10 Green Cleaning Tips that won’t break the bank

 

 

All Purpose Cleaner

• ½ cup pure soap
• 1 gallon hot water
• ¼ cup lemon juice

Tub & Tile

Firm bristle brush with baking soda and all-purpose
cleaner. Clean grout with 3 parts baking soda and 1
part water.

Laundry Detergent

• 1 part Borax
• ¼ part Washing Soda

Floor Cleaner

• ½ cup Hydrogen Peroxide
• ¼ cup Vinegar
• ¼ cup Washing Soda
• 1 gallon warm water

Drain Cleaner

• ¼ cup Baking Soda
• ¼ cup Salt
• ½ cup Vinegar

Pour baking soda & salt down drain, add vinegar,
cover with stopper. Wait 15 minutes then flush with
boiling water.

Carpet Cleaner

Sprinkle baking soda, rub in, vacuum in 1 hour. For
tough stains try cold soda water or blot with vinegar
and soapy water.

Porcelain Stain Remover

Let it sit in Borax and Lemon juice paste for 1 hour
and scrub.

Disinfectant

• 1 tsp Borax
• 2 tbsp Vinegar
• ¼ cup soap
• 2 cups hot water

Oven Cleaner

Apply a paste of baking soda & water, let sit
overnight, remove with soapy cloth.

Mirror / Window Cleaner

• ½ cup White Vinegar
• 1 gallon warm water

Fabric Softener

¼ cup vinegar in the final rinse cycle.

Dusting Spray

1 tsp olive oil + ½ cup vinegar – Apply with a soft cloth.