Homemade & Natural Produce Wash April 8, 2009

For a Natural Produce Wash, combine:

• 3 cups filtered water
• 3 Tbsp white distilled vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 2 Tbsp baking soda
• a few drops of lemon juice

Mix ingredients in a spray bottle.  Mist fruits/vegetables and rinse with cold water to get your produce naturally free of dirt and/or pesticides!

 

**Not recommended for mushrooms because they might absorb the flavor.

Simple & natural air fresheners! March 26, 2009

• White vinegar – removes odors naturally on surfaces and in the air.
• Baking soda- absorbs odors.  Keep an open box in the refrigerator, closets, under sinks, etc.
• Essential oils:  1. diluted in water can be used as a room spray  (try sweet orange &  lavender or lemon & cedar)   2. add to a bowl of water - adds moisture to dry, inside air during winter months   3. burn in an aromatherapy diffuser (my favorite!)
• Soy or beeswax candles – made of natural waxes so you can enjoy the pleasant scent without harmful chemicals being released into the air.
• Boiling spices like cinnamon in water releases its scent.

Natural Glass & Window Cleaner Recipe October 17, 2008

In an empty spray bottle:

 

1 part water

1 part white vinegar

1 part alcohol

 

SO SIMPLE!

 

(It will smell like vinegar, but the smell will dissipate relatively quickly)