Cleaning Naturally

Cleaning Naturally

• simplyanna 15 years ago
  Ammonia. Dilute 1 tablespoon of ammonia in a pint of water for a strong grease-cutting solution. (NOTE: Never mix ammonia and bleach; the resulting fumes can be deadly.)
  
  Baking Soda. Sprinkle soda directly onto the soiled area and scrub with a damp cloth. For added cleaning power, mix it with water to form a paste the consistency of peanut butter, then scrub.
  
  Dish Soap. To create a single-use cleaning solution, dissolve a teaspoon of liquid dish soap in a quart of water, then add a teaspoon of vinegar. (Do not add the two at the same time; the acid in the vinegar will neutralize the alkali in the soap.)
  
  Salt. For a paste that removes hard-water stains, mix 1/4 cup salt with 2 tablespoons vinegar.
  
  Lemons. To remove rust or food stains on countertops, rub a cut lemon over the spot or squeeze fresh lemon juice onto the area and let it sit for up to 30 minutes.
  
  Vinegar. Dilute distilled white vinegar in water to cut through tacky dirt, soap scum, mineral deposits, or wax buildup. (Add a drop of essential oil to diffuse the vinegar odor.) For heavy buildup, soak a rag in vinegar, lay it over the area and leave it for an hour, then scrub.
  
  
  Note: Always rinse or wash your cleaning tools thoroughly to prevent dirt and bacteria buildup.
  
  
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