Organic House Cleaning
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Organic house cleaning This article tells how to clean a home using 3-4 homemade organic cleaning products rather than using multiple commerical toxic cleaning products. Most households contain dozens of bottles of unnecessary cleaning products. People invest in separate products for individual cleaning jobs: furniture polish, bathroom floor cleaner, bathroom fixture cleaner, kitchen floor cleaner, kitchen fixtures cleaners, oven cleaner, bleach for white clothes, 2-3 laundry detergents for stain removal and dark colored laundry, glass cleaner and many more. All of these products are costly, dangerous to your home, family and the environment. A household needs only 2-3 homemade organic products with which to keep the entire house sparking clean! Why organic products? Because they are non-toxic to your pets, family members and the environment. Organic cleaning products that you make yourself cost only pennies, whereas the average cleaning product is $2.99. Let's start with the kitchen. Rather than use a different cleaning product for the stove, kitchen sink, cabinets, floor and refrigerator, there are only 4 products that you need, and you can purchase the products in any grocery store. They are white vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice and salt. *Kitchen Floors- In a bucket mix 1/2 cup white vinegar with 1-gallon hot water. This is safe for hardwood, linoleum, tile, and any washable surface. *Oven Cleaner-Mix 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1 tablespoon salt, and add 1/2 cup hot water. Make a gritty paste, apply to the oven, heat slightly, cool and then wipe away with a damp rag. *Refrigerator Seals-The plastic seals of refrigerators can be wiped free of debris with a rag dabbed in white vinegar. *Kitchen Cabinets-1/4 cup of lemon juice mixed with 1 quart of hot water. Lemon juice helps to remove grease from wood and metal. *Dishwashing by Hand-In a small spray bottle, fill 3/4 with water and 1/4 with lemon juice. Lemon juice is the main ingredient in dishwashing detergent because it is an excellent grease fighter. You don't need any of the other ingredients that make up commercial dishwashing detergents--mostly fragrances. For laundry, there are three products to use: washing soda, white vinegar and salt. *Laundry Detergent for White Clothes- use 1/4 cup washing soda (sodium carbonate) in place of bleach. Bleach is one of the most toxic substances for the environment. Washing soda costs only a few pennies per wash load, and it is far less expensive than bleach. Along with the washing soda, add 1/4 cup of white vinegar. *Laundry Detergent for Dark Clothes-use 1/4 cup of white vinegar and 1/4 cup of salt. Salt helps restore faded colors, and to remove dirt and grime.
For carpets there are three choices: salt, baking soda or cornstarch. Just as salt helps to restore the color of dark colored laundry, it also helps to bring out the color in carpeting, while at the same time, removing dirt. Sprinkle 1/4 to 1/2 cup of salt (depending on the size of your rug or carpet), let it sit for 15-30 minutes, and then vacuum. You can also alternate between salt and cornstarch. The instructions are the same. To remove odors from carpets, add 1/4 cup of baking soda to the salt (or cornstarch) and make a powder with the mixture, sprinkle on the carpet and let it sit for at least 30 minutes, and then vacuum. If you want to add a fresh scent to your carpet, you can sprinkle Cinnamon, or All Spice on the carpet, let it sit for 15 minutes and then vacuum. Bathrooms no longer have to be a chore to clean. The same cleaning products used in the kitchen are suitable for the bathroom; white vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice. However, you can use rubbing alcohol and you've got a great glass cleaner. *Bathroom Glass Cleaner-1-2 tablespoons of white vinegar mixed with 1 quart of water in a spray bottle. To remove oily fingerprints and hairspray from the mirror, dab on a little rubbing alcohol and wipe with a linen rag. *Bathroom/Bathtub Glass Sliding Doors-1/4 cup white vinegar mixed with 3/4 cup of hot water. Those hard water stains will wipe away like magic! *Bathroom Floors-The same as kitchen floors: 1/2 cup of vinegar with 1-gallon hot water. This is safe for hardwood, linoleum, tile, and any washable surface. To polish wood furniture, wood floors, or even wooden blinds, and to have a wonderful citrus scent, use citrus oil. You can purchase a gallon of citrus oil from any home improvement store, or the local Wal-Mart. It costs about $5.00 a gallon, but will last you at least 6 months. Polishing Wood Furniture-Pour a small amount of citrus oil (undiluted) onto a lint-free rag, and polish to perfection. Cleaning and Polishing Wood Floors-Dilute one cup of citrus oil in one-gallon hot water. Use a sponge mop and mop floor. For heavy duty jobs, do not dilute. Cleaning Wooden Min-Blinds-Dilute 14 cup of citrus oil with water in an empty spray bottle. Lay the blind out on the floor or outside on a towel. Spray the blinds lightly, and wipe gently with a sheet of fabric softener. For crayon marks, spilled candle wax, and residue left from tape and other adhesive, dab with mineral oil and wipe gently with a rag. Mineral oil is the main ingredient of many commercial products that advertise the removal of greasy wax stains and marks. To further ensure that you are helping the environment to remain toxic free there are a few simple things that you can do: *Use Cloth Rags-Never use paper towels or the new "Disposable Wipes." Such products are bleached, and are therefore toxins. Recycle old clothing, sheets and towels into rags. Wash once a week and you'll never have to waste money on paper products again.
*Recycle Paper and Plastic Bags- Never buy plastic garbage bags. Use the bags that you get from the grocery store to dispose of cat litter and household garbage. Invest in cloth bags to use for groceries, and take only 1-2 plastic or paper bags from the grocery store to use as trash bags. Paper bags are the most environmentally friendly, however most cities have ordinances against using paper bags for weekly trash pick-ups. Minimize your use of plastic. A little planning can go a long way. Our planet and our homes deserve to exist as toxic free as possible!
10 Homemade Laundry Soap Detergent Recipes Here is a nice stack of different homemade laundry detergent recipes I’ve collected over the years. Do they work? Yes, I’ve had good luck with them.
Tipnut's Homemade Laundry Detergent At the time I was using homemade detergent, we had a relative who was in trade school living with us. Every day he was mechanic grease from head to toe–the clothes cleaned up nice! Making your own laundry detergent is a discipline and it’s not for everyone, but it definitely saves money–sometimes just costing pennies a load! First Some Tips: For the bar soaps required in the recipes, you could try Fels-Naptha, Ivory soap, Sunlight bar soap, Kirk’s Hardwater Castile, and Zote. Don’t use heavily perfumed soaps. Washing Soda and Borax can normally be found in the laundry and cleaning aisles. Some people with really hard water or well water may have to adjust the recipes if the clothes look dingy. Although several of the recipes have the same ingredients, the measurements are different–some contain a higher soap to water ratio. Test and see which works best for your laundry needs. You can make huge pails of this at once, or smaller quantities. Also if you can get your hands on a few empty liquid laundry detergent bottles they work great for storing the detergent. Just make
a big batch and pour in bottles, cap then use as needed–shake before use. Some of the recipes call for large amounts of water. Check with a local restaurant to see if they have any empty large pails from deep fryer oil–that’s how many restaurants buy the oil. See if you can have one or two of the pails after they’ve emptied it–just wash them out really well before using. They’re big, heavy plastic and very sturdy when stirring the soap and hot water. 10 Homemade Laundry Soap Detergent Recipes Recipe #1 1 quart Water (boiling) 2 cups Bar soap (grated) 2 cups Borax 2 cups Washing Soda Add finely grated bar soap to the boiling water and stir until soap is melted. You can keep on low heat until soap is melted. Pour the soap water into a large, clean pail and add the Borax and Washing Soda. Stir well until all is dissolved. Add 2 gallons of water, stir until well mixed. Cover pail and use 1/4 cup for each load of laundry. Stir the soap each time you use it (will gel). Recipe #2 Hot water 1 cup Washing Soda 1/2 cup Borax 1 Soap bar Grate the bar soap and add to a large saucepan with hot water. Stir over medium-low heat until soap dissolves and is melted. Fill a 10 gallon pail half full of hot water. Add the melted soap, Borax and Washing soda, stir well until all powder is dissolved. Top the pail up with more hot water. Use 1 cup per load, stirring soap before each use (will gel). Recipe #3 Hot water 1/2 cup Washing Soda 1/2 cup Borax 1/3 bar Soap (grated) In a large pot, heat 3 pints of water. Add the grated bar soap and stir until melted. Then add the washing soda and borax. Stir until powder is dissolved, then remove from heat. In a 2 gallon clean pail, pour 1 quart of hot water and add the heated soap mixture. Top pail with cold water and stir well. Use 1/2 cup per load, stirring soap before each use (will gel).
Powdered Laundry Detergent – Recipe #4
2 cups Fels Naptha Soap (finely grated – you could also try the other bar soaps listed at the top) 1 cup Washing Soda 1 cup Borax Mix well and store in an airtight plastic container. Use 2 tablespoons per full load. Recipe #5 Hot water 1 bar (4.5 oz) Ivory Soap – grated 1 cup Washing Soda In a large saucepan add grated soap and enough hot water to cover. Heat over medium-low heat and stir until soap is melted. Fill a large pail with 2.5 gallons of hot water, add hot soap mixture. Stir until well mixed. Then add the washing soda, again stirring until well mixed. Set aside to cool. Use 1/2 cup per full load, stirring well before each use (will gel) Recipe #6 2.5 gallons Water (hot) 1 Bar soap (grated) 3/4 cup Washing Soda 3/4 cup Borax 2 TBS Glycerin Melt bar soap over medium-low heat topped with water, stir until soap is melted. In a large pail, pour 2.5 gallons of hot water, add melted soap mixture, washing soda, borax and glycerin. Mix well. Use 1/2 cup per full load. Recipe #7 2 cups Bar soap (grated) 2 cups Washing Soda 2 – 2.5 gallons hot water Melt grated soap in saucepan with water to cover. Heat over medium-low heat and stir until soap is dissolved. Pour hot water in large pail, add hot soap and washing soda. Stir very well. Use 1 cup per full load.
Recipe #8 2 gallons Water (hot) 1 bar Soap (grated) 2 cups Baking soda (yes baking soda this time–not washing soda) Melt grated soap in a saucepan with enough hot water to cover. Cook on medium-low heat, stirring frequently until soap is melted. In a large pail, pour 2 gallons hot water. Add melted soap, stir well. Then add the baking soda, stir well again. Use 1/2 cup per full load, 1 cup per very soiled load. Powdered Laundry Detergent – Recipe #9
12 cups Borax 8 cups Baking Soda 8 cups Washing Soda 8 cups Bar soap (grated) Mix all ingredients well and store in a sealed tub. Use 1/8 cup of powder per full load. Recipe #10 – (Powdered)
1 cup Vinegar (white) 1 cup Baking Soda 1 cup Washing Soda 1/4 cup liquid castile soap Mix well and store in sealed container. I find it easiest to pour the liquid soap into the bowl first, stirred in the washing soda, then baking soda, then added the vinegar in small batches at a time (the recipe foams up at first). The mixture is a thick paste at first that will break down into a heavy powdered detergent, just keep stirring. There may be some hard lumps, try to break them down when stirring (it really helps to make sure the baking soda isn’t clumpy when first adding). I used 1/2 cup per full load with great results.
HomeMade Laundry Softener and Stain Remover You can save lots of money using these homemade softeners, I know I do! I didn't "invent" these recipes, they were passed along to me. I have used them with much success, so I want to share them with you... LAUNDRY SOFTENER Recipe #1 2 Cups White Vinegar 2 Cups Baking Soda 4 Cups Water Combine slowly and carefully over sink. The baking soda and vinegar will fizz. Pour into plastic bottle, cover, and shake. *Hint - Reuse your "Downy" bottle. Use 1/4 cup in the final rinse or in a "Downy Ball". Recipe #2 2-3 Cups Water 1 Cup Liquid Fabric Softener Large Sponge Combine water and liquid softener. Cut sponge in 1/2 and keep in liquid. When drying clothes, remove sponge, squeeze out excess liquid and place in dryer with clothes. When dry, just place sponge back in liquid to be used for next load. You can also use these products alone to soften: Plain White Vinegar - Add 1/2 cup to final rinse. Baking Soda - Add 1/4 cup to final rinse. Regular Fabric Softener - Dilute and use normally. Hair Conditioner or Cream Rinse - Pour 1 tablespoon into damp washcloth and toss in with clothes.
STAIN REMOVER Recipe #1 1/2 Cup Ammonia 1/2 Cup White Vinegar 2 Tablespoons Liquid Laundry Detergent (Use HomeMade) 2 Quarts Water Mix well, and store in spray bottle. *Hint - Reuse your "Spray and Wash" bottle. Recipe #2 1/2 Cup Ammonia 1/2 Cup Liquid Laundry Detergent (Use HomeMade) 1/2 Cup White Vinegar 1/2 Cup Water Mix well, and store in spray bottle. *Hint - Reuse your "Spray and Wash" bottle. Recipe #3 1/4 Cup Borax or Washing Soda 2 Cups Cold Water Sponge on and let dry, or soak the fabric in Borax mixture before washing in soap and cold water. Recipe #4 For Heavily Stained Clothing **NOTE: This is for use with white cotton, nylon and polyester only. 1/2 Cup Liquid Laundry Detergent (Use HomeMade) 1/2 Cup Electric Dishwasher Detergent 1/2 Cup Non-Chlorinated Bleach or Ammonia, Not Both Soak clothes in washing machine overnight or until stains disappear. Launder as usual.
You can also use these products alone to remove stains: Plain White Vinegar Hydrogen Peroxide Fels Naptha Castile Soap
How to Make Homemade Fabric Softener Instructions Things You'll Need: Baking soda Distilled White Vinegar Water Essential Oil (optional) 1. Making your own fabric softener is easy and much more economical that purchasing fancy fabric softener from the store. It's also much better for your family and the environment, since it is made from natural ingredients. 2 You will need to mix your ingredients in a large container, that will hold at least one gallon of fluid. You can do this in a large bucket or pot, and once the fabric softener is mixed, you can transfer it to the container you want to store it. 3 Start by adding 1 cup of baking soda to your large bucket or container. Then add 1 cup of water to the baking soda. You do not have to stir to dissolve the baking soda, as the next step will do that for you. 4 Now, slowly pour in 6 cups of distilled white vinegar. This will cause a chemical reaction with the baking soda, and the mixture will start to fizz. (This is why you need to mix it in a large container.) Let the mixture fizz for a few minutes to help dissolve the baking soda. 5 Now add 6 more cups of water to the mixture. This will stop the fizzing process. Stir to properly mix all ingredients together. 6 If you want to add essential oil, you will now add your choice of oil. 10-15 drops of pure essential oil is generally sufficient enough to give the fabric softener a pleasant scent. 7 Pour your fabric softener into your choice of container. If you have left over fabric softener or laundry soap bottles, those will work excellent for storage of your new fabric softener. Just make sure they are properly cleansed before you add your new mix. 8 When you are ready to do laundry, add 1 cup of your fabric softener to the final rinse of your laundry, just as you would a store bought fabric softener. Read more: How to Make Homemade Fabric Softener | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_2331685_homemade-fabric-softener.html#ixzz13xsR8LUZ
Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Recipes *Update: There are several comments from readers reporting both success and problems (namely that the homemade detergents below cause issues including a cloudy residue left on dishes). I don’t know why there’s a discrepancy, but it may have something to do with water temperature (not hot enough) or water quality (too hard, etc.). My dishwasher is still going strong with no problems, dishes are consistently clean with no residue and it’s about 20 years old–good old Maytag! Because these recipes I’ve collected below are at least 10 or 15 years old (I’m going from memory here), the problem could be with newer models of dishwashers? How much water is used to flush & rinse the dishes? I’m not sure. I would suggest you watch carefully how the homemade detergents affect your dishes when first trying them (do they leave a powdery residue?). If you have any advice or feedback, please feel free to share them below. Powder Recipe #1 1 cup Washing Soda 1 cup Borax Powder Recipe #2 1 cup Baking Soda 1 cup Borax For the above two recipes: Mix thoroughly and store in a plastic container, use approximately 2 TBS per load. Use vinegar in the rinse compartment as a rinse agent to help prevent residue Try adding 2-3 drops essential oil Powder Recipe #3 1/4 cup Washing Soda 1 TBS Liquid Dish Detergent Use the above for each load of dishes. Liquid Dishwasher Detergent Recipe 1 part baking soda 1 part borax 1 part water 1 drop lemon or orange essential oil per cup of detergent Mix the ingredients thoroughly and store in a sealable jug. Use 2 to 3 TBS per load. If you’re having a cloudy dishes problem after using the homemade detergents: Try adding a few drops of liquid dishsoap to the powder compartment when you add the powder.
You could also try cutting back on the amount of soap used (if you’re using 2 TBS, try cutting it back to 1 – 1 1/2 TBS). Make sure to use vinegar in the rinse cycle Homemade Laundry Detergent Save hundreds of dollars per year using these recipes! I didn't "invent" these recipes, they were passed along to me. I have used them with much success, and have saved tons of money, so I want to share them with you... Included are 3 liquid recipes, a powdered recipe, tips, and instructions about where to find ingredients. Liquid Laundry Detergents Recipe #1 3 Pints Water 1/3 Bar Fels Naptha Soap, Grated 1/2 Cup Washing Soda 1/2 Cup Borax 2 Gallon Bucket 1 Quart Hot Water Hot Water Mix Fels Naptha soap in a saucepan with 3 pints of water, and heat on low until dissolved. Stir in Washing Soda and Borax. Stir until thickened, and remove from heat. Add 1 Quart Hot Water to 2 Gallon Bucket. Add soap mixture, and mix well. Fill bucket with hot water, and mix well. Set aside for 24 hours, or until mixture thickens. Use 1/2 cup of mixture per load. Recipe #2 1 Cup Grated Fels Naptha Soap 1/2 Cup Washing Soda 1/2 Cup Borax 2 Tablespoons Glycerin 2 Gallons Water (NOTE: This recipe originally called for 2 Cups Water) Mix all three ingredients together. Add glycerin and water. Use 1/2 - 3/4 cup per load. Best when used with cold or warm water.
Recipe #3
Water 1 Bar Fels Naptha Soap, Grated 5 Gallon Bucket 1 Cup Washing Soda 4 1/2 Gallons Water Place grated soap in a small saucepan and cover with water. Heat on low until dissolved. Fill bucket with hot water, and add soap. Stir to combine. Add 1 cup washing soda and mix well. As it cools it will thicken. May be used immediately. Use 1-2 cups per load. Powdered Laundry Detergent 1 Cup Grated Fels Naptha Soap 1/2 Cup Washing Soda 1/2 Cup Borax For light load, use 1 tablespoon. For heavy or heavily soiled load, use 2 tablespoons.
TIPS � Liquid detergent can also be used as a pretreater for stains. � Ivory Soap, Deodorant Soap, and Beauty Bars can be substituted for the Fels Naptha Soap. � Essential Oils can be added to soap for fragrance. � More Homemade Laundry Detergent Tips or More General Laundry Tips
PRODUSE / PRODUSE DE UZ EXTERN / BORAX - DETERGENT
Pret : 67.52 RON *TVA inclus
Cod : 177
STOC TERMINAT ! Acest produs nu este momentan pe stoc, in cazul in care doriti sa il comandati el va va fi livrat in momentul in care va intra pe stoc.
DESCRIERE
Pudra Borax se produce din boratul de sodium ,mineral, natural de asemenea, numit si acid boric. Se concretizeaza in niste forme albe cristaline. Este ieftin si are multe utilizari industriale si de uz casnic. Este putin probabil ca Borax sa agraveze alergiile cum ar face alti detergentii care de cele mi multe ori contin parfumuri puternice si coloranti
Intrebuintari industriale
Industria sticlariei foloseste Borax pentru a ajuta la transparenta si la rezistenta la caldura, proprietatea din urma facand acest lucru util in ignifugarea tesaturii. Acidul boric este un ingredient de conservare a lemnului si a materialelor de plastic. De asemenea, este utilizat in fabricarea smaltului, selacului si a ingrasamintelor.
Spalatorie
Borax este un balsam de apa care ajuta la controlul mirosurilor si indepartarea petelor grele de pe rufe sau material delicate. Acesta este utilizat ca un amplificator de spalare, impreuna cu detergentul folosit in mod normal. Scutecele din panza poat fi inmuiate in apa fierbinte amestecata cu o 1 / 2 de ceasca de borax. Este cel mai bun pentru tratarea rufelor cat mai curand posibil dupa ce au fost patate.
Petele si Deodorizarea
Proprietatea de deodorizare a boraxului functioneaza foarte bine si pe covoare. Acesta este utilizat la fel ca orice odorizant de covor prin stropirea pe covor, apoi asteptati cateva minute inainte de aspirare. Scurgerile si petele, cum ar fi cele produse de mancare, bauturi sau urina de animalele de pe covor sau tesatura pot fi tratate cu borax si apa calda. Cel mai bine este de a verifica pe o bucatica mica solutia din borax si apa pentru a vedea daca aceasta va determina modificari de culoare inainte de a trata o zona mai mare. Saltele pot fi tratate cu borax uscat, frecand locul, umezit apoi cu apa calda si aspirat, dupa ce se usuca. Cosurile de gunoi pot fi curatate cu solutie de borax si apa, si pot fi stropite cu pulbere uscata pentru deodorizare dupa uscare.
Intrebuintari de uz casnic
Borax este un foarte bun dezinfectant de casa. Vesela clatita intr-o solutie din borax si apa calda va iesi stralucitoare. De asemenea, functioneaza si pe blaturi, frigidere sau sobe. Acesta poate fi folosit uscat ca un detergent pudra pentru chiuvet sau cazi, fara a fi insa prea abrazive. Aceasta deodorizeaza WC, mai ales atunci cand este lasat in toaleta peste noapte. De asemenea, este utilizat pentru a combate insectele si larvele din rufe sau din jurul casei. Produse cosmetice Borax are proprietati antiseptice si de emulsie. Astfel, este utilizat in produse de ingrijire personala, cum ar fi apa de gura, sampoane si creme de infrumusetare.
Avertismente
!! Borax este toxic in caz de inghitire, in doze mari, si necesita ingrijire medicala imediata in cazul in care se intampla acest lucru. Nu se dizolva la fel de bine in apa rece asa cum o face in apa calda !!
CREAMY SOFT SCRUBBER Simply pour about 1/2 cup of baking soda into a bowl, and add enough liquid detergent to make a texture like frosting. Scoop the mixture onto a sponge, and wash the surface. This is the perfect recipe for cleaning the bathtub because it rinses easily and doesn’t leave grit. Note: Add 1 teaspoon of vegetable glycerin to the mixture and store in a sealed glass jar, to keep the product moist. Otherwise just make as much as you need at a time. WINDOW CLEANER 1/4-1/2 teaspoon liquid detergent 3 tablespoons vinegar 2 cups water Spray bottle Put all the ingredients into a spray bottle, shake it up a bit, and use as you would a commercial brand. The soap in this recipe is important. It cuts the wax residue from the commercial brands you might have used in the past. OVEN CLEANER 1 cup or more baking soda Water A squirt or two of liquid detergent Sprinkle water generously over the bottom of the oven, then cover the grime with enough baking soda that the surface is totally white. Sprinkle some more water over the top. Let the mixture set overnight. You can easily wipe up the grease the next morning because the grime will have loosened. When you have cleaned up the worst of the mess, dab a bit of liquid detergent or soap on a sponge, and wash the remaining residue from the oven. If this recipe doesn’t work for you it is probably because you didn’t use enough baking soda and/or water. ALL-PURPOSE SPRAY CLEANER 1/2 teaspoon washing soda A dab of liquid soap 2 cups hot tap water Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle and shake until the washing soda has dissolved. Apply and wipe off with a sponge or rag.
FURNITURE POLISH 1/2 teaspoon oil, such as olive (or jojoba, a liquid wax) 1/4 cup vinegar or fresh lemon juice Mix the ingredients in a glass jar. Dab a soft rag into the solution and wipe onto wood surfaces. Cover the glass jar and store indefinitely. VINEGAR DEODORIZER Keep a clean spray bottle filled with straight 5 percent vinegar in your kitchen near your cutting board and in your bathroom and use them for cleaning. I often spray the vinegar on our cutting board before going to bed at night, and don’t even rinse but let it set overnight. The smell of vinegar dissipates within a few hours. Straight vinegar is also great for cleaning the toilet rim. Just spray it on and wipe off. MOLD KILLERS
Tea Tree Treasure Nothing natural works for mold and mildew as well as this spray. I’ve used it successfully on a moldy ceiling from a leaking roof, on a musty bureau, a musty rug, and a moldy shower curtain. 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. 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 two cups. Vinegar Spray Straight vinegar reportedly kills 82 percent of mold. Pour some white distilled vinegar straight into a spray bottle, spray on the moldy area, and let set without rinsing if you can put up with the smell. It will dissipate in a few hours.
For carpets there are three choices: salt, baking soda or cornstarch. Just as salt helps to restore the color of dark colored laundry, it also helps to bring out the color in carpeting, while at the same time, removing dirt. Sprinkle 1/4 to 1/2 cup of salt (depending on the size of your rug or carpet), let it sit for 15-30 minutes, and then vacuum. You can also alternate between salt and cornstarch. The instructions are the same. To remove odors from carpets, add 1/4 cup of baking soda to the salt (or cornstarch) and make a powder with the mixture, sprinkle on the carpet and let it sit for at least 30 minutes, and then vacuum. If you want to add a fresh scent to your carpet, you can sprinkle Cinnamon, or All Spice on the carpet, let it sit for 15 minutes and then vacuum. Bathrooms no longer have to be a chore to clean. The same cleaning products used in the kitchen are suitable for the bathroom; white vinegar, baking soda, and lemon juice. However, you can use rubbing alcohol and you've got a great glass cleaner. *Bathroom Glass Cleaner-1-2 tablespoons of white vinegar mixed with 1 quart of water in a spray bottle. To remove oily fingerprints and hairspray from the mirror, dab on a little rubbing alcohol and wipe with a linen rag. *Bathroom/Bathtub Glass Sliding Doors-1/4 cup white vinegar mixed with 3/4 cup of hot water. Those hard water stains will wipe away like magic! *Bathroom Floors-The same as kitchen floors: 1/2 cup of vinegar with 1-gallon hot water. This is safe for hardwood, linoleum, tile, and any washable surface. To polish wood furniture, wood floors, or even wooden blinds, and to have a wonderful citrus scent, use citrus oil. You can purchase a gallon of citrus oil from any home improvement store, or the local Wal-Mart. It costs about $5.00 a gallon, but will last you at least 6 months. Polishing Wood Furniture-Pour a small amount of citrus oil (undiluted) onto a lint-free rag, and polish to perfection. Cleaning and Polishing Wood Floors-Dilute one cup of citrus oil in one-gallon hot water. Use a sponge mop and mop floor. For heavy duty jobs, do not dilute. Cleaning Wooden Min-Blinds-Dilute 14 cup of citrus oil with water in an empty spray bottle. Lay the blind out on the floor or outside on a towel. Spray the blinds lightly, and wipe gently with a sheet of fabric softener. For crayon marks, spilled candle wax, and residue left from tape and other adhesive, dab with mineral oil and wipe gently with a rag. Mineral oil is the main ingredient of many commercial products that advertise the removal of greasy wax stains and marks. To further ensure that you are helping the environment to remain toxic free there are a few simple things that you can do: *Use Cloth Rags-Never use paper towels or the new "Disposable Wipes." Such products are bleached, and are therefore toxins. Recycle old clothing, sheets and towels into rags. Wash once a week and you'll never have to waste money on paper products again.
*Recycle Paper and Plastic Bags- Never buy plastic garbage bags. Use the bags that you get from the grocery store to dispose of cat litter and household garbage. Invest in cloth bags to use for groceries, and take only 1-2 plastic or paper bags from the grocery store to use as trash bags. Paper bags are the most environmentally friendly, however most cities have ordinances against using paper bags for weekly trash pick-ups. Minimize your use of plastic. A little planning can go a long way. Our planet and our homes deserve to exist as toxic free as possible!
10 Homemade Laundry Soap Detergent Recipes Here is a nice stack of different homemade laundry detergent recipes I’ve collected over the years. Do they work? Yes, I’ve had good luck with them.
Tipnut's Homemade Laundry Detergent At the time I was using homemade detergent, we had a relative who was in trade school living with us. Every day he was mechanic grease from head to toe–the clothes cleaned up nice! Making your own laundry detergent is a discipline and it’s not for everyone, but it definitely saves money–sometimes just costing pennies a load! First Some Tips: For the bar soaps required in the recipes, you could try Fels-Naptha, Ivory soap, Sunlight bar soap, Kirk’s Hardwater Castile, and Zote. Don’t use heavily perfumed soaps. Washing Soda and Borax can normally be found in the laundry and cleaning aisles. Some people with really hard water or well water may have to adjust the recipes if the clothes look dingy. Although several of the recipes have the same ingredients, the measurements are different–some contain a higher soap to water ratio. Test and see which works best for your laundry needs. You can make huge pails of this at once, or smaller quantities. Also if you can get your hands on a few empty liquid laundry detergent bottles they work great for storing the detergent. Just make
a big batch and pour in bottles, cap then use as needed–shake before use. Some of the recipes call for large amounts of water. Check with a local restaurant to see if they have any empty large pails from deep fryer oil–that’s how many restaurants buy the oil. See if you can have one or two of the pails after they’ve emptied it–just wash them out really well before using. They’re big, heavy plastic and very sturdy when stirring the soap and hot water. 10 Homemade Laundry Soap Detergent Recipes Recipe #1 1 quart Water (boiling) 2 cups Bar soap (grated) 2 cups Borax 2 cups Washing Soda Add finely grated bar soap to the boiling water and stir until soap is melted. You can keep on low heat until soap is melted. Pour the soap water into a large, clean pail and add the Borax and Washing Soda. Stir well until all is dissolved. Add 2 gallons of water, stir until well mixed. Cover pail and use 1/4 cup for each load of laundry. Stir the soap each time you use it (will gel). Recipe #2 Hot water 1 cup Washing Soda 1/2 cup Borax 1 Soap bar Grate the bar soap and add to a large saucepan with hot water. Stir over medium-low heat until soap dissolves and is melted. Fill a 10 gallon pail half full of hot water. Add the melted soap, Borax and Washing soda, stir well until all powder is dissolved. Top the pail up with more hot water. Use 1 cup per load, stirring soap before each use (will gel). Recipe #3 Hot water 1/2 cup Washing Soda 1/2 cup Borax 1/3 bar Soap (grated) In a large pot, heat 3 pints of water. Add the grated bar soap and stir until melted. Then add the washing soda and borax. Stir until powder is dissolved, then remove from heat. In a 2 gallon clean pail, pour 1 quart of hot water and add the heated soap mixture. Top pail with cold water and stir well. Use 1/2 cup per load, stirring soap before each use (will gel).
Powdered Laundry Detergent – Recipe #4
2 cups Fels Naptha Soap (finely grated – you could also try the other bar soaps listed at the top) 1 cup Washing Soda 1 cup Borax Mix well and store in an airtight plastic container. Use 2 tablespoons per full load. Recipe #5 Hot water 1 bar (4.5 oz) Ivory Soap – grated 1 cup Washing Soda In a large saucepan add grated soap and enough hot water to cover. Heat over medium-low heat and stir until soap is melted. Fill a large pail with 2.5 gallons of hot water, add hot soap mixture. Stir until well mixed. Then add the washing soda, again stirring until well mixed. Set aside to cool. Use 1/2 cup per full load, stirring well before each use (will gel) Recipe #6 2.5 gallons Water (hot) 1 Bar soap (grated) 3/4 cup Washing Soda 3/4 cup Borax 2 TBS Glycerin Melt bar soap over medium-low heat topped with water, stir until soap is melted. In a large pail, pour 2.5 gallons of hot water, add melted soap mixture, washing soda, borax and glycerin. Mix well. Use 1/2 cup per full load. Recipe #7 2 cups Bar soap (grated) 2 cups Washing Soda 2 – 2.5 gallons hot water Melt grated soap in saucepan with water to cover. Heat over medium-low heat and stir until soap is dissolved. Pour hot water in large pail, add hot soap and washing soda. Stir very well. Use 1 cup per full load.
Recipe #8 2 gallons Water (hot) 1 bar Soap (grated) 2 cups Baking soda (yes baking soda this time–not washing soda) Melt grated soap in a saucepan with enough hot water to cover. Cook on medium-low heat, stirring frequently until soap is melted. In a large pail, pour 2 gallons hot water. Add melted soap, stir well. Then add the baking soda, stir well again. Use 1/2 cup per full load, 1 cup per very soiled load. Powdered Laundry Detergent – Recipe #9
12 cups Borax 8 cups Baking Soda 8 cups Washing Soda 8 cups Bar soap (grated) Mix all ingredients well and store in a sealed tub. Use 1/8 cup of powder per full load. Recipe #10 – (Powdered)
1 cup Vinegar (white) 1 cup Baking Soda 1 cup Washing Soda 1/4 cup liquid castile soap Mix well and store in sealed container. I find it easiest to pour the liquid soap into the bowl first, stirred in the washing soda, then baking soda, then added the vinegar in small batches at a time (the recipe foams up at first). The mixture is a thick paste at first that will break down into a heavy powdered detergent, just keep stirring. There may be some hard lumps, try to break them down when stirring (it really helps to make sure the baking soda isn’t clumpy when first adding). I used 1/2 cup per full load with great results.
HomeMade Laundry Softener and Stain Remover You can save lots of money using these homemade softeners, I know I do! I didn't "invent" these recipes, they were passed along to me. I have used them with much success, so I want to share them with you... LAUNDRY SOFTENER Recipe #1 2 Cups White Vinegar 2 Cups Baking Soda 4 Cups Water Combine slowly and carefully over sink. The baking soda and vinegar will fizz. Pour into plastic bottle, cover, and shake. *Hint - Reuse your "Downy" bottle. Use 1/4 cup in the final rinse or in a "Downy Ball". Recipe #2 2-3 Cups Water 1 Cup Liquid Fabric Softener Large Sponge Combine water and liquid softener. Cut sponge in 1/2 and keep in liquid. When drying clothes, remove sponge, squeeze out excess liquid and place in dryer with clothes. When dry, just place sponge back in liquid to be used for next load. You can also use these products alone to soften: Plain White Vinegar - Add 1/2 cup to final rinse. Baking Soda - Add 1/4 cup to final rinse. Regular Fabric Softener - Dilute and use normally. Hair Conditioner or Cream Rinse - Pour 1 tablespoon into damp washcloth and toss in with clothes.
STAIN REMOVER Recipe #1 1/2 Cup Ammonia 1/2 Cup White Vinegar 2 Tablespoons Liquid Laundry Detergent (Use HomeMade) 2 Quarts Water Mix well, and store in spray bottle. *Hint - Reuse your "Spray and Wash" bottle. Recipe #2 1/2 Cup Ammonia 1/2 Cup Liquid Laundry Detergent (Use HomeMade) 1/2 Cup White Vinegar 1/2 Cup Water Mix well, and store in spray bottle. *Hint - Reuse your "Spray and Wash" bottle. Recipe #3 1/4 Cup Borax or Washing Soda 2 Cups Cold Water Sponge on and let dry, or soak the fabric in Borax mixture before washing in soap and cold water. Recipe #4 For Heavily Stained Clothing **NOTE: This is for use with white cotton, nylon and polyester only. 1/2 Cup Liquid Laundry Detergent (Use HomeMade) 1/2 Cup Electric Dishwasher Detergent 1/2 Cup Non-Chlorinated Bleach or Ammonia, Not Both Soak clothes in washing machine overnight or until stains disappear. Launder as usual.
You can also use these products alone to remove stains: Plain White Vinegar Hydrogen Peroxide Fels Naptha Castile Soap
How to Make Homemade Fabric Softener Instructions Things You'll Need: Baking soda Distilled White Vinegar Water Essential Oil (optional) 1. Making your own fabric softener is easy and much more economical that purchasing fancy fabric softener from the store. It's also much better for your family and the environment, since it is made from natural ingredients. 2 You will need to mix your ingredients in a large container, that will hold at least one gallon of fluid. You can do this in a large bucket or pot, and once the fabric softener is mixed, you can transfer it to the container you want to store it. 3 Start by adding 1 cup of baking soda to your large bucket or container. Then add 1 cup of water to the baking soda. You do not have to stir to dissolve the baking soda, as the next step will do that for you. 4 Now, slowly pour in 6 cups of distilled white vinegar. This will cause a chemical reaction with the baking soda, and the mixture will start to fizz. (This is why you need to mix it in a large container.) Let the mixture fizz for a few minutes to help dissolve the baking soda. 5 Now add 6 more cups of water to the mixture. This will stop the fizzing process. Stir to properly mix all ingredients together. 6 If you want to add essential oil, you will now add your choice of oil. 10-15 drops of pure essential oil is generally sufficient enough to give the fabric softener a pleasant scent. 7 Pour your fabric softener into your choice of container. If you have left over fabric softener or laundry soap bottles, those will work excellent for storage of your new fabric softener. Just make sure they are properly cleansed before you add your new mix. 8 When you are ready to do laundry, add 1 cup of your fabric softener to the final rinse of your laundry, just as you would a store bought fabric softener. Read more: How to Make Homemade Fabric Softener | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_2331685_homemade-fabric-softener.html#ixzz13xsR8LUZ
Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Recipes *Update: There are several comments from readers reporting both success and problems (namely that the homemade detergents below cause issues including a cloudy residue left on dishes). I don’t know why there’s a discrepancy, but it may have something to do with water temperature (not hot enough) or water quality (too hard, etc.). My dishwasher is still going strong with no problems, dishes are consistently clean with no residue and it’s about 20 years old–good old Maytag! Because these recipes I’ve collected below are at least 10 or 15 years old (I’m going from memory here), the problem could be with newer models of dishwashers? How much water is used to flush & rinse the dishes? I’m not sure. I would suggest you watch carefully how the homemade detergents affect your dishes when first trying them (do they leave a powdery residue?). If you have any advice or feedback, please feel free to share them below. Powder Recipe #1 1 cup Washing Soda 1 cup Borax Powder Recipe #2 1 cup Baking Soda 1 cup Borax For the above two recipes: Mix thoroughly and store in a plastic container, use approximately 2 TBS per load. Use vinegar in the rinse compartment as a rinse agent to help prevent residue Try adding 2-3 drops essential oil Powder Recipe #3 1/4 cup Washing Soda 1 TBS Liquid Dish Detergent Use the above for each load of dishes. Liquid Dishwasher Detergent Recipe 1 part baking soda 1 part borax 1 part water 1 drop lemon or orange essential oil per cup of detergent Mix the ingredients thoroughly and store in a sealable jug. Use 2 to 3 TBS per load. If you’re having a cloudy dishes problem after using the homemade detergents: Try adding a few drops of liquid dishsoap to the powder compartment when you add the powder.
You could also try cutting back on the amount of soap used (if you’re using 2 TBS, try cutting it back to 1 – 1 1/2 TBS). Make sure to use vinegar in the rinse cycle Homemade Laundry Detergent Save hundreds of dollars per year using these recipes! I didn't "invent" these recipes, they were passed along to me. I have used them with much success, and have saved tons of money, so I want to share them with you... Included are 3 liquid recipes, a powdered recipe, tips, and instructions about where to find ingredients. Liquid Laundry Detergents Recipe #1 3 Pints Water 1/3 Bar Fels Naptha Soap, Grated 1/2 Cup Washing Soda 1/2 Cup Borax 2 Gallon Bucket 1 Quart Hot Water Hot Water Mix Fels Naptha soap in a saucepan with 3 pints of water, and heat on low until dissolved. Stir in Washing Soda and Borax. Stir until thickened, and remove from heat. Add 1 Quart Hot Water to 2 Gallon Bucket. Add soap mixture, and mix well. Fill bucket with hot water, and mix well. Set aside for 24 hours, or until mixture thickens. Use 1/2 cup of mixture per load. Recipe #2 1 Cup Grated Fels Naptha Soap 1/2 Cup Washing Soda 1/2 Cup Borax 2 Tablespoons Glycerin 2 Gallons Water (NOTE: This recipe originally called for 2 Cups Water) Mix all three ingredients together. Add glycerin and water. Use 1/2 - 3/4 cup per load. Best when used with cold or warm water.
Recipe #3
Water 1 Bar Fels Naptha Soap, Grated 5 Gallon Bucket 1 Cup Washing Soda 4 1/2 Gallons Water Place grated soap in a small saucepan and cover with water. Heat on low until dissolved. Fill bucket with hot water, and add soap. Stir to combine. Add 1 cup washing soda and mix well. As it cools it will thicken. May be used immediately. Use 1-2 cups per load. Powdered Laundry Detergent 1 Cup Grated Fels Naptha Soap 1/2 Cup Washing Soda 1/2 Cup Borax For light load, use 1 tablespoon. For heavy or heavily soiled load, use 2 tablespoons.
TIPS � Liquid detergent can also be used as a pretreater for stains. � Ivory Soap, Deodorant Soap, and Beauty Bars can be substituted for the Fels Naptha Soap. � Essential Oils can be added to soap for fragrance. � More Homemade Laundry Detergent Tips or More General Laundry Tips
PRODUSE / PRODUSE DE UZ EXTERN / BORAX - DETERGENT
Pret : 67.52 RON *TVA inclus
Cod : 177
STOC TERMINAT ! Acest produs nu este momentan pe stoc, in cazul in care doriti sa il comandati el va va fi livrat in momentul in care va intra pe stoc.
DESCRIERE
Pudra Borax se produce din boratul de sodium ,mineral, natural de asemenea, numit si acid boric. Se concretizeaza in niste forme albe cristaline. Este ieftin si are multe utilizari industriale si de uz casnic. Este putin probabil ca Borax sa agraveze alergiile cum ar face alti detergentii care de cele mi multe ori contin parfumuri puternice si coloranti
Intrebuintari industriale
Industria sticlariei foloseste Borax pentru a ajuta la transparenta si la rezistenta la caldura, proprietatea din urma facand acest lucru util in ignifugarea tesaturii. Acidul boric este un ingredient de conservare a lemnului si a materialelor de plastic. De asemenea, este utilizat in fabricarea smaltului, selacului si a ingrasamintelor.
Spalatorie
Borax este un balsam de apa care ajuta la controlul mirosurilor si indepartarea petelor grele de pe rufe sau material delicate. Acesta este utilizat ca un amplificator de spalare, impreuna cu detergentul folosit in mod normal. Scutecele din panza poat fi inmuiate in apa fierbinte amestecata cu o 1 / 2 de ceasca de borax. Este cel mai bun pentru tratarea rufelor cat mai curand posibil dupa ce au fost patate.
Petele si Deodorizarea
Proprietatea de deodorizare a boraxului functioneaza foarte bine si pe covoare. Acesta este utilizat la fel ca orice odorizant de covor prin stropirea pe covor, apoi asteptati cateva minute inainte de aspirare. Scurgerile si petele, cum ar fi cele produse de mancare, bauturi sau urina de animalele de pe covor sau tesatura pot fi tratate cu borax si apa calda. Cel mai bine este de a verifica pe o bucatica mica solutia din borax si apa pentru a vedea daca aceasta va determina modificari de culoare inainte de a trata o zona mai mare. Saltele pot fi tratate cu borax uscat, frecand locul, umezit apoi cu apa calda si aspirat, dupa ce se usuca. Cosurile de gunoi pot fi curatate cu solutie de borax si apa, si pot fi stropite cu pulbere uscata pentru deodorizare dupa uscare.
Intrebuintari de uz casnic
Borax este un foarte bun dezinfectant de casa. Vesela clatita intr-o solutie din borax si apa calda va iesi stralucitoare. De asemenea, functioneaza si pe blaturi, frigidere sau sobe. Acesta poate fi folosit uscat ca un detergent pudra pentru chiuvet sau cazi, fara a fi insa prea abrazive. Aceasta deodorizeaza WC, mai ales atunci cand este lasat in toaleta peste noapte. De asemenea, este utilizat pentru a combate insectele si larvele din rufe sau din jurul casei. Produse cosmetice Borax are proprietati antiseptice si de emulsie. Astfel, este utilizat in produse de ingrijire personala, cum ar fi apa de gura, sampoane si creme de infrumusetare.
Avertismente
!! Borax este toxic in caz de inghitire, in doze mari, si necesita ingrijire medicala imediata in cazul in care se intampla acest lucru. Nu se dizolva la fel de bine in apa rece asa cum o face in apa calda !!
CREAMY SOFT SCRUBBER Simply pour about 1/2 cup of baking soda into a bowl, and add enough liquid detergent to make a texture like frosting. Scoop the mixture onto a sponge, and wash the surface. This is the perfect recipe for cleaning the bathtub because it rinses easily and doesn’t leave grit. Note: Add 1 teaspoon of vegetable glycerin to the mixture and store in a sealed glass jar, to keep the product moist. Otherwise just make as much as you need at a time. WINDOW CLEANER 1/4-1/2 teaspoon liquid detergent 3 tablespoons vinegar 2 cups water Spray bottle Put all the ingredients into a spray bottle, shake it up a bit, and use as you would a commercial brand. The soap in this recipe is important. It cuts the wax residue from the commercial brands you might have used in the past. OVEN CLEANER 1 cup or more baking soda Water A squirt or two of liquid detergent Sprinkle water generously over the bottom of the oven, then cover the grime with enough baking soda that the surface is totally white. Sprinkle some more water over the top. Let the mixture set overnight. You can easily wipe up the grease the next morning because the grime will have loosened. When you have cleaned up the worst of the mess, dab a bit of liquid detergent or soap on a sponge, and wash the remaining residue from the oven. If this recipe doesn’t work for you it is probably because you didn’t use enough baking soda and/or water. ALL-PURPOSE SPRAY CLEANER 1/2 teaspoon washing soda A dab of liquid soap 2 cups hot tap water Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle and shake until the washing soda has dissolved. Apply and wipe off with a sponge or rag.
FURNITURE POLISH 1/2 teaspoon oil, such as olive (or jojoba, a liquid wax) 1/4 cup vinegar or fresh lemon juice Mix the ingredients in a glass jar. Dab a soft rag into the solution and wipe onto wood surfaces. Cover the glass jar and store indefinitely. VINEGAR DEODORIZER Keep a clean spray bottle filled with straight 5 percent vinegar in your kitchen near your cutting board and in your bathroom and use them for cleaning. I often spray the vinegar on our cutting board before going to bed at night, and don’t even rinse but let it set overnight. The smell of vinegar dissipates within a few hours. Straight vinegar is also great for cleaning the toilet rim. Just spray it on and wipe off. MOLD KILLERS
Tea Tree Treasure Nothing natural works for mold and mildew as well as this spray. I’ve used it successfully on a moldy ceiling from a leaking roof, on a musty bureau, a musty rug, and a moldy shower curtain. 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. 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 two cups. Vinegar Spray Straight vinegar reportedly kills 82 percent of mold. Pour some white distilled vinegar straight into a spray bottle, spray on the moldy area, and let set without rinsing if you can put up with the smell. It will dissipate in a few hours.
