DIY All Purpose Cleaners
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Dissolve 4 tablespoons baking soda in 1 qt warm water |
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Baking soda and water |
Make a paste |
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Mix together into a paste |
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Liquid castile soap (small amount) and baking soda/borax with lots of water |
For floors, walls or counters |
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Liquid castile soap (medium amount) and baking soda/borax |
For sinks, cat boxes or anything that can be well rinsed |
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3 tbsp vinegar, ½ tsp washing soda, ½ tsp vegetable based liquid soap (Murphy’s), 2cups hot water |
Put in spray bottle or bucket. Apply and wipe clean |
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2 tablespoons Borax, ¼ cup lemon juice, 2 cups hot water. |
Combine in spray bottle |
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Fill a spray bottle with ½ part vinegar and ½ part water. Add some lemon juice for scent |
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Mix liquid soap with 1 tablespoon of baking soda. Add lemon juice and water |
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1/2 cup baking soda and 1 cup vinegar per gallon of water. Optional additions, add a dash of castile soap |
Add a drop or two of essential oils such as lavender for a smell you prefer |
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This page updated Thursday August 21 2008