CactusPair Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 to clean the toilets and other yucky jobs where you want to kill germs? I've been using vinegar on the floors lately and like baking soda for scrubbing the sink. But I always use bleach for the potty and such. And I abuse the clorox wipes like there's no tomorrow (shame:o). It's a habit I'm having a hard time breaking now that I've been livin' the good life.:tongue_smilie: And what kind of rag or cloth do you use when cleaning green in the bathroom? Do you wipe down the toilets with rags or paper towels? Any green tips much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Even in the bathrooms, I use vinegar on the counters. In the toilet, I use a splash of dish soap and some hydrogen peroxide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CactusPair Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 Oh, hydrogen pyroxide is a good one! I forgot about that. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 We clean the loo with eucalyptus oil, and use vinegar and bicarb soda for virtually everything else. Don't worry so much about the toilet, unless your toddler or dog drinks out of it. I use ordinary kitchen cloths, and tie a knot in the one I use for the toilet. Clean toilet, and cloth goes into the next load of washing. That simple :) Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camy-7 boybarians 1 lady Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Vinegar, bulk essential oils (lavender, peppermint, fir needle, & tea tree), baking soda, salt, borax, Bac-Out by Biokleen (love this stuff...I even dilute it), Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds (love it!), Citra Solve (love it...very economical), washing soda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Camy, where do you buy your bulk oils? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 diluted tea tree oil is wonderful for killing germs. I always wash floors with diluted vinegar. I don't know about toilet..... still using chemicals. I make my own laundry soup and LOVE it. It is gentle, leaves clothes smelling clean and good, and is CHEAP, CHEAP, CHEAP. I make 5 gallons of laundry soap at a time and it lasts months for my family of 6 who happily lives on a long dirt road, acreage AND farm. (all which equal DIRT, DIRT, DIRTY) :D Laundry soap recipe: ingredients: 1 bar Fels Naptha soap 1 can or box Arm and Hammer super washing soda directions: grate soap into sauce pan, just cover with water heat on low stirring constantly until dissolved; remove from heat pour 4 and 1/2 gallons hot tap water into 5 gallon bucket add melted soap liquid add 1 cup super washing soda , stir well leave overnight stir gel the following day and it is ready for use use 1 cup per normal wash facts: okay with bleach and borax no perfume smell works very well 5 gallons costs 2$ lasts 3 months with 6 kids in the house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Vinegar, bulk essential oils (lavender, peppermint, fir needle, & tea tree), baking soda, salt, borax, Bac-Out by Biokleen (love this stuff...I even dilute it), Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds (love it!), Citra Solve (love it...very economical), washing soda. Camy, can you share which products you share for what cleaning jobs? Thanks! Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Vinegar and baking soda are my "staples." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelda Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I admit, I buy them. I love bathroom wipes for quick clean-ups but I get the Method ones. They fall apart like crazy but I guess that's the point. I am finishing up a giant jug of Ecos laundry soap and will never buy it again. It does a nice job cleaning clothes but it doesn't touch stains. If I miss one (and I always miss at least one) its still there after the wash. If I pretreat, pre-soak, wash in warm, stain cycle...its still there. If I do that whole thing twice...its still there. By then, how eco-friendly is it? I could have used another detergent and washed once in cold water. Seventh Generation is better but I miss the heck out of Tide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekanamom Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I recently switched all my cleaning products to Method. Even the laundry detergent. (I must say that the dishwashing pellets work better than any other dishwasher detergent I've ever used. Makes up for being a little more expensive.) Everything sparkles and smells nice. I use the Method biodegradable wipes to clean the outside of the toilets. Microfiber cloths for all other surfaces. However... once we have used up all the glass cleaner, I am going to re-fill those bottles with my homemade vinegar/water/tea tree oil mix. :) It works just as well (maybe even a bit better) and is much less expensive. Occasionally I will get out the steam cleaner to blast the grout in the shower. As long as the steamer is out, I blast all the toilets as well. Between the Method products and the steam cleaner, I don't worry too much about germs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyR Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 (edited) I never thought of making my own laundry detergent. Any one else like to share their laundry recipes? Edited October 13, 2008 by LadyNancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camy-7 boybarians 1 lady Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Denise, see this post for more info: http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?p=588949#post588949 Blessings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camy-7 boybarians 1 lady Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Stephanie, I purchase my bulk oils from a local friend. Blessings! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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