More Green and Clean

Here are some natural cleaning recipes that I want to replace my toxic cleaners with:

Disinfectant- 1 tsp eucalyptus, clove or lavendar
2 c. warm water

Glass Cleaner- ¼ c. vinegar
2 qts. Warm water

Bathroom Mold- 1 part hydrogen peroxide
2 parts water
Or just straight vinegar

Dishwasher Soap- equal parts borax* and washing soda

Wood Floor Cleaner and Polish- equal parts vegetable oil and vinegar.

Furniture Polish- a few drops lemon oil
½ c. warm water
Mix well. Spray onto cotton cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.

Laundry Detergent- 1 c. Ivory or Fels Naptha soap
½ c. washing soda
½ c. borax*
Use 1 tbsp for light loads and 2 tbsp for heavy loads.

Oven Cleaner- Make a paste with ¾ c. baking soda, ¼ c. salt, and ¼ c. water
Spread on and let it sit overnight. Remove with a spatula and wipe clean.

Toilet Bowl Cleaner- ¼ c. baking soda
1 c. vinegar

*Borax is still toxic and all these ingredients should be kept out of reach of children.

I'm still not sure if I want to use the dishwasher soap and laundry detergent recipes because of the toxicity of borax. The whole point was to rid the house of toxic chemicals. I will keep searching. Stay tuned...

Resources:

http://www.pioneerthinking.com/homecleaning.html#windows
http://www.eartheasy.com/live_nontoxic_solutions.htm
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/8088/clngrn.html