Green Homemade Cleaners - Natural House Cleaning

Natural Homemade Oven Cleaner

2010-07-19T21:48:00.001-07:00

Natural Homemade Oven Cleaner

Oven cleaners are one of the most toxic cleaning agents, as it heats up it releases more and more chemicals into your home harming yourself and your family.

Here are a few safe natural homemade oven cleaner recipes you can try:

Homemade Oven Cleaner

6 tablespoons of Baking Soda

4 drops of natural liquid dish washing soap

4 tablespoons of white vinegar

Mix all of the ingredients to form a paste

Wipe the paste on the inside of your oven everywhere

Scrub with a course sponge or cloth

Wipe clean and rinse thoroughly

Simple Natural Oven Cleaner

1 cup of water

1 cup of Baking Soda

1 cup of table salt

Mix all ingredients together

Wipe on the mixture everywhere in your oven

Heat the oven to 475 degrees for 50 minutes, keeping the oven door closed

Allow the oven to cool down completely

Wipe clean and rinse off all of the natural oven cleaner

Try using vinegar to wipe any streaks or left-over cleaner off

Natural Mold And Mildew Removal

2010-03-09T17:45:00.000-08:00

Natural Mold And Mildew Removal

To remove mold and mildew try these two homemade cleaning recipes:

Vinegar

Straight vinegar reportedly kills 82% of mold.

Pour some white distilled vinegar into a spray bottle.
Spray the moldy area and let sit.
The smell of vinegar will disappear in a few hours.

Tea Tree Oil

This is the best working natural mold and mildew remover spray.
Tea tree oil is expensive, but a little goes a long way.
It can be used on anything that needs mold and mildew removal.

Note that the smell of tea tree oil is very strong but will disappear in a day or so, and is non-toxic.

Combine 2 teaspoons of tea tree oil with 2 cups of water.
Mix in a spray bottle, shake and spray onto any problem areas.
Do not rinse to eradicate mold.

These green homemade non-toxic recipes should take care of all your mold and mildew removal.

Homemade Drain Cleaner

2010-03-09T01:57:00.000-08:00

Homemade Drain Cleaner

If your drain is clogged the first thing to try is a plunger.

If that fails here are some homemade drain cleaner recipes:

1/2 cup salt
1/2 cup baking soda
5 cups of boiling water

Mix all dry ingredients together.
Add to drain.
Follow this with the boiling water

Or try pouring some baking soda down the drain followed with vinegar.
Follow this with boiling water a few minutes later.

The Clean Green Book

2010-03-08T07:55:00.000-08:00

The Clean Green Book

The Natural Healthy and Homemade Cleaning Recipe Book.

Replace ALL of your toxic cleaning products with safe and natural ingredients you have stored in your kitchen!

The Clean Green book is a step-by-step guide to cleaning while using natural, safe products for your family and pets.

Get It Today To Star Cleaning The Safe And Green Way!

"I've got 3 children and I was so unaware of the dangers of chemicals that were just laying around in reach of my kids. I got rid of all of them and now I have a few boxes of baking soda, some lemon oil, some vinegar, and a printed out copy of The Green Clean Book . That's all I need. I feel my kids are safer, I'm saving money, and helping the environment all at once."

-Jackie Hodson
Chicago, Illinois

How To Clean Stainless Steel Appliances

2010-03-07T07:00:00.000-08:00

How To Clean Stainless Steel Appliances Naturally

Fridges and Stoves

Vinegar

Dip a cloth into vinegar and rub on stains.

Olive Oil

Use a cloth and dab on the olive oil and rub over any streaks or scratched areas on the stainless steel parts.

Never us an abrasive sponge as it may scratch the service.

For the inside of fridges use a 1/2 water and 1/2 vinegar mixture.

This will not only act as a natural cleaning solution but will also rid the fridge of any bad odors!

Pots and Pans

Add 1/2 cup of vinegar to 5 cups of water.

Add to your pot or pan and bring to a boil for about 10 minutes.

Pour out the mixture and wash normally with dish detergent.

You can also use this method for stainless steel tea kettles.

Also see: How to clean a stainless steel sink

Homemade Window Cleaner

2010-03-03T15:09:00.000-08:00

Homemade Window Cleaner

Homemade window cleaner works just as good, if not better then commercial brands.

So instead of reaching for the chemical cleaners why not choose the safer alternative for your health and the environment, and make your own.

Mix one part vinegar to four parts of warm water.

Add to a spray bottle.

Spray and wipe dry from top to bottom with crumpled newspaper or squeegee dry.

Newspaper is great for reducing streaks on windows, and completes your homemade window cleaner and glass cleaning.

Homemade All Purpose Cleaner

2010-03-01T14:59:00.000-08:00

Simple Homemade All Purpose Cleaner Recipes

You can use a variety of products to create a natural safe green all purpose cleaner.

Use a spray bottle for any of these combination's.

Lemon Juice - Use 1/2 part lemon juice to 1/2 part cool water.

Vinegar - Add 1/2 part vinegar to 1/2 part cool water.

Tea Tree Oil - Add 15 drops of tea tree oil to your spray bottle of water.

You can even combine all of the above to make a stronger homemade all purpose cleaner:

1/2 vinegar to 1/2 water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
15 drops tea tree oil

Happy safe and green cleaning!

How To Clean Suede Shoes

2010-01-24T10:15:00.001-08:00

How To Clean Suede Shoes

How To Clean Water Stains Off Of Suede Shoes

Clean water marks off of suede. Apply water evenly over both shoes using a spray bottle. Dab away moisture with a clean dry cloth. Stuff the shoes socks so they keep their form. This should even out the suede color.

Using Suede Brush To Get Out Dirt And Marks

Let any dirt dry up before you clean suede shoes.

Use a suede brush making short strokes going in the same direction. To add shine and life back into your suede shoes, brush in both directions after the mark is out.

Suede erasers are also effective.

Protect Your Shoes

Suede shoes need extra care and part of that caring is spraying them with a protective spray at home before wearing them outside. Suede waterproof and protection spray is available at most shoe stores.

Good luck cleaning your suede shoes!

How To Clean A Stainless Steel Sink

2010-01-24T10:11:00.001-08:00

How To Clean A Stainless Steel Sink

Vinegar and Baking Soda

This cleaning method beats using harsh chemical cleaners that pose a risk to your families health!

Use 1 part hot water, 1 part vinegar and 1/2 part baking soda.

Rub mixture around the sink using a non-abrasive sponge so you do not scratch the sink.

Rinse clean.

Use can also try sprinkling baking soda around the sink and allowing it to sit for 10 minutes. Then scrub with a non-abrasive sponge and rinse clean.

Lemon Juice

You can even add a few drops of lemon juice to your backing soda mixture to clean a stainless steel sink.

Olive Oil

To make your sink shiny rub some olive oil around the sink.

I hope this helps you in your mission on getting your stainless steel sink clean!

How To Clean Soap Scum

2010-01-24T10:08:00.000-08:00

How To Clean Soap Scum

Using vinegar to clean soap scum:

Pour some vinegar into a spray bottle or soak a sponge in vinegar, if you don't have one. Spray directly onto the soap scum and allow the vinegar to sit on the scum for a few minutes. Wipe the area clean.

You can also use this method for your glass shower doors.

One advantage of using vinegar is that you aren't reaching for those cancer causes chemical cleaners.

Vinegar also takes away any bad odors that may be lurking around.

Hard water stains will be removed as well as the soap scum!

Vinegar will not scratch your tubs or sinks like other abrasive cleaners can.

Vinegar won't leave streaks on your shower doors.

You can even clean your carpets with vinegar!

Preventing Soap Scum

Now that you have some ideas on how to clean soap scum let's try preventing it.

The first tip to keeping your tub and sink soap scum clean is get it before it builds up, making it harder to get rid of. Once clean, keep it clean.

Right after you have had a shower or bath make sure there is no soap residue lurking around. I take my shower hose and spray all around the tub when I am done. This definitely cuts down on soap scum cleaning.

How To Remove Coffee Stains

2010-01-13T08:10:00.000-08:00

How To Remove Coffee Stains

Vinegar

To remove chocolate and coffee stains, add one teaspoon of white vinegar to 4 cups of cold water.
Dab on the stain and wipe clean.

Baking Soda

Dab some baking soda on a wet sponge to remove a coffee or tea stain.

Homemade Floor Cleaner

2010-01-08T15:15:00.000-08:00

Homemade Floor Cleaner

For simple floor cleaner, add 1 cup of vinegar to a pail of warm water.

or

1/4 cup washing soda
1 tablespoon liquid soap
1/4 cup vinegar
8 liters of warm water

Mix until washing soda dissolves and use.

Can be used on all floors.

Be sure to not leave wood floors damp, dry thoroughly.

Homemade Laundry Detergent

2010-01-05T14:37:00.000-08:00

Here is a simple homemade laundry detergent recipe for you to try:

Homemade Powdered Laundry Detergent

12 cups borax
8 cups baking soda
8 cups washing soda
8 cups of grated Bar soap - use an all natural, fragrance free bar of soap

Mix all ingredients well and store in a sealed tub.

Use 1/8 cup of powder per full load.

Homemade Laundry Detergent Liquid Recipe

2 gallons of hot water
1 bar of grated earth friendly soap
3/4 cup of washing soda
3/4 cup of Borax
2 Tbsp of Glycerin

Melt the grated soap over medium heat until the soap has melted.
In a large container, pour the 2 gallons of hot water and melted soap, washing soda, Borax and glycerin.
Mix together well.

Use 1/2 cup of homemade laundry detergent per load.

Cleaning Carpet With Vinegar

2010-01-05T08:19:00.000-08:00

Cleaning Carpet With Vinegar

Always test an area of your carpet first to avoid discoloring.

The quicker you reach the stain the better.

Here is a homemade carpet cleaner recipe:

Use a cloth or sponge and dip it into vinegar. Dab the stain.

Repeat until the stain is gone.

You can also add a water vinegar mixture to a spray bottle.

Add 1/3 vinegar to cold water.

Do not use warm or hot water as this will set the stain even more.

Spray onto the stain and let sit for a few minutes.

Use a cloth or paper towel to dab the carpet until the stain is gone.

Repeat if necessary.

Cleaning With Lemon Juice

2010-01-05T07:54:00.000-08:00

Cleaning With Lemon Juice

Lemon juice has acids that make a great cleaning alternative. Here are some lemon juice cleaning tips.

Counter-tops
Allow lemon juice to sit on a stain for a few minutes. Scrub with baking soda.

White Clothes
Dab some lemon juice onto white clothing stains and let them dry it in the sun.

Bathrooms
Add an equal amount of lemon juice to an equal part water. Add to a spray bottle and use as a cleaner.

Lime Deposits
Use half of a lemon to clean lime deposits off of your sink or your taps. Cut a fresh lemon in half and rub directly onto the lime deposits.

Dish Washing
Add a teaspoon of lemon juice to your dish water, this will help cut grease.

These are all great cleaning with lemon juice tips, no toxic cleaners needed.

Homemade Toilet Cleaner

2010-01-05T07:45:00.000-08:00

Homemade Toilet Cleaner

Here are some tips on how to make a natural homemade toilet cleaner.

Cleaning your toilet with Baking Soda and Vinegar:

Add a tablespoon of backing soda into your toilet bowl.

Scrub around with a toilet brush especially on any stains or marks.

You can add baking soda right on a stain if needed, for extra cleaning.

Flush.

Add about a tablespoon of vinegar into the toilet and scrub around again.

Leave this for a few minutes.

Flush.

Pretty simple and avoids any toxic chemicals.

Tile And Grout Cleaning

2010-01-05T07:27:00.000-08:00

Tile And Grout Cleaning - How To Clean Tiles And Grout

Cleaning tiles and grout can be a tough job, here are some tips for tile and grout cleaning:

Add vinegar to a spray bottle and spray full strength onto your tiles and grout.

Let sit for about 5 minutes and scrub with an abrasive sponge or a toothbrush.

Get rid of mildew and stubborn stains with a 1/2 part water and 1/2 part bleach mixture.

Let mixture sit at least 10 minutes and then clean off with straight water thoroughly.

Repeat until you have clean tile and grout.