DIY natural cleaners

If you are a fan of chemical-free cleaning, then you are probably using these products already. If you are, then these tips will serve as a quick reminder.

Vinegar

Remove dirt and buildup with vinegar. Use vinegar full-strength for tough cleaning jobs and to remove lime or hard water stains, or mix the vinegar with warm water for a milder green cleaner.

All purpose

Make an all-purpose green cleaner by combining 1 teaspoon borax, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons vinegar, ½ teaspoon dish soap, 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice and 2 cups hot water. Store in a spray bottle and use like any allpurpose cleaner.

Dish soap

Clean tile and linoleum floors with dish soap or mild castile soap. Mix 2 tsp. of soap with 3 gallons hot water. Mop or wipe the floor with the solution, and then rinse with 1 cup of vinegar mixed with 3 gallons of cold water.

Polish

Polish wood floors with a mixture of equal parts vinegar and vegetable oil. Rub the polish into the floor, then buff with a soft cloth.

Stains

Remove stains from carpets and upholstery with club soda. Immediately saturate stains with club soda and blot until the stain is removed. Follow with a vinegarwater solution if the stain smells.

Glass

Get streak-free glass by combining ¼ cup vinegar with 4 cups club soda. Use rags made from T-shirts or use crumpled newspaper for cleaning to avoid lint on your glass. (eHow)