NONTOXIC CLEANING SUPERHEROES CLEANING

Diy Nontoxic Cleaning Products

« For stainless steel: In a glass spray bottle, combine 1 cup distilled white vinegar, 1/2 cup olive oil, and 20 drops lemon essential oil.

« All-purpose cleaner: In a glass spray bottle, combine 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar, 1 1/2 cups filtered water, and 20 drops antibacterial/antimicrobial essential oil of your choice.

« For marble or granite: In a glass spray bottle, combine 1/2 cup isopropyl alcohol, 1 1/2 cups filtered water, 1/2 tsp. pure castile soap, and 20 drops antibacterial/antimicrobial essential oil of your choice.

« For windows: In a glass spray bottle, combine 1 cup isopropyl alcohol, 1 cup filtered water, and 1 tbsp. distilled white vinegar.

« For ovens: Combine 1/2 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup castile soap or nontoxic dish soap, and 3/4 cup filtered water into a paste. Apply thin layer to oven surfaces and racks. Let sit for 20 minutes. Scrub with a sponge or steel wool to remove any stuck-on grime and wipe clean with a dry towel.

Baking soda: Due to its alkalinity, baking soda is great for killing odor (which is acidic) and breaking down grease and grime.

Vinegar: Because of its acidity, vinegar can dissolve mineral deposits, grease, and grime and kill bacteria.

Alcohol (70 to 90 percent): Kills bacteria, disinfects surfaces, and removes stains.

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Hydrogen peroxide: Works as a nontoxic bleach on stains and whites and kills bacteria.

Essential oils: Many essential oils contain antibacterial/antimicrobial properties. Some go-tos are orange, grapefruit, lime, peppermint, rosemary, cinnamon, lemon, lavender, eucalyptus, tea tree, clove, and thyme.

« Sink, bath, or shower scrub: Combine 1/2 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar, and 10 drops antibacterial/antimicrobial essential oil of your choice into a paste. Apply to surfaces and scrub with a sponge or brush.

« For mildew or mold: In a glass spray bottle, combine 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide, 1 1/2 cups water, and 20 drops tea tree essential oil. Spray mixture on surface and let sit for 1 hour. Scrub if needed, or simply rinse.

« For floors: In a bucket, combine 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar, 1 gallon water, and 10 drops antibacterial/antimicrobial essential oil of your choice. Use to mop as normal.

« For exercise mats: In a glass spray bottle, combine 1/2 cup witch hazel, 1/2 cup alcohol, 1 cup water, and 15 drops antibacterial/antimicrobial essential oil of your choice.