Eco friendly cleaning tips

[rhyb]

Im searching for your eco friendly cleaning tips as ds and I have ridiculously sensitive skin. TIA everyone

[sneakysparkle]

I use bi-carb and white vinegar for almost everything in my house!

[dusty]

I use bi-carb and white vinegar for almost everything in my house!

Same here. Have some antiseptic for the toilet and use Enjo type products for surfaces. Haven't used cleaning products in years and saved heaps of money too!

[danniellabella]

I've mixed a general purpose cleaner (works in a similar way to spray & wipe type products. 1 part water, 1 part white vinegar. Mix in a spray bottle. Good for general cleaning on things like benchtops, lightly soiled stove tops etc. I have a book with a few natural cleaning recipes in it if anyone would like me to post some more.

[suse]

I make up my own cleaning stuff, the only commercial product I use is the Earth Choice toilet cleaner (and I only use it occasionally - I just use a bit of vinegar otherwise). I have two 250ml spray bottles, one has one tablespoon of bi-carb, one tablespoon of vinegar (I quarter fill the bottle with water and then add the vinegar and bicarb - which react/oxidise and foam up like crazy, which is why I don't fill the bottle up first), then I fill the bottle of water and add a little lemon essential oil. It's a great general purpose cleaner, good for polishing sinks etc, and is also a good degreaser.

In the other bottle I have boiled cooled water mixed with a few drops of tea-tree and eucalyptus, I use it as a general purpose surface spray/sanitiser.

When I mop the floors I use one of the sabco mops with a couple of drops of eucalyptus or tea-tree oil on the mop head, and pour a little boiling water from the kettle directly onto the floor - just enough to lightly wet the mop head.

I also use one of the cheapy bathroom gloves (like the Enjo ones but about $5) and a brush on the tiles, with bi-carb on the grout (I have it in a powder bottle and just sprinkle it straight on, with a bit of water to make a paste).

You could do all this without the oils if you are also sensitive to oils (this is sometimes the case, natural doesn't always equal non-irritant). But if you are not, next time you guys are over I can give you some lemon, eucalyptus and tea-tree oils if you want - I have heaps, and a little bit lasts for yonks!

[loulabelle]

I use bi-carb and white vinegar for almost everything in my house!

Also add in some lemon juice for a nice smell.I find Vanilla is also pretty good for things like the bathroom or fridge.

[Sair]

This is the recipe for the all purpose cleaner I make, it winds up costing roughly 50 cents per 750ml bottle I make up.

All Purpose Cleaner

1 1/2 tsp Washing Soda (Lectric Soda found in the cleaning aisle of the supermarket)

A squirt of liquid soap (preferably phosphate free)

750ml Hot water

I added a few drops of Grapefruit scented oil to get a fresh smell

Mix together until the washing soda dissolves and spray and wipe!!!

I get really good results using this cleaner even on stainless steel appliances. I just buff them after cleaning.