Mix equal parts of distilled white vinegar with water. Add essential oils or lemon juice if desired.
Floor Cleaner
Mix 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar with one gallon of warm water in a bucket. Sweep floors then apply vinegar mixture using a mop. Let air dry.
Bathroom Scrub
Mix 1/4 cup of baking soda with one tablespoon of liquid dish soap. Add distilled white vinegar and mix until the texture is creamy and smooth.
Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Pour one cup of borax in the toilet bowl and let sit overnight. In the morning, give it a quick scrub with a brush and flush for a quick and easy toilet clean.
Carpet Refresher
Mix one cup of baking soda with 10 drops of your preferred essential oil (lemon or lavender are great options). Sprinkle over the carpet and let sit overnight. Vacuum it up in the morning for a refreshing clean. For small messes, like pet urine, try using a handheld vacuum to make the job quick and easy!
Washing Machine Cleaner
Add one cup of distilled white vinegar to the drum of your washer. Add 1/4 cup of baking soda (to the detergent area if using a front-load washer). Run cycle as usual to clean the machine.
Towel Refresher
Mix one cup of baking soda with one cup of vinegar and add it to a load of smelly towels. This natural cleaning combo will help to get the funk out of old towels and add a little extra softness.
Laundry Booster
Mix 1/2 cup of borax with a gallon of warm water. Pre-soak laundry in the solution for about 30 minutes before running your cleaning cycle as usual.
Coffee Maker Cleaner
Run one cup of distilled white vinegar through the water reservoir of a coffee maker to purge the machine of grime or bacteria.
Drain Cleaner & Deodorizer
Pour 1/2 cup baking soda down the drain, followed by 1/2 cup vinegar. Wait 15 minutes and then pour hot water down the drain to clear residue.
Goo Remover
Mix two parts borax with one part water. Rub on sticky labels or residue until clean.