Natural Cleaners: Part 1

I asked what to do next, and natural cleaners was the answer.

Most of what I know about natural cleaners I have learned through researching the internet, learning from the little old lady I used to help, and Some I have learn through trial, and error.

Today I just want to share the e-mail I got today that is very interesting!

It is from realsimple.com

"Use white bread to: Dust an oil painting. Gently dab a slice of white bread over the surface to pick up dirt and grime."

"Use ketchup to: Remove tarnish from copper and brass cookware. Squeeze ketchup onto a cloth and rub it on pots and pans. They should go back to their coppery color in minutes. Rinse with warm water and dry with a towel."

Oatmeal

"Use it to: Scrub very dirty hands. Make a thick paste of oatmeal and water; rinse well."

Oatmeal can also be used to help dry skin.

Rice

"Use it to: Clean the inside of a vase or a thin-necked bottle. Fill three quarters of the vessel with warm water and add a tablespoon of uncooked rice. Cup your hand over the opening, shake vigor-ously, and rinse."

Tea

"Use it to: Scour rusty garden tools. Brew a few pots of strong black tea. When cool, pour into a bucket. Soak the tools for a few hours. Wipe each one with a cloth. (Wear rubber gloves or your hands will be stained.)"

Tea bags can also help with pink eye

Glycerin

"Use it to: Remove dried wax drippings from candlesticks. Peel off as much wax as possible, then moisten a cotton ball with glycerin and rub until clean."

Club Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide

"Use club soda to: Shine up a scuffed stainless-steel sink. Buff with a cloth dampened with club soda, then wipe dry with another clean cloth."

"Use hydrogen peroxide to: Disinfect a keyboard. Dip a cotton swab in hydrogen peroxide to get into those nooks and crannies."

Hydrogen peroxide can also be used in place of bleach

Cornstarch

"Use it to: Clean grease spills on carpets. Pour cornstarch onto spots and let sit for 15 to 30 minutes before vacuuming."

I am going to try this one on an old stain from my BB aromatherapy sugar scrub....hopefully it works on set grease (oil) stains

Rubbing Alcohol

"Use it to: Erase permanent-marker stains from finished wood floors or solid-surface countertops. Pour rubbing alcohol onto a cotton ball and apply."

Elbow grease, and a little salt may be required.

Hopefully this is interesting to you too!