipe off.




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