5 Earth-Friendly Cleaners You Can Make Yourself
Marian Holton-Manuel

Do you or members of your household suffer from multiple chemical sensitivities? If so, do you find yourself spending a lot of money on household cleaning products that are safe and nontoxic? Well, I am offering you a chance to save money by making your own safe cleaning products. All you need are five ingredients commonly found in most households: borax, lemon juice, vinegar, cornmeal, and baking soda.

Cleaner 1: All-Purpose Cleaner
Mix 1 quart of warm water, 1 teaspoon of liquid soap, 1-2 teaspoons of borax, and either a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of vinegar to cut grease. Store this solution in a spray bottle and use it for cleaning countertops, floors, walls, rugs, and more.

Cleaner 2: Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Pour 1 cup of vinegar into a bowl. Toss in a handful of baking soda. After this solution foams, pour it into your toilet bowl and let stand for awhile. Then scrub toilet bowl clean.

Cleaner 3: Tub/Tile/Sink Cleaner
Pour either baking soda or borax on any of these surfaces, and scrub with a good stiff brush.

Cleaner 4: Window/Glass Cleaner
Mix 1/4 cup of white vinegar with 1 quart of warm water. Wash surface and dry with a paper towel or crumpled newspaper.

Cleaner 5: Carpet Cleaner
Mix 2 cups of cornmeal with 1 cup of borax. Sprinkle onto the carpet. Leave it on for one hour, then vacuum. For tough stains, blot spot with vinegar in soapy water. Repeat until the spot comes out.

Marian Holton-Manuel is the Founder and Publisher of SaveMoneyDebtFree. She specializes in assisting men and women become debt free and financially independent by offering a variety of resources. You can reach Marian for more tips on eliminating debt and saving money at marian@savemoneydebtfree.com