Bleach Alternative
10 cups distilled water + 5 cups hydrogen peroxide + 1 cup lemon juice. Pour all ingredients into container, put lid on, shake well.
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DIY Household Products
Natural ingredients are toxic free & safe for children and pets. They're just as good, if not better, than shop bought chemical based products & are a lot cheaper. I advise buying 5 litres each of Hydrogen Peroxide, Castile Soap, White Vinegar & 1kg Sodium Bicarbonate - the base for many recipes below.
Note: I live in the UK so use litres & kilograms for measurement, however, I use a lot of American recipes so invested in a set of measuring cups - hence the fact many of the recipes are a weird mix of litres & cups.
Heavy Duty Kitchen Cleaner
180ml Distilled Water + 2 tsp Castile Soap + 60ml Rubbing Alcohol + 10 drops eucalyptus essential oil + 10 drops Lavender Essential Oil + 10 drops Rosemary Essential Oil. Combine in a spray bottle & shake well before each use.
Floor Cleaner
1 cup white vinegar + 1 tbsp castile soap + 1 cup baking soda + 2 gallons warm water. Can add essential oils if you like the room to smell fresh. I like lavender & lemon.
Washing Up Liquid
Fill bottle with castile soap almost to the top + 50 drops essential oils of your choice
Dishwasher Detergent
1 cup washing soda crystals + 1 cup baking soda + 1 cup sea salt + 1/4 cup citric acid + 30 drops lemon essential oil. Combine in a jar, shake well. Use 1 tbsp per load.
Dishwasher Rinse Aid
1 cup white vinegar + 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol + 1/4 hydrogen peroxide + 1 tsp citric acid. Combine in a bottle, use as needed.
Laundry Detergent
I LOVE this detergent. Click on the picture for a larger file to download.
Bathroom Cleaner
1 cup water + 2 tablespoons bicarbonate of soda + ½ cup white vinegar + juice of ½ a lemon + 30 drops essential oils. Combine in a spray bottle, shake well & use as needed.