Green Cleaning Recipes Galore

More than ever, homeowners are making and using green cleaning products at home.

So, what’s your favorite green cleaning recipe?  The Clean Calgary Association’s Green Cleaning Guide For Businesses and Individuals by Lindsay Luhnau serves up green cleaning recipes galore.

First, it lists key DIY green cleaner ingredients: white vinegar, washing soda, castile soap, baking soda, Borax, olive oil, water, lemon juice and elbow grease.  Here are a few of the guide’s green cleaner recipes:

• » See also: The Joy of Green Cleaning by Leslie Reichert
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All Purpose Cleaner

1 tbsp baking soda

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 c. hot water

“Place all ingredients in a spray bottle and shake well before use.”

Glass Cleaner

1 c. white vinegar

1 tbsp lemon juice

3 c. water

“Mix with water and you can clean windows or any other glass, countertops and tile.”

Metal Cleaner (Silver Polish)

1 L water

1 tbsp baking soda

1 tbsp salt

Aluminum foil

“Put ingredients in a pot with silver items. Boil for three minutes, making sure the foil stays in contact with the silver. Wipe dry when finished.”

Septic Tank Treatment

2 c. brown sugar

1 tbsp baker’s yeast

5 c. warm water

“Mix together until everything is dissolved and pour the solution into the toilet. Flush.  You’re done!”

Download a free copy of the Green Cleaning Guide here.

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