Monday, December 9, 2013

All natural cleaners

Disinfectants
Use 1/4 c borax in 1/2 gallon of water.
To inhibit mold or mildew, do not rinse off borax solution.  Keep surfaces clean and dry.

Floor Cleaners
Vinyl Floors - 1/2 c vinegar or 1/4 c borax with 1 gallon of water.
Wood Floors - Damp mop with mild vegetable oil soap, such as castile soap or Murphy oil soap.

Mildew Cleaner
Scrub with baking soda, borax, or vinegar, for mold inhibition, wash with baking soda or borax solution.  Do not rinse.

Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Pour 1 c vinegar into bowl.  Toss in a handful of baking soda.  This mixture will foam.  Vinegar will clean hard water lime deposits if left standing awhile.  Scrub.

Tile/Tub/Sink Cleaner
Scour with baking soda or borax solution and a good stiff brush.