Simple everyday ingredients can be used to make safe and
environmental friendly household cleaners.
For Washing Dishes
Place small slivers of hand soap in a heated glass jar.
Cover with boiling water and let it dissolve. Add a tablespoon of vinegar and
the juice of one lemon. It is suitable for the hardest dirt and grime!
For Washing Clothes
Use equal quantities of soap flakes and washing soda.
Alternatively, a few tablespoons of washing soda added to biodegradable washing
powders work a lot better.
For Use As a Bleach
Borax can serve as a good and effective bleach and
disinfectant. Unfortunately, it is not as strong as commercial chlorine
bleaches but can still do the job. Borax should be kept out of reach of
children.
For Use As a Fabric Softener
Combine one part bicarbonate of soda, one part white vinegar
and two parts water in a bottle. Use the same way a commercial softener would
be used.
For Freshening the Air
Good and thorough ventilation of a room is still the best
air freshener! However, a nice smelling bar of hand soap unwrapped and place
where a draft is will do wonders.
Final Thoughts
Soap and water is still the most useful multi-purpose
cleaner and can replace many commercial special-purpose cleaners.
