How to Make Green Cleaning Products

Wouldn’t it be great if you could lower your weekly grocery bill, save time, and replace some of your chemical-filled household products all in one fell swoop? Well, now you can. Even better, you probably already have everything you need to get started Green Cleaning Products .

1. Laundry Detergent

   To replace your commercial brand, all you need are 3 simple ingredients: Fels-Naptha, borax, and washing soda. Grate a bar of Fels-Naptha and mix with a cup of borax along with a cup of washing soda in a blender or food processor for several minutes, until it reaches a fine powder consistency. Keep it in a sealed container and add 1 tablespoon to every load of laundry, or 2 to 3 tablespoons for heavily soiled loads.

2. Window Cleaner

   Just mix 1/4 cup of vinegar, 1/4 cup rubbing alcohol, and 2 cups of water in a clean spray bottle. Give it a shake and get ready to see those windows and mirrors sparkle like new.

3. Dish Soap

   Pour 1 ¾ cups of boiling water into a bowl. Grate a tablespoon of bar soap and add that along with 1 tablespoon of borax to the hot water. Whisk until the soap and borax have melted and allow the mixture to cool for a few hours. As it cools, the mixture will gel, allowing you to pour it into an empty detergent bottle and store it for ongoing use.

4. Drain Cleaner

   Commercial drain cleaners can do some serious damage to your plumbing pipes. If you have a clogged drain, simply pour a cup of baking soda into the drain, followed by 1/2 cup of vinegar. Cover the drain with a plate to prevent the bubbles from rising into the sink. Let that mixture sit for 30 minutes, then flush it with hot water until the drain runs clear.

5. All-Purpose Cleaner
   Here’s how to make cleaning counters, floors, and other solid (non-porous) surfaces a breeze. Just pour 1/2 cup of vinegar into a spray bottle and add 2 tablespoons of baking soda, 10 drops of tea tree oil, and fill the rest with water. Give it a quick shake to mix all the ingredients and you’re good to go.
6. Insecticidal Plant Spray
   Don’t let your houseplants fall victim to insects. Just add 1 tablespoon of liquid dish soap to a quart of water in a spray bottle. Shake it before each use.

Here at Norhio Plumbing, we’re all about going green as much as possible. As such, we offer a host of green plumbing solutions, including dual-flush toilets, how-flow shower nozzles, tankless water heaters, and more.  For plumbing solutions that help you conserve energy and water without having to sacrifice convenience, contact us today.