Non-Toxic DIY Cleaners
How to create safe and effective house-cleaning solutions for every part of your home.
All Purpose Cleaner
1 part white vinegar
1 part water
Lemon rind
Rosemary sprigs
HOW TO: Combine ingredients
together, pour into spray bottle, shake
and let it infuse for seven days before
using. Perfect for stubborn stains.
Glass/Mirror Cleaner
2 cups water
½ cup white or cider vinegar
¼ cup rubbing alcohol 70 percent
concentration
HOW TO: Combine ingredients and
pour into a spray bottle. Spray the
solution on a paper towel first before
wiping.
Kitchen Deodorizer
4 tablespoons baking soda
1 quart warm water
HOW TO: Combine ingredients to
make a paste. Use a sponge and wipe
counters, the inside of the refrigerator
and other appliances.
Cleaning solutions adapted from
goodhousekeeping.com.
Don’t be blind.
Your window blinds are
probably dirty if you have never
thought about cleaning them.
Combine equal parts water and
vinegar in a bowl and dip an
unused sock in the solution. Run
the sock over each slat to
The key to
remove dirt and dust.
a clean keyboard.
Use a clean microfiber cloth
that’s lightly dampened with
water and vinegar and wipe the
keyboard. Do not get moisture
into any of the openings. To
remove debris from between
the keys, use a can of
compressed air.
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