Natural Cleaning for Your Laundry with Soap Nuts

Soap Nuts? What are they and benefits?

Common names soapberry and soapnut, both names referring to the use of the crushed seeds to make soap.

Soap nuts contain  saponins a natural surfactant. They have been used for washing for thousands of years by various peoples, such as the Native American as a natural cleaning option, and can easily be added to your washing machine in a bio-degradable cloth bag.

Soap Nuts are free of synthetic chemicals, fragrances, toxins, and most of all, the fillers that are used in commercial detergent today.

They're just as powerful as standard detergent.

The best way to use these is to put a few shells in a cloth bag and add it to your washing machine.

Soap Nuts release the soap better in hot water, but you can still use cooler water if you need to run a cold wash-you might just need to use a few more nuts for a deep clean.

The shells can be used over and over again.

Not only are you helping to save the environment with Soap Nuts, but you'll save money, too.

More about Soap Nuts here http://www.soapnuts.pro

Cleaning your Home Naturally with Tea Tree Oil!

Tea Tree oil is one of the most popular of the essential oils.  It is one of the strongest natural antiseptics, commonly referred to as the "Universal Antiseptic." This quality makes it one of the most worthwhile ingredients in homemade cleaning recipes.  Tea Tree oil is also well tolerated having no known allergic reactions. 

Tea Tree Oil spray Naturally works for Mold and Mildew

You can make your own cleaning supplies with antibacterial properties that nature provides.

 2 teaspoons tea tree oil

 2 cups water

Combine in a spray bottle, shake to blend, and spray on problem areas. Do not rinse.

Makes 2 cups

Preparation Time: Under a minute

Shelf Life: Indefinite

Storage: Leave in the spray bottle 

 

Tea tree oil is expensive, but a little goes a very long way. Note that the smell of tea tree oil is very strong, but it will dissipate in a few days.

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Homemade Natural Cleaning Products - 3 must have

Vinegar is a great natural cleaning product as well as a disinfectant and deodorizer. Always test on an inconspicuous area. It is safe to use on most surfaces and has the added bonus of being incredibly cheap. Improperly diluted vinegar is acidic and can eat away at tile grout. Never use vinegar on marble surfaces. Don't worry about your home smelling like vinegar. The smell disappears when it dries.

Lemon juice is another natural substance that can be used to clean your home. Lemon juice can be used to dissolve soap scum and hard water deposits. Lemon is a great substance to clean and shine brass and copper. Use the lemon to scrub dishes, surfaces, and stains. Mix 1 cup olive oil with ½ cup lemon juice and you have a furniture polish for your hardwood furniture. 

Baking soda can be used to scrub surfaces in much the same way as commercial abrasive cleansers. Baking soda is great as a deodorizer. Place a box in the refrigerator and freezer to absorb odors. Put it anywhere you need deodorizing action.

Saturday deep cleaning

Maybe for some it isn't, but for me Saturday is the day I like to do a deep cleaning.
Just use those products and they are great.  Here a little bit info:

EcoDiscoveries uses all-natural enzymatic technology to eliminate dirt and grime without toxic chemicals, fragrances, or dyes. Maintaining a clean home is a crucial component of reducing exposure to allergens; making sure that indoor air quality is as pure as possible is equally important. Ironically, many cleaning products contain chemicals that cause indoor air pollution, which aggravates asthma, allergies, and multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS). But with EcoDiscoveries' comprehensive line of cleaning products, you can enjoy a clean home AND pure indoor air without the risk of exposure to allergens or harmful chemicals.

EcoDiscoveries Bathroom Cleaner Features

• Specially formulated to clean dirt, makeup, and other typical bathroom grime in areas in or around the bathroom.
• Citric acid lifts and breaks up unclean molecules, and surfactants provide deep-cleaning action.

 Visit their website for more info at http://www.achooallergy.com/ecodiscoveries.asp#bath

Have a great healthy Saturday cleaning.

Make Your Own Furniture Polish From Olive Oil

1. Combine two parts olive oil to one part lemon juice. You could substitute vegetable oil or linseed oil for the olive oil but you should avoid the use of virgin olive oil because it doesn't work nearly as well. This recipe only works on finished wood.
2. Apply with a lint free cloth or cheesecloth. Towel-dry excess oil in a circular motion applying special attention to the problem areas of the wood.
*To polish unfinished wood, combine a teaspoon of lemon oil into a cup of mineral oil. Apply with a lint free cloth or cheesecloth. Apply the mixture in a circular motion taking time to make sure it's evenly distributed.
Via: Do It Yourself