I used to be
SUPER intimidated by green cleaning. I wasn't sure what I needed to clean green or how it would work. But I discovered it was
SUPER easy.
All I need are these ingredients:
(Baking Soda,
Castile Soap, Vinegar, Lemon, and empty spray bottles)
And some cloth rags and my house can be totally clean. And green!
I use bulk castile soap and bulk vinegar, cut them with water, and put them in spray bottles to make my main cleaning supplies. Here are my recipes...
Castile Soap Mix recipe:
- 1 empty spray bottle
- 1 teaspoon of castile soap
- Fill bottle with water
Note: You can buy Castile Soap at Trader Joe's.
How to use:
Spray on granite counters, wood furniture, and pretty much anything that needs cleaning and wipe down with a rag. I literally use this on walls, floors, cabinets, surfaces and furniture. Everything shines!
Here's more ways to use Castile Soap.
Vinegar spray recipe:
- 1 empty spray bottle
- Fill half with vinegar
- Fill half with water
How to use:
Spray in fridge to clean fridge shelves, spray inside microwave, pour into sink to deodorize, spray on mirrors in place of windex, spray in toilet and then scrub toilet.
Here's more ways to use vinegar.
Baking Soda recipe:
- Baking soda on a damp rag
How to use:Scrub pots and pan, wipe down stainless steel, scrub shower walls and doors. Or use dry to deodorize carpets, closets, etc.
Here's more ways to use baking soda.
Lemon recipe:- Cut lemon into slices
How to use:Microwave a slice in the microwave for 1 minute and wipe down microwave afterwards, grind up lemon in garbage disposal to remove odor.
More green cleaning tips can be found on one of my favorite blogs, Young House Love.
Isn't that easy? Not only I am being green, but I'm being more healthy by avoiding toxic chemicals, and I'm saving money. I love it!
The only cleaning supplies I buy are dishwasher detergent and laundry detergent, because I have not been bold enough to make my own yet. Maybe that's next!
What are some of your favorite, easy ways to clean green?
