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. You can use the following four formulas in a multitude of cleaning applications.
SCRUBBING POWDER
Sprinkle this no-scratch formula onto a wet sponge and apply with a circular motion onto a surface. 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 will take care of some stubborn stains. For storage and convenience, I keep mine in a shaker container with a tight-fitting lid.
VINEGAR SOLUTION RINSE/SPRAY
Used with your homemade scouring powder, this mix will foam as you clean. Mix equal parts water and vinegar together. Keep this in a sprayer with a pistol grip for ease of application and storage. Spray surfaces you’ve used the scouring powder on, wipe with a damp sponge and rinse. Surfaces are left shining. The vinegar cuts the grease and also has anti-bacterial properties. This spray alone is useful for wiping down surfaces like tables, counters and glass. If you use this as an after shower/bath spray it will also discourage mold on your grout.
GLASS, METAL & HARD SURFACE CLEANER/DISINFECTANT
Use a solution of equal parts rubbing alcohol and water to wipe down surfaces to be kept germ-free without streaking. For every 2 cups of this solution add 2 tablespoons of vinegar. This doesn’t spot and it dries quickly. I also like to use it on light switches, doorknobs, and other surfaces that have a multitude of little hands on them.
MOLD AND SOAP SCUM TREATMENT
Water that is hard contributes to mold and soap scum stains. A spray-on treatment for this is to use one part Hydrogen Peroxide and two parts water. Place it into a spray bottle and spray onto the surface. After an hour, use your scouring powder to finish the job.
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