Green Cleaning Recipes For The Home

Green cleaning recipes are non-toxic and can be prepared easily. They are good for you, the earth, and your wallet.

Most green cleaning supplies are already available in your kitchen. All you have to do is mix and match to produce a green cleaning recipe that can provide optimum results without hurting the environment.

Air Fresheners

Most chemical-based air fresheners use harmful chemicals that can diminish a person’s health and the environment. They are actually polluting indoor air without noticing it. To avoid a polluted indoor air, place baking soda in your refrigerator and garbage bins to reduce odor.

You may also use baking soda to clean and deodorize your carpet. Just sprinkle liberally and let it stay for one hour, then vacuum the carpet.

Drain Cleaner

You can remove minor clogs in your drain by pouring baking soda into the drain, and then add vinegar. Let it fizz for a few minutes, then follow by pour boiling water down the drain . Repeat the process until the clog is loosened.

Oven Cleaner

To keep your oven looking clean, mix salt, baking soda and hot water to make a paste. Apply the paste into the surface and let it sit for a few minutes or leave the paste overnight. Scrub the surface then rinse with water.

Floor Cleaner for Hardwood Floors

Mix ¼ cup of distilled white vinegar in 1 gallon of warm water. Use a damp mop to clean the wood flooring. Rinse with water but do not flood, to allow quick drying.

Polishes

To polish furniture, mix 5 ml of lemon oil in a 250 ml of olive oil. Wipe into furniture using a clean dry rag.

For floor polish, melt 1/8 cup of paraffin wax in a double boiler, add a liter of mineral oil and few drops of lemon oil. Apply to the floor, let it dry before polishing.

Using these green cleaning recipes can keep your home smelling fresh and clean without dirtying the environment!