How to Make Natural Scouring Powders
When you wash nasty cleaning chemicals down the drain, you aren’t just affecting the environment, you’re also affecting your wallet. You can almost make your own natural scouring powders at home, store them in bulk and save a bundle. These gentler cleansers effectively handle heavy duty messes as well. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 1/4 Cup borax
- Vegetable-oil based liquid soap
- 1/2 Teaspoon lemon oil
- Baking soda
- Table salt
Instructions
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How to Make a Natural, Non-Abrasive Soft Scrubber
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Mix the borax in a bowl with enough soap to form a creamy paste.
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Add lemon oil for a fresh scent and blend well.
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Scoop a small amount of the mixture onto a sponge.
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Wash the surface, then rinse well.
How to Make a Mildly Abrasive Scouring Powder
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Sprinkle a little salt on a damp sponge.
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Sprinkle baking soda on damp sponge.
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Simply scour the surface and rinse.
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Tips & Warnings
For tougher stains, use a scouring pad rather than a sponge.
Always keep borax away from children and pets.
