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Clean Green Recipes

If you are searching for some simple, inexpensive ways to clean green, read on!

All Purpose Cleaner 4oz each of vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, lemon juice

Glass/Window Cleaner
1 cup rubbing alcohol (isopropyl)
1 cup water
1 tbs white vinegar

Furniture Polish
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice

Mopping Solution
mix 1/2 cup vinegar with 1 gallon of water

Toilet Bowl Cleaner
pour pure white vinegar in toilet and let sit for 30 minutes

Carpet Freshener
sprinkle baking soda throughout house prior to vacuuming

Carpet Stains
rub rubbing alcohol over stain in a circular motion with a cleaning rag

Freshen Drains
Grind orange or lemon peels in garbage disposal
or fill ice tray with vinegar and freeze.  Once frozen, dump ice cubes down drain.  This will help absorb nasty odors vs. covering them up.

Clean tough spots by making a paste mixing baking soda and water or baking soda with lemon juice and applying to stains for toilet, tub, sinks, or floors.  To scrub tough spots, sprinkle baking soda on a lemon half.  This is great for hard to clean stains.

Happy Cleaning!

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