Comments on: How To Make Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner

By: my year without

my year without — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:53:01 +0000

This all-purpose recipe is fantastic! I’ve been cleaning with undiluted vinegar for months, but my husband HATES the smell…..so I’m going to dilute half with water and sample different essential oils. One of my favorite ways to clear a minor clog in a drain is to pour baking soda, then vinegar, then a teapot full of hot water and it usually does the trick. I’ve heard that doing this once a month is a good habit to get into anyway.

I have this great book called “Vinegar” by Vicki Lansky with over 400 uses described! I no longer buy cleaners and I love sharing this information with people! She also has a similar book about baking soda, which I need to get my hands on!

Anyway, great idea to share this money-saving, safe way to clean!!
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By: Beth/DIY Mom

Beth/DIY Mom — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:13:22 +0000

I just discovered this cleaner from other source on-line a few weeks ago and LOVE it! I use the essential oils lemon and tea tree–tea tree has wonderful antiseptic properties if you’re wanting to kill germs. I use my spray on my kitchen countertops, sink, tub, toilet, shower, stainless steel appliances, mirrors… I still can’t believe I can clean my bathroom, kitchen and glass/mirrors all with the same spray.

I recently made another type of cleaning spray–alkaline (using washing soda and borax) vs. this spray (which is acidic due to the vinegar). It’s supposed to work well on floors, walls, baseboards and to cut grease. I’m anxious to see how it works vs. this spray. I’ll be testing it and posting updates to my blog.
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By: Elizabeth from The Nourished Life

Elizabeth from The Nourished Life — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:02:52 +0000

I love cleaning with vinegar. It’s so simple and easy, and you can really stretch a gallon of vinegar to last for months and months. I just need to stock up on essential oils so I can enjoy some different scents!

Another natural cleaning alternative is soap nuts. It’s not quite as 1-2-3 as vinegar, but it could help those who need to avoid vinegar, like Kristy mentioned above. If you use soap nuts for laundry, then you can gently simmer a dozen of them in a few cups of water for several hours. Strain the liquid and store it in the fridge. You can use it straight, but I’ve found it to be effective even when well-diluted. It’s a really great cleaner with no chemicals at all (no vinegar smell either, if you don’t like that).
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By: Briana

Briana — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:12:54 +0000

A great alternative to shower and bath cleaners are dryer sheets. They are typically some form of cations which are not dangerous. We get the dye free, scent free kind. You get it wet and use it in the shower and bath to remove mold, mildew, and soap scum. It takes some scrubbing but it works beautifully. I like to do it after I have showered because everything is already wet and soft.

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:30:48 +0000

I recently purchased hand soap, dishwashing liquid and all purpose cleaner from Sun and Earth and have been very happy with everything. They sent me some samples with my order, and I LOVE the unscented, biodegradable dryer sheets too! I haven’t used dryer sheets in ages, but these are awesome! There is no chemical coating, and they really do soften the clothes, even though the sheets feel like a piece of paper. I ordered gallon sizes, and didn’t think the prices were too bad. I’ve tried homemade cleaners, and just haven’t been totally happy with them. However, this recipe is easy enough and I have the ingredients on hand, so I will definitely give it a try. Thanks!