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Clean My Space: Natural DIY Home Cleaning Recipes

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All-Purpose Cleaner

Combine all the ingredients in an empty spray bottle and shake well. (Note: If you prefer, you can swap out dish soap for castile soap, but beware that castile soap should never come into contact with vinegar)

1½ cups water
½ cup rubbing alcohol
1 teaspoon gentle dish soap

Reprinted from Clean My Space by arrangement with Avery Books, a member of Penguin Group (USA) LLC, A Penguin Random House Company. Copyright © 2017, Melissa Maker

Caution: Essential oils are highly concentrated and should be used with care. Dilute essential oils as directed. Keep out of reach of children. Not for internal use. Avoid contact with eyes. Consult a healthcare practitioner before using if pregnant/nursing.

Toilet Bowl Cleaner

Combine the ingredients in a clean squeeze bottle with a cap. Squirt the solution around the toilet bowl, and after a few moments scrub with your brush as usual. Flush…and you’re done!

½ cup baking soda
½ cup water
¼ cup castile or dish soap
¼ cup hydrogen peroxide
15 drops Tea Tree Oil

Reprinted from Clean My Space by arrangement with Avery Books, a member of Penguin Group (USA) LLC, A Penguin Random House Company. Copyright © 2017, Melissa Maker

Caution: Essential oils are highly concentrated and should be used with care. Dilute essential oils as directed. Keep out of reach of children. Not for internal use. Avoid contact with eyes. Consult a healthcare practitioner before using if pregnant/nursing.

Wood Polish

Mix the oil and vinegar together in a clean spray bottle. Spray on, then wipe well with a paper towel. It’s like any good salad dressing – give it a good shake before using to mix the oil and vinegar together.

1 part white vinegar