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Recipes for DIY Green CleaningIf 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

  1. Water
  2. Baking Soda
  3. Essential Oils (e.g. eucalyptus oil, tea tree oil)
  4. Orange or Lemon Peels
  5. Vegetable Oil
  6. Castile Soap
  7. White Vinegar
  8. Hydrogen Peroxide
  9. Rubbing Alcohol
  10. Borax
  11. Castile Soap
  12. Dish Soap
  13. 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…)