Category Archives: vinegar

The Toxic Chemistry of Everyday Products

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Anne

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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Appliance Cleaner “Lemon Wonder”

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Anne

Works great for stove tops and refrigerators if s[prayed generously on the appliance and wiped off with a damp sponge or cloth, and then wiped dry with another cloth. Ingredients: 1 tsp liquid castile soap 1/8 cup white vinegar 1/4 … Continue reading →

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Cleaning Faucets

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Anne

Ingredients: water vinegar 3-4 drops citrus essential oil A simple mixture of equal parts of vinegar and water is the best thing for cleaning faucets. Buildup of grime around the base can be treated with a 3-4 drops of a … 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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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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