There was a time (many years ago now) when I defined effective cleaning by how the air smelled. It’s not really clean unless I can smell the chemicals!
Thankfully, that is no longer the standard by which I measure the
cleaning prowess of the solutions I’m using. In fact, I now do
everything in my power to avoid those toxic chemicals I believe
are harmful to my health and the health of the environment. Why? Because
you can make your own cleaners with items from your pantry that work
just as well and smell better!
If
you’re starting a DIY green cleaners pantry, the following are the top
ingredients you’ll want to have around. Some combination of these
ingredients will make you almost all of the recipes you find below!
- Baking Soda
- White Vinegar
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Borax
- Essential oils, like tea tree oil, lavender oil, eucalyptus oil, or lemongrass oil
- Castile soap (like Dr. Bronner’s)
- Fresh herbs, citrus, or citrus peels
- Olive or vegetable oil
- Water
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