Natural Solutions

Homemade solutions for cleaning and personal care

Non-toxic deodorant

1 cup filtered/purified water

1 tablespoon sea salt

pinch of baking soda (optional)

Add sea salt and baking soda to water for an easy and very effective deodorant. You can apply your homemade deodorant with a spray bottle or apply the liquid with your hands. This recipe is a great alternative to messy deodorants that stain clothes and won’t discolor or damage your skin (no pit stains or dark underarms!). This natural spray leaves no residue or scent.

Disinfectants/Sanitizers

Add these storebought products to a spray bottle for simple fragrance-free germ-killing!

3% hydrogen peroxide

50-70% ethyl or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol

Colloidal silver (10-50 ppm)

Glass and hard Surface Cleaners

Vinegar: equal parts vinegar and water is all you need as a multipurpose cleaner. You can increase the vinegar to water ratio or use full-strength vinegar for tougher cleaning jobs.

Cleans most surfaces including wood and glass.

Castille soap and water: mix 1 tablespoon of your favorite castille soap for every 8 ounces of water. Use more soap as needed.

Cleans most surfaces, not recommended on glass.

Hydrogen Peroxide: hydrogen peroxide is a great window and mirror cleaner. A 1:1 ratio of 3% hydrogen peroxide and water cleans glass without steaks.

Avoid use on wood

Soap Scum Remover

3% Hydrogen Peroxide & Baking Soda

Method 1: Dampen cloth with hydrogen peroxide and sprinkle baking soda on cloth. Use cloth to scrub soap scum areas of glass and shower & rinse.

Method 2: Spray solution of equal parts hydrogen peroxide and water onto soap scum. Sprinkle baking soda on damp cloth. Rub cloth onto soap scum areas of glass and shower & rinse.