ECO -FRIENDLY HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS

1. Abrasive paste

In a dish, put in the order indicated then mix:

• 1 2/3 cup baking soda

• ¼ cup liquid dish soap (preferably eco-friendly)

• 2 tbsp. water

• 2 tbsp. tablespoon distilled white vinegar

Uses: tubs, sinks, trash cans, counters, heavily soiled floors, toilet bowls. Very effective in removing dirt and grease.

2. The all-purpose cleaner

In a 16-ounce bottle fitted with a spray bottle, pour in the order listed:

• 3 tbsp. tablespoon liquid dish soap (preferably eco-friendly)

• 1 C. lemon juice

• enough purified, boiled or distilled water to fill the bottle

Use: suitable for all surfaces.

3. Furniture cleaner

In a 16-ounce bottle fitted with a spray bottle, pour in the order listed:

• 2 tbsp. olive oil

• 2 tbsp. lemon juice

• ¼ cup white vinegar

Purified, boiled or distilled water in sufficient quantity to fill the bottle

Lemon juice and vinegar dissolve dirt and remove fingerprints, while olive oil shines and protects wood. Shake well before use. After use, place the bottle in the refrigerator to preserve the lemon juice.

4. Oven cleaner

To mix together :

• ¼ cup salt

• ¾ cup baking soda

Spray water on the walls, then sprinkle the mixture of salt and baking soda.

Let stand overnight. The following day, scrape lightly with steel wool (steel wool) or a pumice stone. Rinse thoroughly.

5. Drain Cleaner

 ½ to ¾ cup baking soda

The same amount of white vinegar

Pour the baking soda and then the vinegar down the drain. Leave for a few minutes and pour boiling water so that the solution flows down the drain. Leave to act overnight.

6. Air purifier

In a bottle fitted with a spray bottle, put in the order indicated then mix:

• 1 C. baking soda

•  2 cups hot water

• 1 C. lemon juice

Another trick: put a few slices of citrus fruit, cloves or cinnamon in a saucepan with enough water to simmer for an hour or two.