Natural home cleaning products

Natural Cleaners

Recently, I’ve been searching for some great natural cleaners. With a small child in the house and a new baby on the way in July, I’d love to use less toxic cleaning products. I actually really enjoy cleaning my house. I love the smell and look of a polished, clean house and I am happy to put some elbow grease into the work.

I’ve recently come across the magazine Natural Home and after giving it as part of Revel’s birthday gift; I went out a bought the latest subscription! I had a few minutes today to start reading while Charlotte napped and came across the best article about the essential natural cleaners for any home.

Here is to spring cleaning!

Floors and Walls (including wood surfaces) – I have hard wood throughout my old house so this one is great. I tried it today (minus the lemon oil because we didn’t have any in the house) and it worked great!
1 c. white vinegar
1 gallon hot water
1 tbsp. liquid soap
1-2 tbsp pine or lemon oil

Toilet Bowl
Scrub with ½ c. Borax
Baking Soda – use daily

Grout Cleaner to kill the yucky mildew!
Baking soda and white wine vinegar

Here are some other great products for the spring clean
Olive oil to polish woods
Salt for scrubbing
Tooth paste to polish metals