Natural Household Remedies

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 scrub with a damp sponge.

Do not use ground sage or ground rosemary but only whole dried plant material.

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 stored.  Use large plastic jars  with shaker tops - spice or herb jars do the job well.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup baking soda
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 3 drops lavender, rosemary, lemon, lime or orange essential oil

Combine all ingredients.  Rinse the sink well with hot water, then pour cleanser int he sink and wipe with sponge or cloth.  Rinse well again with hot water.

If you find baking soda residue in your sink, rinse with vinegar once before the final hot water rinse.