Carpet & Rug Cleaners
Carpets and rugs are the catch-all of spills and debris. When properly cared for, carpets can be free of spills and accumulation on carpet that so often result in offensive odors or bacterial growth.
Dry Deodorizer
Ingredients:
- 1 c. baking soda or cornstarch
- 10 drops essential oil (optional)
Directions:
- Combine ingredients. Mix.
- Sprinkle on carpet and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Vacuum in both directions
Spills
Ingredients:
- Cornmeal
Directions:
- Sprinkle over spill and let sit for 10 minutes
- Vacuum in both directions
Window & Mirror Solutions
Windows and mirrors are subject to oil-based finger prints and water marks. To quickly dissolve these marks, use a solution of cleaning vinegar and distilled water.
Note: Distilled water dilutes the vinegar and is free of mineral traces which tend to leave streaks on the surface.
Fun Fact: Vinegar is made through a process where alcohols are distilled from grain and allowed to ferment. While fermenting, microorganisms process the alcohol into acetic acid and water, or vinegar. The acidic nature of vinegar makes it a powerful natural cleaning solution.
Fun Fact: Cleaning vinegar is a higher concentrated vinegar than the typical distilled white vinegars you buy at grocery stores. While distilled vinegars contain approximately 5% acetic acid, cleaning vinegars contain 6%. That might not sound like much, but at 1% higher concentration, cleaning vinegar is 20% stronger than white distilled vinegar. For best results when cleaning, use cleaning vinegar.
Window & Mirror Spray
Ingredients:
- 16 oz. spray bottle
- ___ cleaning vinegar
- ___ distilled water
Directions:
- Mix ingredients in a 16 oz. spray bottle.
- Spray solution onto surface and let sit for 3-5 minutes.
- Wipe in an Z-pattern from top to bottom using a clean microfiber cloth.
- Dry using a drying cloth.
- Polish using a polish microfiber cloth to achieve a streak-free finish.
Note: For windows and mirrors with higher levels of build up you may need to repeat this process to remove all of the grime
Bleach & Bleach Pens
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Ingredients:
(makes 1 quart)
- 2 cups hydrogen peroxide (3% solution)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice OR 1/2 teaspoon citric acid
- 2 cups water
- 10 drops lemon essential oil
- _____ cornstarch (for bleach pen)
Directions:
- Mix ingredients in a 1 quart bottle.