Category Archives: baking soda

Porcelain Sink Saver

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Anne

Stubborn sports are difficult to clean in a porcelain sink without leaving scruff marks.  But this herbal remedy will be hard on even the stubborn stains, yet soft on your beautiful porcelain sink. Ingredients: 1 part sage, rosemary, lemon balm, … Continue reading →

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Stubborn Stain Sink Scrubber

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Anne

Allow this powder to rest on the stains for a little while. For less stubborn stains no resting is needed. Ingredients: 1/4 cup borax 1/4 cup baking soda 8 drops essential oil, either rosemary, eucalyptus or tea tree 3/4 cup … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Kitchen Sink Cleanser

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Anne

Ingredients: 1 cup baking sod 3 tsp ground cinnamon 3 drops essential oil, either cedar or sweet orange Combine ingredients in an airtight container and shake well.  Use the airtight container to store, too.  When needed, sprinkle a small amount … Continue reading →

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Herbal Kitchen Sink Cleanser

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Anne

Ingredients: 1/2 cup baking soda 1/2 cup dried, coarsely ground sage leaves 1/4 cup ground rosemary leaves Combine ingredients and shake well.  Use airtight container to store.  When needed, sprinkle a small amount of the mixture into the sink and … Continue reading →

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Cleaning the Kitchen Sink

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Anne

Here is a recipe for a basic sink cleaner that can be used for stainless steel and porcelain sinks alike.  If you store the vinegar separately, the baking soda-essential oil mixture can be made in larger quantities in advance and … Continue reading →

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