Natural Cleaning Recipes

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Hi! Like so many of us, I suffer with MCS and found this article helpful. ~P.J.

Natural Cleaning Recipes, Source: Better Homes & Gardens

Next time you need to give the kitchen a quick once-over, reach to the pantry

for the cleaning supplies. Natural products, such as baking soda, lemons, and

vinegar, are safe for the environment and work well for everyday cleanups.

* Scour sinks, countertops, and appliances with baking soda and a damp

sponge.

* Deodorize and unclog drains by pouring in baking soda followed by a

dousing of vinegar. Let it fizz a few minutes. Rinse with boiling water.

* Vinegar and liquid soap clean no-wax vinyl and polyurethane-finished wood

floors. Dissolve the soap in warm water and then add a little vinegar. Mixing

the two directly will minimize their effectiveness.

* Use a vinegar-and-water rinse to cut through the film on windows, glass

appliance doors, and tile.

* For mineral deposits on glassware or porcelain, soak clean rags in vinegar

and place them over the deposit for several hours. Rinse.

* Sprinkle salt on the cut side of half a lemon, and rub it on tarnished copper

to polish it.

* Reduce stains on countertops by allowing lemon juice to stand on the stain

for 30 minutes. Then sprinkle on baking soda and scrub gently.

* Remove stains from white kitchen linens by dabbing the stain with lemon

juice. Then hang the fabric in the sun.