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Back to Basics: DIY household cleaners

Free of toxic chemicals, corn, coconut, gluten & soy.


Dish soap modified from: http://vegantableforfive.blogspot.com/2012/06/vegan-diy-liquid-dish-soap.html


-1/3 bar of grated KMF olive oil soap (I think some reaction reported, but "cleaner" than our commercial stuff

-1/4 cup Washing Soda

-1/4 cup Baking Soda

-20-30 drops tea tree oil

-6-7 cups water


Combine all ingredients in pot & bring to a low boil. Remove from heat & cool. Made 1/2 gallon


Dishwasher soap


Dry dishwasher soap mix:

-1 cup Borax

-1 cup Washing Soda

-1/2 cup coarse salt


When ready to use put 2 TBS in washer & add 1 TBS vinegar or lemon juice to rinse aid part. I did the lemon juice (safer choice for us


All PurposeDisinfectant


Mold/Mildew Stains


The science behind cleaners - great step by step (be sure to use safe for you ingredients) -


http://www.thedailygreen.com/green-homes/latest/green-cleaning-spring-cleaning-460303#slide-1


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