Indoor Air Pollution: Cleaning Supplies
Follow these recipes to make easy and safe cleaning products for use in your home.
Floor Cleaner
- Mix 1 cup white vinegar in 1 gallon water
- Rinse with clear water
- Add a drop or two of liquid dish soap for stubborn or greasy areas
All-Purpose Spray Cleaner
- Fill a spray bottle with 1 cup vinegar
- Add 2 cups water and several drops of liquid dish soap
- Shake well before using
Scouring Powder
- Shake baking soda directly out of box and scrub with sponge
- Add a drop or two of liquid dish soap for stubborn greasy areas
Toilet Bowl Cleaner
- Pour 1/4 cup baking soda into the toilet bowl
- Add 1 cup vinegar
- Close lid
- Let sit for 30 minutes then brush and flush
Dusting Spray
- 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar
- Add all to a 24 oz. spray bottle filling the rest with water
- Shake well before using
- You can add a little lemon juice for a fresh scent
Dusting
- Use a dry microfiber cloth
- Machine wash or rinse when done
- Allow cloth to dry