Category Archives: Green Cleaning Recipes

Make your own Soft Scrub

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Katie

I found a very easy recipe for Soft Scrub, and decided to give it a whirl. 3/4 Cup Baking Soda 2 tbsp Sal Suds 2 tbsp Water Combine well with a spoon in a left over plastic tub or jar, … Continue reading →

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Make Your Own Laundry Detergent

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Katie

I had posted a while back how to make your own laundry detergent. I saw a new recipe, and decided to give this version a try. It seems to work the stains out a bit better, and I like it … Continue reading →

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DIY Shower Cleaner

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Katie

I have found that many natural spray cleaners really do not do the job of getting the deep down yuckies of the tub. Little did I know that I had the two ingredients in my pantry that I needed to … Continue reading →

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Vinegar Fabric Softener

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Katie

I have mentioned this before, but I wanted to share it again. Vinegar is a FANTASTIC fabric softener. I usually just skip fabric softener altogether, but since I’ve been line drying as much as possible this summer, I notice when … Continue reading →

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Counter Top Stain Remover

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Katie

Whoever thought  it was a good idea to create white counter tops must have never made messes in the kitchen. Our house has your standard, white laminate counter tops and they stain HORRIBLY. When we first moved, we found only … Continue reading →

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Eco-Friendly Friday: Skip the Dryer Sheets

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Katie

Dryer sheets eliminate static cling, soften your clothes, and give them a pleasant scent. How do they do that, and at what cost to our health? Fabric softener sheets are covered with chemicals that, when heated, coat your clothing to … Continue reading →

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Kill Weeds Naturally

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Katie

Did you know that straight vinegar kills weeds? That means there is no need for harsh chemicals that remain in the soil and can get tracked into your home!     Vinegar contains acetic acid which kills all vegetation, so … Continue reading →

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How to Make Your Own Laundry Detergent

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Katie

I must give props to my good friend, Julie E. for her research for this project. Julie has two young boys, just like I do, and finding a natural detergent that will get the grass stains out of pants was on … Continue reading →

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The Four Products That Clean My Whole House

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Katie

I recently saw a story on the news stating how the air in our homes are highly toxic. Air inside the home is typically more toxic than our places of employment, public buildings, and the outdoors. I found a fantastic article summing up … Continue reading →

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How To Remove Ink From a Couch

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Katie

My boys are very supportive of my blogging. They are always looking for ways to extend my knowledge and research of all things earth friendly. My two-year-old decided I needed to figure out a non-toxic way to clean pen ink … Continue reading →

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