House Cleaning Tips - Three Natural Cleaners

White distilled vinegar. This is a powerful deodorizer. And that’s exactly why I use it as a base for just about every cleaner. It also works well to dissolve soap film, as well as any mineral deposits from evaporated water. Baking soda. The word “miracle” is bandied about so much these days. But I’m going to add it to this discussion on cleaning as well. Baking soda is, after all, truly a miracle natural cleanser. Baking soda does more than just absorb odors. It’s also a very effective mild abrasive that can be safely used to clean sinks, bathtubs and counter tops. But what makes baking soda so welcome as a cleanser is that it’s non-toxic. Liquid soap or detergent. What kind of liquid soap? I prefer to purchase mine at the health food store. It’s called liquid castile soap. If you can’t find it easily, ask a clerk. He’ll be able to direct you to it. And if not, I’m sure the store would be willing to order it. You can also find it on the internet. Now you can make the vinegar smell a little less like vinegar. I use a variety of scents from lavender to tea tree. Tea tree oil, in fact, is an effective disinfectant. You may want to keep this mixture handy for such places as the bathroom and kitchen. Not only will your house smell good, but you can be sure that you’re removing many, if not all of the germs, at the same time You may be able to find essential oils at the pharmacy counter or grocery store. If you can’t, you can always buy them online!