HAPPY NEW YEAR and Welcome to 2023! WOW! where did the year go? Welcome to a new series on making your home more natural this year and doing a wellness revamp on your special sanctuary – your home! If it is one of your resolutions this year to ditch the chemically-based cleaners and strive for all natural cleaning, I hope you will follow this blog for tips, recipes, and lists to help you reach this goal.
It is one of the things people desire – a home that is safe, clean, but free of toxic chemicals. There are time-tested natural cleaners that are safe, effective and inexpensive. VINEGAR – is an age old product that can be used as a disinfectant, deodorizer, and surface cleaner. BAKING SODA – a fabulous deodorizer that is a base for many kitchen and bath scrubs and can be used on tile, porcelain and metal surfaces safely to remove grease and grime. SALTS – these are great scouring agents that can be used to clean drains, remove water rings and degrease pots and pans.
Let’s focus today on VINEGAR. To make a window cleaner that is free from harsh chemicals such as ammonia, mix in a spray bottle an equal mixture of distilled water and vinegar. Spray windows or apply with a sponge and wipe clean with a lint-free cloth.
To make a wonderful furniture polish, combine 1/4 cup vinegar with 1 cup of olive oil and either a few drops of lemon or orange essential oil for a deodorizing effect.
I have two favorite uses for vinegar: If you have food buildup in your microwave, combine 1/4 cup of white vinegar and 1 cup of water in a bowl. Place the bowl in the microwave and turn on the microwave and run until steam forms on the inside. Turn off the microwave and wait for the bowl to cool. Remove the bowl and wipe down the inside of oven and residue should come off.
I make a great floor cleaner by combining 1/2 cup white vinegar with a half gallon of warm water. I use this on our bathroom linoleum, basement tile, and wooden kitchen floors. I love adding lemon essential oil to the solution when I am spring cleaning. I tested a small amount in a corner spot on each surface before using to be sure!
Sparkling Glasses. Add 1 1/2 to 2 cups white vinegar to the bottom of your dishwasher for sparklingly clean glassware and dishes. Run your dishwasher on its regular cycle with your usual detergent.
Have a wonderful start to your new year! Join me next weekend for Part Two of this Series!
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