How to Clean Green

with just a few everyday ingredients, you can make your own non-toxic cleaners at home

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Glass Cleaner •1 cup rubbing alcohol •1 cup water •1 tablespoon vinegar Combine ingredients in a spray bottle, and wipe clean with a lint-free cloth or newspaper. Alcohol can be omitted; it hasten

1. Drain Cleaner
   •Baking Soda
   •Vinegar
   Measure equal parts of baking soda and vinegar (around 1/2 cup to 1 cup). Dump the baking soda down the drain, followed by the vinegar. Let sit for five minutes, then flush with hot water.
2. All Purpose Cleaner
   •2 tablespoons Borax
   •¼ cup lemon juice
   •2 cups water
   Dissolve Borax in the lemon juice and water. Put into a spray bottle and use like you would a conventional all-purpose spray.
3. Carpet Spot Remover
   •Borax, cornstarch, or baking soda
   •Club soda
   Blot the spot immediately, and cover with baking soda, cornstarch or borax. When dry, blot with club soda and vacuum.