This week I'm going to talk about something I'm passionate about-incorporating natural ingredients into everyday life. I try to look for natural solutions for everything from shampoo, to produce, to cleaning supplies. I believe what we put into the environment affects us in more ways than we know. Even though everyone talks about spring cleaning...what about fall cleaning?? The weather is perfect and it's an ideal time to clean out the house before it gets too cold and before the start of a new year! What could be better than cleaning the mess in your house without harming yourself or others while getting ready for wintertime?
As far as finding more natural solutions for everyday problems, here's what I've found to work best. Also, I think you'll be amazed at how many uses vinegar can have!
For the bathroom:
1. For a dirty mirror, use equal parts water and vinegar to wipe down mirror. Wipe with microfiber cloth or newspaper.
2. For a dirty shower head, pour clear vinegar into a plastic baggy, place on shower head with a rubber band and leave on overnight. Take off the next morning and ta-da!
3. For grout cleaner, mix equal parts baking soda and equal parts hydrogen peroxide until it makes a paste. Place on grout for a while, then brush away with a rag and warm water.
4. For a dirty toilet, use 2-3 cups of apple cider vinegar and leave overnight.
5. For a shower cleaner, use equal parts of Dawn soap and hot vinegar, use gripper sponge to scrub on shower. Let sit and then rinse.
For the kitchen:
6. For a clogged sink or drain, use 1 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of baking soda. Wait until it stops bubbling (could be anywhere from 10-45 minutes) and then rinse with boiling hot water.
7. For an all-purpose cleaner, use 2 cups of vinegar, 4 cups of water, and 1/4 lemon juice in a spray bottle.
For clothes:
8. For "pit stains" on whites, use 1/2 hydrogen peroxide, 1/2 cup baking soda, and 1 cup of water. Rub on stain with old toothbrush, old dish brush, etc and let sit til dry. Rinse thoroughly and repeat until gone.
9. For a greener laundry detergent, I talk about how to make a 3-ingredient organic laundry detergent here....
http://glamshazam.blogspot.com/2015/06/how-to-make-organic-laundry-detergent-3.html
For carpet stains:
10. Use 1 cup of Dawn dish soap, 1 cup of vinegar, and 2 cups of warm water mixed together. Scrub onto stain vigorously. Rinse with warm water and a rag. (I've personally used this recipe for some carpet stains at our townhome!)
Now granted, there are PLENTY of natural recipes out there to clean you-name-it, but these are just a few from my personal collection that are simple and only have a few ingredients. If you've tried one of the recipes above or have any you'd like to share, I'd love to hear about it below in the comments!
Happy fall cleaning, y'all.. ;)
-G
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