Category Archives: baking soda

Put green into your spring cleaning

It’s worth checking this out, there are plenty of links to follow in the article itself.  I am only blogging their suggestions for household cleaners here: Via: Kentucky.com How-to: Making your own cleaning products It’s easy to make household cleaning … Continue reading

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Tough Job Oven Cleaning

For a very messy stove, or one that has not been cleaned in a while, this formula will help you fix the issue. First preheat the oven to 250F for 15 minutes, without racks or baking sheets, then shut it … Continue reading

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Oven Cleaning

Use this recipe for regular oven maintenance, for example once a week: Heat the oven to 250F for 15 minutes, then shut it off, leaving the door open. Combine the following ingredients in a spray bottle, adding water last of … Continue reading

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The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products

Via: cryptogon.com  Becky and I wash our hair with vinegar and baking soda. We brush our teeth with toothpaste made from baking soda, vegetable glycerin and salt. We use plant based bar soap for hand washing and bathing and plant … Continue reading

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Sink Rust Remover

Ingredients: 1/4 cup baking soda 5 drops essential oil of your choice juice of half a lemon Sprinkle baking soda on the stain, then add drops of essential oil and sprinkle with lemon juice. Let sit over night or several … Continue reading

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