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Spring Cleaning Goes Green

Before I dive into today’s post I’d like to take a moment to say thank you to Java at  Never Growing Old. Every week I join her blog hop and discover wonderful new blogs. She generously offers the chance to be randomly selected as a featured blogger . I am thrilled to have the coveted spot this week. Please stop by Java’s blog you’ll be glad you did. Don’t forget to tell her I sent you .

Okay now on to today’s post!

I know most of you have probably started and finished your spring cleaning  by now.  But, I’m just a little slow out of the gate this year. With the weather being so uncooperative it’s been difficult to get into spring cleaning mode.

But this weekend it’s happening!

Spring cleaning means different things to everyone. To me it means, washing down the patio furniture and  cleaning the windows. Taking care of a few of the things around the house that otherwise went unnoticed during our winter hibernation.

The windows are a big deal to me. Don’t you just love having the windows sparkling clean after the winter. Being able to see clearly through them  to view all of the lovely flowers in the garden is a must. I love watching the birds  to as they enjoy the endless ” all you can eat” buffet I provide for them regularly.

In our home we try and limit the use of chemical based cleaning products. Today I’m sharing with you some simple alternatives that work really well. I hope you’ll give one, or some, of them a try.

Baking Soda – Cleans and deodorizes.  It’s also a good scouring powder, but it can scratch so be careful where you us it.

Liquid detergent – Biodegrades safely and most are completely  non-toxic.

White Vinegar -or Lemon Juice – Cuts grease and freshens.

Washing Soda-( sodium carbonate) Cuts grease and removes stains. You will find it in the laundry section of your market ( I prefer arm and hammer)

 

Window Cleaner

1/4-1/2 tsp of dawn (or other liquid detergent)

3 Tbsp vinegar

2 cups water

Spray bottle

Put all the ingredients into a spray bottle, shake it up a bit, and use it just like you would a commercial brand. The soap in this recipe is important. Be sure to pick a cloudy day to wash the windows of wait for window to be in the shade. If it’s too sunny, the cleaning solution will dry too fast and you’ll have streaks. I use a washable microfiber cloth to wipe with, But the old newspaper page works well too ( just crumble a few pages into a loose  ball and wipe. A squeegee is great too!

All Purpose Spray Cleaner

1/2 tsp washing soda (sodium carbonate)

A dollop ( about a tsp) of dawn (liquid detergent)

2 cups hot tap water

Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle and shake until the washing soda has dissolved. Apply and wipe off with a sponge or rag.

Creamy Scrub

Simply pour about 1/2 cup of baking soda into a bowl, and add enough dawn (liquid detergent) to make a paste. Scoop the mixture onto a sponge, and wash the surface. This is also a great way to clean your bathtub because it rinses easily and doesn’t leave a gritty residue.  Just make as much as you need at a time, it doesn’t store well.

A little dab of olive oil on a microfiber cloth is a great furniture polish too.

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  1. Catherine says

    May 9, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Great tips Katherine!

    I have chemical allergies so I use these products to clean all the time. I’ve never tried the ‘creamy scrub’ before ~ but I sure will!!

    xo Catherine

    Reply
  2. Steph says

    May 8, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Thank you so much for this list! I am forwarding this link to my mom. She uses baking soda and vinegar (not together!) for everything… good to know she can use other things too! 😉

    Reply
  3. Camille says

    May 7, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Thank you for the good tips on Spring cleaning. I will try some of these cleaners.

    Reply
  4. Clayton Thomas says

    May 7, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Great tips. I am following your Twitter page. I try to do as much as I can so my wife doesn’t have to. Now, I can be a bit “greener.”

    All my best,

    Clayton
    http://www.claytonpaulthomas.com
    twitter: @claylauren2001

    Reply
  5. Beverly @ The Buzz says

    May 6, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Visiting from Java’s. Great blog! Thanks for the tips. We have those old storm windows and I’m ashamed to admit that I’ve never cleaned some of them–in the 5 years we’ve lived here. Some are too high and others are just too hard to get to. I keep hoping that if they get dirty enough, my husband will finally agree to get new tilt-in ones!

    Reply
  6. Sarah says

    May 6, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    I love making my own cleaners! It saves so much money and is environmentally friendly – win/win!

    Thank you for visiting my blog.

    xo,

    Sarah

    Reply
  7. Katherine says

    May 6, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Great tips! I think I found you on the blog hop too, I just love finding new awesome blogs. We’re huge fans of Simple Green in our house for everything because it’s safer than so many other chemicals. It’s really good to see a whole list of alternatives! Thank you!

    Reply
  8. Maria Matter says

    May 6, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Thanks for sharing these recipes Katherine!
    I’ve used baking soda & vinegar before for some cleaning, works great!
    I’m going to try the creamy scrub, my shower need a good scrubbing!
    Have a lovely weekend!

    Reply
  9. Ms. A says

    May 6, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Because I’m chemically sensitive, I’m a huge fan of baking soda and vinegar.

    Reply
  10. Deborah says

    May 6, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I love going green!

    Reply
  11. annechovie says

    May 6, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Thanks for these great cleaning solution recipes and for your kind comment and visit to my blog. Hope you have a terrific weekend. xx Happy Mother’s Day

    Reply
    • kath1960 says

      May 6, 2011 at 10:33 AM

      My pleasure, I enjoyed my visit to your lovely blog. Hugs

      Reply
  12. Coupon Queen says

    May 6, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    Congrats on the #2 spot over at Java’s!! 🙂 Love this post, I did one like it a while back about my grandmothers cupboard, no fancy cleaning supplies there. My favorite that she did was to let her sponge soak in salt water over night, it never got that stale smell and was always clean. She never used soap in her window mix so I will have to try this, sounds like it would work even better. Thanks so much for the great info! I am a new follower now and look forward to reading more great stuff. Have a great weekend!!

    Reply
    • kath1960 says

      May 6, 2011 at 10:33 AM

      Oh thank you so much. I was so tickled. Thank you for hopping over. Hugs!

      Reply
  13. Mitzi says

    May 6, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    OOOOH….I just love this. Never tried any of these and like you, I need to do some spring cleaning. Seems like a good opportunity to give some of these tips a try! Thanks! Have a wonderful weekend! Love the new button by the way.

    Reply
    • kath1960 says

      May 6, 2011 at 10:33 AM

      Thank you Mitzi, smooches!

      Reply
  14. Chrisitna Lucas says

    May 6, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    I’ve just barely gotten started with my spring cleaning. Lol. But I do love to use natural cleansers…other than it being good for the planet, it’s healthier for my family and kinder on my sinuses! Have a great weekend, Katherine!:)

    Reply
    • kath1960 says

      May 6, 2011 at 10:32 AM

      Thank you Christina, you are so sweet. Big Hugs!

      Reply
  15. elaine says

    May 6, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    New follower from the blog hops! Thanks for sharing these green cleaning tips!

    Reply
    • kath1960 says

      May 6, 2011 at 10:33 AM

      Welcome Elaine, I’m following you too 🙂

      Reply
  16. Mrs B says

    May 6, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    Excellent tips! I haven’t started mine yet… As much as I love it when it’s all done, I dread the whole spring cleaning thing. These cleansers might just make it a tad more tolerable. I bet the house would smell really fresh and clean too, especially if you use the lemon juice!

    I’m following from Java’s hop. I’d love to have you stop by and say hello sometime. Have an amazing weekend!

    ~Mrs B

    Reply
    • kath1960 says

      May 6, 2011 at 10:32 AM

      Mrs. B the lemon scent is wonderful, truly smells great. Hugs!

      Reply
  17. Alex J. Cavanaugh says

    May 6, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Lemon juice works great on grills!

    Reply
    • kath1960 says

      May 6, 2011 at 10:31 AM

      Thank you for adding that sweet Alex. Hugs!

      Reply
  18. Poetesswug says

    May 6, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    What great tips! Thanks!…And Happy Spring Cleaning to you! 🙂

    Reply
    • kath1960 says

      May 6, 2011 at 10:31 AM

      thank you my friend. Hugs!

      Reply
  19. java says

    May 6, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    Awwww this was so sweet! Thank you Katherine! I am so glad you were selected!

    Happy Happy weekend!!!

    Hugs.
    Java

    Reply
    • kath1960 says

      May 6, 2011 at 10:31 AM

      hugs right back atcha!

      Reply
  20. New End Studio says

    May 6, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    These make excellent cleansers, are low cost, and no chemical fumes! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • kath1960 says

      May 6, 2011 at 10:31 AM

      my pleasure, yes, cheap, cheap. They all work great too. Hugs

      Reply
  21. delightblog says

    May 6, 2011 at 3:49 AM

    Thank you for all the tips and recipes. I love making my own cleansers.
    Linda

    Reply
    • kath1960 says

      May 6, 2011 at 10:30 AM

      Thank you Linda, I hope you found some useful info. xo

      Reply
  22. thisisme says

    May 6, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Some really good housekeeping tips there Katherine about using natural products. I always try to do this as much as I can. I suffer from skin problems, and I’m sure all these chemicals in everything do us no good whatsoever. Have a good weekend!

    Reply
    • kath1960 says

      May 6, 2011 at 10:30 AM

      Thank you my sweet friend. Hags!

      Reply

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