How to Make Your own Cleaning Spray

With the current economic situation many of us are cutting corners. Why not cut corners and live healthier - cut down on the toxics we bring into our home with over the counter cleaners we use? Why not make our own non-toxic variety and save money and the environment.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 teaspoon borax
• 2 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon washing soda
• 1/2 teaspoon liquid castile soap
• 2 cups very hot water

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   Combine all ingredients in a plastic spray bottle. You can often find spray bottles at the 99 Cent Stores.

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   Shake the mixture together in the spray bottle. If you want to have a special sent in your home you can add drops of essential oils to the mixture. In it's current state little it does not leave odor.

3. 
    

   Use anywhere as needed. Strong enough to kill germs and viruses. Brighten and cleans surfaces. I made this after watching someone clean his dingy cabinets with this mixture and I was amazed. I don't bring in extra chemicals into my home when there is this simple option.

Tips & Warnings

• make a bottle to keep in bathroom and one for under the kitchen sink
• do your research on chemicals found in the average cleaning supplies

Resources

• non toxic alternatives
• Learn about castile soap

[MidniteWriter]

on 7/18/2009 Good, I had to come back and read again! 5*

[Alrady]

on 5/26/2009 Very kewl.. have never seen one with borax in it and it makes so much sense.

[MidniteWriter]

on 4/13/2009 Very good, sure beats those toxic cleaning solutions. Especially with little ones in the house. Thanks! 5*