Guest guest Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Source: Natural Solutions Environmental Inc. Here are 17 of the compounds you can make and try for yourself: (Note: When you are to use or mix with WATER, use Distilled or RO Water.) REMOVING MINERAL DEPOSITS (Hard Water) Vinegar is great for removing calcium deposit build up. 1) Soak shower head in vinegar overnight, then rinse in hot water, to remove water deposits and keep it flowing freely. Take a baggy and fill it with vinegar and wrap it around shower nozzle. Leave it over night. 2) Use full strength on glass shower doors. With a cloth saturated in vinegar whip down door and let it soak over night. Depending upon amount of buildup you may have to do this a couple of times. 2) After you use a water distiller the deposits left in the heating chamber are mineral deposits. simply soak it over night with vinegar. DISINFECTANT Mix a half-cup of borax (a natural mineral that kills mold and bacteria) with 1 gallon hot water. Add a few sprigs of fresh thyme. Steep for 10 minutes, strain and cool. Store in a recycled plastic spray bottle or better yet, a GLASS spray bottle. OVEN CLEANER Make a paste of baking soda and hot water. Sponge onto stains and wipe clean. DRAIN OPENER Pour a half-cup of baking soda into drain. Then pour 1 cup of vinegar into drain. Wait 15 minutes then flush with boiling water. Repeat this process a few times if it is necessary. Do the same to freshen your garbage disposal. GARBAGE DISPOSAL FRESHENER Grind ice and used lemon or orange in the disposal. Besides freshening, the ice will clean and sharpen the blades. TOILET BOWL CLEANER Sprinkle some baking soda into the bowl. Drizzle with vinegar; scour with a toilet brush. This not only cleans, it deodorizes, as well. MOLD and MILDEW REMOVER Dissolve half-cup vinegar with half-cup borax in warm water. Mix them fresh for each use. BASIN, TUB, AND TILE CLEANER Rub the area to be cleaned with half a lemon dipped in borax. Rinse, and dry with soft cloth. CERAMIC TILE CLEANER Mix a quarter-cup of vinegar in a gallon of water. This removes most dirt without scrubbing and does'nt leave a film. LEATHER SHOE POLISH Add a shine by polishing it with the inside of a banana peel; then buff. FURNITURE POLISH - 3 ways! A) Use a soft cloth and wipe with a bit of mayonnaise. Rub furniture with a cloth dipped in cool tea. C) Mix 2 parts olive oil with 1 part lemon juice. Apply mixture to furniture with a soft cloth and wipe it dry. SILVER POLISH Clean silver with white toothpaste and warm water using an old soft bristled toothbrush. To magnetize tarnish away, soak silver in salted water in an aluminum container; then wipe it clean. WOOD FURNITURE CLEANER To remove water stains on wood furniture, dab white toothpaste onto stain. Allow the paste to dry and then gently buff off with a soft cloth. WINDOW and MIRROR CLEANERS - 2 ways! A) Mix 2 teaspoons of white vinegar with 1 quart warm water. Use a natural linen towel or other soft cloth to clean. Mix half-cup cornstarch with 2 quarts warm water. Apply with sponge then wipe with absorbent cloth or towel. Good for car windows and bathroom mirrors. Do not do windows or glass when sun is on them or if they are warm. This causes the solution to dry to quickly creating unwanted streaks. COPPER-PAN CLEANER Sprinkle surface of pans with coarse salt. Rub salt into stains with the cut half of a fresh lemon. FLOOR CLEANER Mix 1 cup white vinegar with 2 gallons hot water. For greasy floors, add one-forth cup washing soda and 1 tablespoon vegetable-oil-based soap to the mixture. CAR BATTERY ACID BUILD UP Pour a can of coke on the battery terminal ends. Wait 10 minutes and then clean terminal ends with water and a brush. Reducing the amount of chemicals used in the home is only one step towards a healthier indoor living environment. Keep in mind that these methods and mixtures are not new. They have been around for a long time, before the age of chemicals. Ask your grandmother about them and you may be surprised by her answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 This is helpful to me, thanks! > > Source: Natural Solutions Environmental Inc. > > Here are 17 of the compounds you can make and try for yourself: > > (Note: When you are to use or mix with WATER, use Distilled or RO Water.) > > REMOVING MINERAL DEPOSITS (Hard Water) > > Vinegar is great for removing calcium deposit build up. > > 1) Soak shower head in vinegar overnight, then rinse in hot water, to remove water deposits and keep it flowing freely. Take a baggy and fill it with vinegar and wrap it around shower nozzle. Leave it over night. > > 2) Use full strength on glass shower doors. With a cloth saturated in vinegar whip down door and let it soak over night. Depending upon amount of buildup you may have to do this a couple of times. > > 2) After you use a water distiller the deposits left in the heating chamber are mineral deposits. simply soak it over night with vinegar. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 hi all i have few more holistic things to add to the list aside from the fact that my myriad of illnesses have made me ultra sensitive to chemicals and additives i own 29 birds so i stay far away from store bought cleaning agents my favorite lemon juice in place of bleach it is a great brightener and also cuts grease. food grade diatomatious earth for insect control. tea tree oil for disinfectants but not around the winged things baby oil for sticky goo messes and salt and ice for scouring powder. and milk to brighten whites i also >add borax and vinegar to my laundry. and my favorite face scrub ever yogurt and jasmine rice powder. its also really good for a foot scrub and i use peppermint and distilled water as a room freshener. > If I can add one more to the list that I feel is important to realize. Most insecticides contain nerve agents that effectively 'turn on' the insect's nervous system full time; the insect dies from exhaustion. With those of us who have a neurological component (Mine are Peripheral and Small Nerve Fiber Neuropathies.) are especially at risk of side effects from these chemicals. > > I have found that a very effective ant killing and repelling compound can be made with liquid dish soap (Ivory, Dawn) and cinnamon oil mixed in a dilute solution with water. When sprayed on ants, the soap clings to their bodies and suffocates them. The cinnamon oil, and several other herbs that can be used, repel the ants from the area for at least a month. My brother uses it on outside ant problems at his house and the ants that are left alive do not come back for at least two weeks, even after rain storms. The solution can also be used with indoor pets, as the cinnamon oil discourages them from investigating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 hi all i have few more holistic things to add to the list aside from the fact that my myriad of illnesses have made me ultra sensitive to chemicals and additives i own 29 birds so i stay far away from store bought cleaning agents my favorite lemon juice in place of bleach it is a great brightener and also cuts grease. food grade diatomatious earth for insect control. tea tree oil for disinfectants but not around the winged things baby oil for sticky goo messes and salt and ice for scouring powder. and milk to brighten whites i also >add borax and vinegar to my laundry. and my favorite face scrub ever yogurt and jasmine rice powder. its also really good for a foot scrub and i use peppermint and distilled water as a room freshener. > If I can add one more to the list that I feel is important to realize. Most insecticides contain nerve agents that effectively 'turn on' the insect's nervous system full time; the insect dies from exhaustion. With those of us who have a neurological component (Mine are Peripheral and Small Nerve Fiber Neuropathies.) are especially at risk of side effects from these chemicals. > > I have found that a very effective ant killing and repelling compound can be made with liquid dish soap (Ivory, Dawn) and cinnamon oil mixed in a dilute solution with water. When sprayed on ants, the soap clings to their bodies and suffocates them. The cinnamon oil, and several other herbs that can be used, repel the ants from the area for at least a month. My brother uses it on outside ant problems at his house and the ants that are left alive do not come back for at least two weeks, even after rain storms. The solution can also be used with indoor pets, as the cinnamon oil discourages them from investigating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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