Homemade Household Cleaners

About 2 months ago, I decided I was growing tired of my children having an asthma attack after I did a deep cleaning in the house. Along with the asthma attacks, money was another deciding factor to start making my own household cleaning products.
I'm not sure why I've been spending money on toxic cleaners, only to hurt my budget and my children.

I've been using these easy to make cleaners for 2 months, with great results~ so I thought I would share with you some of the recipes to make your own. Once you start making them, you'll never want to go out and spend waste money on toxins again.

I have marble counter tops, and I don't want to save money but ruin them in the long run, so I found this recipe for Marble Cleaner:

Homemade Marble Cleaner

What You Need:
Baking soda
Water
A rag

What You Do:
Rub baking soda into the marble with a damp cloth. Then, rinse with water; towel dry; and you're done!

Why This Works:
Baking soda is a light abrasive and a natural disinfectant, so it's tough on stains and germs.

Benefits of Cleaning with Baking Soda:
inexpensive
no harsh chemicals
effective sanitizer
effective stain remover
effective deodorizer
won't etch marble

Warnings:
1) Clean up spills immediately to avoid staining or etching
2) Do not use vinegar, lemon or other acidic substances to clean marble – this can lead to etching


Homemade All Purpose Cleaner
(cost of 409 about $3/cost to make your own approx 31 cents)


Mix in a sprayer bottle:
1 cup white vinegar
1 cup water
2 drops of tea tree oil

In the kitchen, use the mixture spray to clean countertops, lightly soiled range surfaces and backsplash areas.

In the bathroom, use vinegar spray cleaner to clean countertops (except marble), floors, and exterior surfaces of the toilet.

For really tough bathroom surfaces such as shower walls, pump up the cleaning power by removing the sprayer element and heating the solution in the microwave until barely hot. Spray shower walls with the warmed generously, allow to stand for 10 to 15 minutes, then scrub and rinse. The heat helps soften stubborn soap scum and loosens hard water deposits.


Homemade Glass Cleaner
(Cost of windex about $3.49 cost to make your own about 89 cents for 65 oz)

Ingredients
1 cup rubbing alcohol
1 cup water
1 tablespoon vinegar

Using isopropyl alcohol and white vinegar together makes a quickly evaporating spray glass and mirror cleaner that competes with national brands. This can also be used to give a nice shine to hard tiles, chrome, and other surfaces.

Toilet Bowl Cleaner
(Cost of Lysol cling $2.99/cost to make your own approx 5-10 cents)

Mix
1/4 cup baking soda
1 cup vinegar
Pour into bowl and let it set for a few minutes. Scrub with brush and rinse.
A mixture of borax (2 parts) and lemon juice (one part) will also work.


See how easy this is???

Not only is it easy, it's rewarding!!!! Ok, so please share your recipes or ideas with me!!!! Lets save money together!