Sunday, April 22, 2012

A Greener Clean to Celebrate Earth Day 2012

7:30 AM | Posted by Leslie Block | | Edit Post



Celebrate Earth Day with a Greener Clean!



Greener Cleaner Recipes
Ingredients list:
tap water                      sponge
baking soda                   squeegee
distilled white vinegar    spray bottle
plant-based liquid soap

Tub and sink cleaner: Baking soda, liquid soap, water
Sprinkle water on the sink and tub surfaces, followed by a generous shake of baking soda. Scrub with sponge or bristle brush. Add a little of the liquid soap to the sponge for more cleaning power. Rinse well.

Window and mirror cleaner: White vinegar, water Put 1/4 cup of white vinegar in a spray bottle and fill with water. Spray on the glass surface. Rub dry with a lint-free cloth (don't use newspapers – they streak). Wash outdoor windows with warm water, vinegar and a few drops of liquid soap if windows are particularly grimy. Use a squeegee to dry. If you don't like the vinegar smell, add a touch of lemon juice.

Toilet bowl cleaner: Baking soda, liquid soap
Sprinkle baking soda inside the bowl. Add a couple drops of liquid soap. Scrub with a toilet bowl brush. Wipe outside surfaces with a wet sponge sprinkled with baking soda. Pour ½ cup vinegar into the bowl and let it sit to remove most lime scale.

All purpose cleaner for spots on woodwork, tile and linoleum: Liquid soap
Add a few drops of liquid soap to a wet sponge; rub surface briskly.

Oven cleaner: Baking soda, water
Make a paste from baking soda and water. Apply to oven surfaces; let stand for five-ten minutes. Use a scouring pad or knife to remove loosened grime.


Drain cleaner: Baking soda, white vinegar, boiling water
Pour 1/2 cup of baking soda down the drain first, then 1/2 cup vinegar. Cover the drain until the fizzing stops, then flush with boiling water. Repeat if needed. If the clog is stubborn, use a plunger. If very stubborn, use a mechanical snake. Never pour liquid grease down a drain. Always use a drain sieve to capture food, hair, and other materials that could clog the pipe.

Copper cleaner: White vinegar, water, salt
Mix equal parts of vinegar and salt and apply to the surface with a sponge. Rinse thoroughly with water, then dry.

Silver polish: Salt, soda, aluminum foil/toothpaste
To remove tarnish from silverware, line a large pan with aluminum foil. Add water to cover the silver, plus 1 tablespoon salt and 1 tablespoon baking soda. Let the mixture rest for at least an hour. The tarnish will transfer to the aluminum foil. Rinse the silver in hot water and dry. You can also use toothpaste to polish individual pieces of silver.

Air fresheners: Locate the source of the objectionable smell and remove it, then open the window, or use an exhaust fan to clear out musty air. Simmer a small amount of cinnamon, orange peel, and cloves on the stove or in a small ceramic saucer over a candle to give your home a pleasant fragrance. Fresh cut flowers will also pleasantly scent your home. Indoor plants absorb volatile organic chemicals. An open box of baking soda will help absorb odors in the refrigerator; sprinkling baking soda in the garbage can or diaper pail will do the same.

Many more ideas and recipes can also be found here The world women want

Have a very clean and green Earth Day mommies!!


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