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Make Your Own Cleaning Supplies

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Wouldn't it be nice if you could save money and know exactly what is in your cleaning products? Here are a few tips on how to create child-safe and pet-safe cleaning products and methods for your home.


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Clean your microwave:

To get rid of the odors that may be plaguing your microwave, fill a microwaveable bowl with water and half of a lemon and microwave for 5 minutes.

To clean out your microwave, use the vinegar mix to scrub.

To remove stains in your microwave, you could also try sprinkling baking soda onto spills and food particles, leave for a few minutes and start scrubbing.

To clean your laundry:

Instead of using fabric softener, use 1/2 a cup of vinegar during the rinse cycle and voila! Softer clothes for half the price! There won't be a smell since it will go away as it dries. This is also a great solution for those who have sensitive skin.

Make your own bathroom scrubber solution:

Mix 1 tablespoon liquid detergent, 1/4 cup baking soda and add 1/2 cup of vinegar to make a thick liquid and now you have your very own bathroom cleaner secret agent to use in your bathroom!

Looking for shampoo?:

Baking soda is also great for this. This will clarify (deep cleanse) your hair, it lacks the soapy suds you may be used to but it cleans your hair more thoroughly than shampoo.

Wash your washer machine:

Washer machines need to be deodorized too so don't forget to sprinkle baking soda into your washer and then let it run through a cycle to get the best cleanse. It can also remove any crayon, candy, and marker stains left over by items left in your pockets, etc.

 

I have more great tips on my blog at www.themtephraimcenter.org!!

 

Alexandrea is a blogger, speaker, youtube personalityradio show host and the President of The Mt. Ephraim Center. Follow her tweets on family, love, God, life, and relationships @ajwilson412.

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mrsopportunity 5 pts

I am a lover of all thing natural and have been making my own cleansers for some time now. Great info!

ajwilson412 7 pts

mrsopportunity Thank you MrsOpportunity! (I LOVE the name!) I'm glad that other people are doing this too! It's not only such a great money saver but it also is safe for pets and children. I had to make sure that my cleaning products were safe for my cats because paying for vet bills is definitely not fun! :) Thank you for your comment!

midnightbliss 7 pts

vinegar and baking soda make wonders in cleaning the house chemical free.

ajwilson412 7 pts

midnightbliss Thank you Midnightbliss for your comment!!! Those products REALLY are wonders though because they make things so clean and yet they can be used for cooking too! Matter of fact, I actually just washed my hair with baking soda to clarify! :) I live by what I suggest! :) lol Thanks for commenting!!

victorias_view 259 pts

I always use lemon in the microwave! It's a great tip :)

ajwilson412 7 pts

victorias_view I'm so glad you think so Victoria! Who would think that the power of lemon really can do that! :) Pretty awesome right!! :)

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yes ma'am I do! Cheaper & less scary stuff in contact w my kids! angieti BlogHerGreen

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