DIY eco friendly cleaners with BAKING SODA –
BASIC SINK CLEANER
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 3 drops essential oil
Recipe – Combine all ingredients and pour into sink. Scrub and wipe down surface and rinse with hot water.
SOAP SCUM REMOVER
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- 1 tsp dish soap
- 1 tbsp hydrogen peroxide
Recipe – Combine everything to make a paste. Dip a soft cloth, scrub surface gently and rinse.
MATTRESS FRESHENER
Combine a cup of baking soda with 3-4 drops of essential oil and sprinkle on your mattress. Allow it to sit to absorb any odors and then use the hose attachment on your vacuum to vacuum up the powder.
GRILL CLEANER
Sprinkle baking soda directly on your grill grates and interior and allow it to sit overnight. Use a stiff scrub brush the next day to remove the baked on grease and grime. Rinse and repeat if necessary.
TOILET BOWL CLEANER
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup baking soda
- 1/4 cup citric acid
- 1 tbsp castile soap
- 10 drops tea tree or lemon essential oil
Recipe – Combine ingredients, add to the bowl, scrub with brush, leave it on for 15 mins and flush.
AIR FRESHENER
Add a couple drops of essential oil to a small glass jar of baking soda. Cover with a square of fabric and secure with a rubber band. Shake to distribute the oil and place in a closet, bathroom or car.
CUP+MUG CLEANER
Make a simple paste of baking soda and warm water and gently
scrub the interior of your mug to remove stains and residue. Use this solution for caked on stains on pots and pans too.
STOVE CLEANER
Ingredients –
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1 Tbsp castile soap
- 4-6 drops essential oil
Soak accessories in solution scrub with a scrubber or toothbrush to remove grease and grime. Spread the paste on the stove top , leave it on for few mins and wipe it off with a wet cloth.
CLEAN CAST IRON
Cut a potato in half, lengthwise, and dip the cut side in the baking soda, then rub it around the pan to clean.