Comments on: Green and Frugal Cleaners

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:17:06 +0000

Taylor, I am seeing a trend toward more and more homemade cleaning products.

By: Taylor at Household Management 101

Taylor at Household Management 101 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:13:21 +0000

I love making my own cleaning products, because it is so cheap and yet they can be so effective. These three listed are my top three products, probably, although I think a far overlooked product is using hand dishwashing liquid also, mixed into a solution with water. It can clean so many things, and as long as it is not antibacterial I consider it pretty green too.

By: A Healthier Home: Reducing Toxins | Modern Gal

A Healthier Home: Reducing Toxins | Modern Gal — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 03:15:26 +0000

[...] items, look for reusable glass containers with matching lids. When cleaning the kitchen, opt for natural cleaners such as baking soda and vinegar. They both have so many [...]

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Fri, 15 May 2009 15:00:35 +0000

Hi Becca, I have yet to try the vinegar, either as a shampoo substitute or a rinse, but I keep reading more about it.

I like the peroxide bubbling action as well, and soak all of the toothbrushes to kill bacteria and clean them out.

Thanks for commenting.

By: 'Becca

'Becca — Fri, 15 May 2009 13:49:48 +0000

I wash my hair with vinegar. Click on my name for the details.

Another thing peroxide does wonderfully is cleaning tiny grooves, like where the steel sink meets the countertop. Pour it on and let it fizz 10 minutes or so, then wipe off. In addition to killing germs, it will bubble gunk out of the grooves.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:11:38 +0000

Jenny, gotta love that.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:41:00 +0000

great tips. i’m not the one who does the cleaning in my house, but i’ll show this to my husband. hes my maid. HAHA

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 14 May 2009 04:36:29 +0000

Kristi and Multi-Tasking Mommy, thanks for the suggestions.

By: Multi-Tasking Mommy

Multi-Tasking Mommy — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:42:53 +0000

I use vinegar and water in a spray bottle to clean my sons’ high chair tray.

I use a mix of vinegar and hydrogen peroxide to clean my kitchen counters and sinks.

I use baking soda and vinegar to clean my shower.

By: Kristi_runwatch

Kristi_runwatch — Thu, 14 May 2009 00:19:53 +0000

Love the tip about peroxide to disinfect the cutting board!!! Thank you!

I use baking soda as a carpet deoderizer, too – just sprinkle all over the carpets, let stand for a while, and then vacuum! I wrote about baking soda here: http://runwatchplaywait.blogspot.com/2009/03/war-on-stink-i-baking-soda.html
And here are some other cheap cleaner recipes I use: http://runwatchplaywait.blogspot.com/2008/09/homemade-cleaners.html