Don’t Buy Chemicals Cleansers – Make Your Own
Last week we wrote about the many hazardous items that are found in your home, items that require special disposal so that soil and water is not polluted when they are thrown away.
So what should you use instead of chemical cleaners? You’d be surprised that many items you already have at home can be used for cleaning – with great results!
Here are a few simple recipes for cleaning up around the house. (Thanks to the Metropolitan Environmental Trust for these recipes.)
Glass Cleaner: Fill a spray bottle with one quart water and one tablespoon white vinegar. Wipe with newsprint.
Fireplace: Clean flue of soot by throwing ½ cup salt into the fire. Clean the tiles with vinegar or washing soda.
All Purpose Cleaner: one part baking soda, two parts white vinegar, four parts warm water; or 1 teaspoon soap, 1 teaspoon Borax, a squeeze of lemon, 1 quart warm water.
Disinfectant: ½ cup Borax and 1 liter of hot water.
Drain Cleaner: Pour ½ cup baking soda down the drain and follow with ½ cup vinegar. Let stand 15 minutes, then flush with boiling water.
Toilet Bowl Cleaner: Pour 1 can of Cola into bowl, let stand 30 minutes. Flush.
For more recipes, contact the M.e.t. at 918.584.0584.or visit: www.MetRecycle.com