Green Homemade Cleaning Supplies

A home should be a sanctuary, not a chemical factory. One should not have to worry about the chemicals resting on various surfaces as a result of cleaning products. Making your own homemade cleaning solutions is good for your family and for the environment.

White Vinegar

For a general cleaning spray, mix 1 cup of white vinegar with 1 cup of water. This can be used to clean everything from bathroom grout to hardwood floors.

Baking Soda

Mix three parts baking soda to one part water to make a paste out of baking soda. Put some paste on a difficult stain in the kitchen or bathroom, let stand for five minutes, and then wipe the surface clean.

Rubbing Alcohol

Rubbing alcohol can be used to clean mirrors and windows. Mix 1 cup alcohol, 1 cup water and 1 tablespoon white vinegar, spray liberally on glass surfaces, then wipe clean.

Olive Oil and Lemon

Mix 1 cup olive oil and 1/2 cup lemon juice to make a natural furniture polish.

Cream of Tartar

Sprinkle some cream of tartar on a damp cloth and use this to clean porcelain.

Resources

• Pantry Cleaners: Recipes for Homemade Cleaning Products
• Clean and Green: Natural Homemade Household Cleaners
• 27 Ways to Clean with Baking Soda