Natural Cleaning solutions

[magnoliablue]

Hi I use vinegar in my mop water about a quarter cup to the gallon and really hot water. I do sprinkle baking soda on the rugs and in the upholstery as we have that old smelly dog problem too. A great small investment is the Dr Bronners Peppermint soap. A little bottle is about 5.00 but you only need a little and can mop, do dishes, wash the stinky dog and even yourself with it and it smells good. Ammonia is good for the counters and windows. A cloth diaper is the best for dusting. Hope I helped.

[kaje62]

great economical natural cleaning spray
a few people have asked me for this so I am posting it right here

Alice's WonderSpray™ (from Clean House, Clean Planet by Karen Logan)

Combine the following ingredients in a 32 oz. spray bottle:

White vinegar - 1/4 cup

Borax - 2 tsp.

Hot water - almost fill bottle

Liquid Dish soap - 1/4 cup. Add last (Seventh Generation, Malelucha, Amway or something else natural)

Essential oil - 10 to 15 drops (optional, for scent and additional antibacterial try lavender, lemon, grapefruit or teatree)