All Purpose Cleaner
2 cups water
2 tbsp natural dish soap
20-30 drops tea tree oil
Carpet Refresher
1/2 cup baking soda
10 drops lavender or lemongrass oil
Tub and Tile Cleaner
1 2/3 cup baking soda
1/2 cup vegetable oil-based liquid soap
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons vinegar
Scouring Powder
1 cup baking soda
1 cup borax
1 cup kosher salt
Toilet Bowl Cleaner
1/4 cup borax or baking soda
1 cup vinegar
Let it sit for 15 minutes (or longer, if necessary), scrub, and flush.
Glass Cleaner
1/4 cup vinegar
4 cups warm water
Drain Cleaner
1/2 cup baking soda
1 cup vinegar
Let it sit and fizz for 15 minutes, then rinse with hot or boiling water.
Laundry Detergent
1 Cup Grated Fels Naptha Soap (I use Ivory soap and it works great)
1/2 Cup Washing Soda
1/2 Cup Borax
30-40 drops lavender oil
For light load, use 1 Tablespoon. For heavy or heavily soiled load, use 2 Tablespoon
I am a New England mama of 3 kids, 3 kitties and 2 puppies! I grew up in the great state of NH and blog about all things healthy and natural near Nashua and Boston.