Double Double Toil and Trouble: DIY Eco-Friendly Household Cleaners

Eco-Friendly

I must say I’m so excited and having so much fun participating in 5 Minutes for Mom’s Ultimate Blog Party this week! There’s been lots of new readers stopping by and leaving comments here and on Moomettesgram’s Musings and Moomette’s Magnificents Reviews!

I’ve been busy checking out many new blogs myself, and trying to keep up with all the activity.

This week I’m continuing with the series on “Green” and “Eco-Friendly” cleaning products. I also promised that I was going to give you the ‘recipe’ for my famous “If This Doesn’t Work Nothing Will” homemade stain remover.

I learned that little trick when I had my eBay store and was an eBay Power Seller. At the time I sold boutique children’s clothing, and belonged to several proprietary (Read: I had to pay to belong) forums that specialized in tips on how to sell new children’s clothing on eBay. Oh, there’s a science to it, ~ seasons, titles, everything. Several moms sold used boutique clothing as boutique is usually a good return on your investment when you go to sell it. But, since it is “previously loved,” sometimes you have a stain or two to remove.

But back to the eco-friendly homemade recipes. Here’s several that you can easily put together, sort of like

Double, double toil and trouble
Fire burn, and cauldron bubble
Macbeth Act 4 scene 1

For First-Aid try this ~

Everyone knows that hydrogen peroxide will clean out a wound, and that’s probably the only way most people will use it. Did you know, however, that it’s great for removing fresh blood on clothing? It has the same foaming action that draws the dirt out of a scrape or scratch and also can remove blood from shirts or slacks.

For Household Cleaning ~

Kitchen counters and wooden cutting boards, if not cleaned properly, could be a breeding ground of salmonella or other bacteria. Rinse your counter or cutting board down with hydrogen peroxide after they’re washed to kill any traces of bacteria. It also helps to rub a little lemon juice on it too.

Do you need an Air Freshener?

Who said it isn’t possible to make an air freshener that will actually absorb odors rather than cover them up? In a bottle that will create a fine mist, combine two cups of hot water, one teaspoon of baking soda, and one teaspoon of vinegar. Shake the bottle to help the baking soda dissolve. If you don’t like the smell of vinegar, you can easily add a drop or two of any citrus essential oil. (Don’t forget to be sure to clearly mark the bottle!)

Now for my “Miracle Stain Remover Recipe!”

Remember ~ If this doesn’t work, nothing will!

1 Cup Cascade
1 Cup Clorox 2
VERY hot water (enough to cover clothing)

- Mix above ingredients well before adding clothing.

- Soak clothes a minimum of 6 hours. I usually leave them overnight.

- Wash as normal and voila!

Spot test to make sure color doesn’t fade or bleed. Although Clorox 2 is supposed to be safe on colors, it isn’t always. If you have a dark colored item, I would substitute OxyClean for the Clorox 2.

You don’t have to spend a fortune, or fill your home with harmful chemicals, to get your home clean. Well-known items, usually found in the home anyhow, are all you need. By combining a few simple ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, borax, or hydrogen peroxide, you can keep your home clean and healthy.

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