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Things I use to clean in my Chemical free house
14
items I have been making my own cleaners for 35 years and the
products I choose are safe for sensitive people and their pets.
Sections
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Non toxic laundry supplies
Bathroom basics
In the kitchen
Floors
Non toxic laundry supplies
Boric Acid is a natural mineral that helps to break down molecules in water to make it softer and help freshen & brighten your clothes naturally. I also use it as a natuaral scent free odor absorbant and cleaner on carpets and floors. Also, great...
Borax Laundry Detergent - Target
Seventh Generation laundry detergent is safe and effective. I recommend the free and clear if you are exta sensitive to fragances. If you like scents on your fresh laundry, this is one if the few brands that uses natural oils and are pleasantly scent...
Seventh Generation Liquid Laundry Detergent - Target
Oxyclean is a peroxide based bleach alternative. (Bleach is a neurotoxin that I don't use AT ALL) I add to almost every load of laundry that I do in my household of many pet "accidents". It removes odor and stains as well as sanitizing any mold or ba...
Oxiclean Powder Versatile Stain Remover Free - 3.5lbs - Target
I add about a half cup of vinegar to every load of laundry. I have discovered that it works quite well putting it in the fabric softener section as well as pouring a little in with the load. Vinegar freshens and disenfects your laundry without leavin...
Vinegar White - Target
Bathroom basics
Chalk based scratch free scouring powder. I have been using Bon Ami for over 30 years ...It is unscented with no harsh chemicals and makes hard to clean surgaces sparkle!
Bon Ami Scratch-free Powder Cleanser 14 Oz Pwdr - Target
Hydrogen peroxide is an approved disinfectant according to organic standard. Put in a spray bottle mixed with water and sprayed on bathroom surfaces, kitchen counters and laundry stains it is also effective at dissolving pet accidents and helping dis...
Hydrogen Peroxide Topical Solution USP - 32oz - up&up™ - Target
Vinegar is my number # ingredient I use in my home made cleaning products. Useful for disinfecting surfaces , cleaning glass and removing lime and water spots. Mix with water and use plain or use your own custom essential oils. Also, available premix...
Vinegar Cleaning - Target
In the kitchen
Dish soap that is not toxic or harsh on your hands really makes a difference. If I use regular dish soaps, I break out in rashes and my hands start to dry out and get cracked skin. This is not the case at all with plant based dish soaps.
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Bon Ami is my natural scrubbing powder choice for making stainless steel pots and sinks, copper and porcelein get back to it's original shine. (Tip: For burnt on food in pots,fill the bottom of the pot with water and bring to a boil for @2-5 minutes....
Bon Ami Scratch-free Powder Cleanser 14 Oz Pwdr - Target
These are perfect for getting those hard burnt on food from your pots. (Tip: Soften it up first by boiling some water in the bottom 😉)
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Floors
These are my favorite tools and supplies to use on floors for myself and my clients. Efficiency and ease of use are key, especially when cleaning floors to reduce unnecessary stress on our bodies (and spirit😇)
I still like to use Murphy's oil soap about once a month on my wood floors to give them some protection and a nice shine. I clean the floor first with vinegar and peroxide in water and maybe some clove essential oil to sanitize and then add just a bi...
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Citra solv is an extra duty citrus based solvent cleaner to remove labelsfrom jars, tough sticky and greasy residues. Safe on most surfaces.
Citra Solv Concentrate 16oz 2 Pack - Target
These types of bufffing floor mops work especially well before and in between deep cleans to pick up fur and debris without kicking it all up in the air. I like that they are easy to rinse out and put back on while I am cleaning. I get the surface de...
Mops : Floor Care - Target
The Libman wonder mop is literally the first essential item I grab when I am moving into a new house or onboarding a new cleaning client for the last 25 years. It is soooo much lighter and easier to use and ring out than a standard rope mop and the h...
Libman Wonder Mop - Target