"Queen of Clean" Part 1

Cleansers and Cleaning Tips

Here is a list of cleaning product you should never be without. And most of them are things you already have in your home. They can be used alone, together or in conjunction with other common household products such as salt or dish washing liquid to help you handle most of the cleaning problems in your home; and, are especially good for people with allergies and those of us who want to cut back on chemicals, or maybe just help our pocket book a little.

Here's your shopping list:

• White vinegar - mild acid
• Baking soda - great deodorizer, cleaner, and mild abrasive
• Lemon Juice - nature's bleach and disinfectant
• Club Soda - the best emergency spotter there is
• Spot Shot Instant Carpet Stain Remover - every home needs a good all-purpose carpet stain remover
• Borax - a base, a little stronger than baking soda
• Ammonia - good all-purpose cleaner (Never mix with chlorine-based products. Don't use it where chlorine has been used either. It creates ammonium chloride, which is lethal. Also, make sure you have adequate ventilation because it emits strong fumes).

Below are a few cleansers you can make using some of these. I will post more soon!

Baby Wipes

10 c. container w/ lid
1/2 roll Bounty paper towels
2 Tbsp. baby oil
2 Tbsp. baby bath
2 c. distilled water

Cut roll of paper towels in half. (Each roll of towels makes two containers of wipes). Remove center cardboard. Mix liquid ingredients, but don't shake because it foams. Pour over 1/2 roll of paper towels. Pull first towel up. If left to rest for one hour, all the liquid will be absorbed.

Window Cleaner

1/4 c. white vinegar
1 qt. water

Combine in spray bottle. Use a dry blackboard eraser on a dry window or mirror after cleaning to banish any streaks left behind.

Air Freshener

1 tsp. baking soda
1 Tbsp. white vinegar
2 cups water

Combine in spray bottle. After foaming stops, put on lid. Shake before using.

Scouring Powder - Non-toxic Grease Cutting

4 parts baking soda
1 part washing soda

Combine and store in shaker container.

Scouring Powder - Disinfecting

4 parts baking soda
1 part Borax

Combine and store in a shaker container.

Although my neighbor gave me these, they can all be found in The Queen of Clean's Books. You can find them at your local library or buy them here.