DO IT YOURSELF SPRAY CLEANERS AND SCOURING POWDER
Granny managed to clean her home without the benefit of strong smelling chemical cleaners. The various expensive chemical soups that are used to ‘clean’ surfaces can leave you wondering if it’s really worth the expense.
Thankfully, it isn’t very difficult to save your money and avoid the harsh chemicals while having a clean home. Several areas in our home can be cleaned with the following formulations.
SCRUBBING POWDER
Use this non-scratching cleaner by sprinkling it onto a moist sponge and rubbing a surface in a circular motion. Baking Soda alone works well, but I use the following formula for extra water-softening and germ-fighting: 2 parts Baking Soda, 1 part Borax and ½ part salt. This formula works well on some difficult stains. For storage and convenience, I keep mine in a shaker container with a tight-fitting lid.
VINEGAR SPRAY & RINSE
This liquid, used in combination with homemade scouring powder, will make a foamy cleaner. Pour together equal parts water and vinegar. For storage and ease of use, keep the solution in a spray bottle. If you’ve used the scouring powder on a surface, spray it with this solution, wipe with a damp sponge or cloth and rinse. This really shines ceramic surfaces. Vinegar is a good degreaser and discourages bacterial. This spray alone is useful for wiping down surfaces like tables, counters and glass. Used as a spray after showers and baths, your vinegar spray can help discourage the growth of mold.
DISINFECTANT & HARD SURFACE (GLASS, METAL ETC) CLEANER
Equal parts water and rubbing alcohol is a good solution for wiping down surfaces you want free of streaks and germs. For every 2 cups of the solution, add 3 tablespoons of vinegar. This dries quickly and doesn’t leave behind spots. This is good for use on light switch plates and knobs that see a lot of ‘hand traffic.’
MOLD AND SOAP SCUM TREATMENT
Soap scum and mold can be a problem in homes with hard water. Two parts water mixed with one part Hydrogen Peroxide is a good pre-treatment for these stains. Store in a spray bottle that you use to mist affected surfaces. Allow the solution to sit undisturbed for an hour and follow with scouring powder.
These ideas are presented only for your information. Using any of these suggestions must be done with good judgment at the risk of the reader.
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