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Frugal & Natural Cleaning Recipes D-E:
Dishwasher Detergent:
Mix 1 tablespoon borax and 1 tablespoon baking soda. Place mixture into
your dishwasher's detergent compartment and run as usual. The borax and
baking soda are both natural disinfectants and mild abrasives.
Dishwasher
Rinse Agent:
Finish remaining commercial rinse agent in your dishwasher, fill your
dishwasher's rinse agent dispenser well with white vinegar, refill as
needed.
Dishwasher
Cleaner (removes soap and mineral deposits):
When your dishwasher needs a little pick-me-up, run a cycle with 1 cup
of white vinegar (no soap). This will remove the soap and mineral
deposits (from hard water). Do monthly.
Disinfectant:
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1:
Fill a 16 ounce spray bottle almost to the top with water. Add 3
tablespoons of castile soap and 20 - 30 drops of tea tree oil, and
shake to mix. The castile soap and tea tree oil can be found in a
health food store. Tea tree oil has natural antiseptic qualities. This
is great to use during flu season on doorknobs, sink handles, phones,
and other commonly handled surfaces.
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2: Spray full strength white vinegar around bathroom or
kitchen to kill germs, then wipe with clean, damp cloth.
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3: Combine 1/2 cup Borax into 1 gallon full strength
vinegar to clean and disinfect surfaces.
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4:
Combine 1/2 cup Borax into 1 gallon hot water. Add a few sprigs of
fresh thyme, rosemary or lavender. Steep for 10 minutes then remove
herbs and cool. Store in a plastic spray bottle. Note: Essential oils
can be used instead of fresh herbs.
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5:
Combine 2 tablespoons borax, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 cups hot water.
Combine the borax and lemon juice with the water in a spray bottle. Use
as you would any commercial all-purpose cleaner.
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6: Isopropyl Alcohol is an excellent disinfectant. Sponge
on and allow todry. Use in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves.
- Children's
Toy Disinfectant: Toys can be safely disinfected by wiping
with white vinegar or mouthwash.
Drain cleaner:
First, try a plunger. Then, pour a cup of baking soda down the drain,
follow with one cup hot white vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes then run
hot water down the drain. Do this regularly to prevent
buildup.
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