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You can stop pouring money down the drain and help avoid environmental issues by skipping harsh chemicals in detergents and other cleaners. Make your own cleaners with simple ingredients you have around the house rather than buying products with harsh chemicals.

Try out the homemade cleaner recipes listed below: You’ll save money (and we all love saving money right?) and you’ll be helping the environment at the same time. You’ll be pleasantly surprised and pleased with the performance of these homemade cleaners-I know I was. The best part is, most of us have these ingredients in the house already and by using these homemade cleaners, we no longer have to buy dozens of different cleaning products that are targeted to individual cleaning tasks. (That also saves storage space in your house-another good thing!)

• Combine baking soda and vinegar, flush with boiling water for an effective drain cleaner.
• Use lemon juice to remove mildew.
• Use corn starch for a carpet deodorizer.
• Combine 1 cup white vinegar and 1 gallon warm water for a floor cleaner for vinyl type floors.
• Clean wood floors with 1/2 cup white vinegar mixed with 1 gallon warm water.
• Make all purpose cleaner by combining 2 tablespoons ammonia, 1 teaspoon dish detergent, 2 cups rubbing alcohol, 4 drops food coloring (optional) and a few drops of your favorite essential oil for a fresh scent (orange or (more…)