You probably already have the ingredients you need at home tomake healthier house cleaners.
Distilled White Vinegar vs. Use on wood furniture and hardwood floors, but wipe wood surfaces completely dry after cleaning.
Fill 1/3 of the bottle with white vinegar and fill the rest of the bottle with tap water.
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Add at least three to five drops of your favoriteessential oilto the bottle.
Some favorite essential oils for cleaning solutions include lemon, orange, lavender, pine, and eucalyptus.
Window cleaner:Clean your windows and mirrors using the same white vinegar and water mixture as above.
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But sometimes, a special ingredient may be necessary to blast through the smudges on your windows.
Dish soap and vinegar work wonders for that extra smudge-cutting and cleaning mixture.
Rinse windows and mirrors with clean water to clear off any suds.
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Cleaning windows and mirrors can become a fragrant chore with this mixture.
Use this mixture on your windows indoors and outdoors.
Window squeegees are easiest to use.
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But if you prefer, use a lint-free towel, wiping windows with a Z-shaped motion.
Mix 2 partshydrogen peroxidewith 1/4 part baking soda.
Mix well and pour into a spray bottle.
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Let dry, then wash the item with the regular laundry.
Spray generously on the stain.
Let it sit for 10 minutes.
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Scrub with a towel, brush, or old toothbrush.
Blot with paper towels, let dry, and the stain should be gone.
you could also toss the item in with the regular laundry.
To freshen the disposal, toss in half of a lemon.
Turn on the disposal with the lemon in it and run until the lemon is completely broken down.
(Remember, soap is made from fats and oils.)
Aim for fresh, clean, and soothing neutral scents such as lavender or vanilla.
