If you’re interested in trading in your old toxic cleaning supplies for some eco-friendly alternatives, you may be surprised at how many options might already be available to you without even having to go to the store. In fact, the most popular eco-friendly cleaning alternatives can be brewed in your own home from basic ingredients that are found in most pantries. Before you get started, take a look at the following list of ingredients to see what you already have and what you might have to go and get. Even if you are missing a number of them, they are all inexpensive and readily found at your local grocery store. Making your own green cleaning supplies will save you money and ensure a non-toxic environment for you, your family and your pets.
Common Green Cleaning Ingredients
- Water
- Baking Soda
- Essential Oils (e.g. eucalyptus oil, tea tree oil)
- Orange or Lemon Peels
- Vegetable Oil
- Castile Soap
- White Vinegar
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Rubbing Alcohol
- Borax
- Castile Soap
- Dish Soap
- Salt
Once you have at least the majority of these ingredients, you are well on your way to putting together an all-purpose, eco-friendly cleaning arsenal. Below are some recipes for frequently used cleaning solutions that can be put together from these simple ingredients. These are just a handful of green cleaning recipes, while there is a huge variety that can be put together using the simple ingredients listed above. (more…)