Save the world and some money too

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Knowing that I can clean my home, with out-of-the-cupboard items, makes me so happy. I'm also really happy when I find non-toxic cleaning products that actually work. I really love Method cleaning products, but the price usually keeps my selection to a very few items. I always keep the shower cleaner handy as well as a bottle of french lavendar floor cleaner. The smell of those two products is worth the price and both last months and months.

But for other cleaners, I go homemade, and with a few very inexpensive and common items you can too. Here's quick list of everyday items that can make your home shine:

Vinegar

• dilute vinegar in hot water (1/2 cup to 1 gallon) to scrub floors, counters, and bathroom surfaces.

• cleans refrigerator grime really well
• shines mirrors too!

Heinz has a great list of ways to use vinegar around the house. Check it out here.

Lemons

• a natural degreaser, removes grease from stove and cabinets
• you can even hand wash dishes in dilutes lemon/water mixes

Baking Soda

• is the wonder ingredient after all...mixed with 1 T salt and 1/2 cup water you over it will amaze you again!
• of course Arm and Hammer has loads of tips right on over here.
  

Salt

• restores dark color to carpet (and laundry for that matter) sprinkle 1/2 on carpet, let sit for 15-20 minutes then vacuum up. you can also use cornstarch to remove carpet odors this way.

I dare you to try a few of these homemade, safe and inexpensive cleaners next time your bottle of 409 runs out!

I'd love to hear your organic cleaning tips as well!. Share share share!