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Home Alchemy Cleaning Guide

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Includes ingredients glossary and essential oils guide.

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Ingredients

  • Nontoxic
  • Fight against mold, bacteria, viruses
  • Enhance wellbeing with herbs and plant extracts
Where you can buy
  1. Most local grocery, health and home stores.
  2. Baking aisle: Baking Soda, Vinegar
  3. Well.ca
  4. Amazon
  5. Links below
Top Staple Ingredients:
  1. CASTILLE SOAP - long lasting, can be diluted for: hand soap, face and body wash, dish washing, shampoo, all purpose cleaner, floor cleaner, laundry
  2. BAKING SODA - deodorizes, abrasive for stains/scrubbing, dishwashing, cleans drains, can be made to a paste to tackle tough stains and messes
  3. VINEGAR - all purpose cleaner, floor cleaner, laundry (helps whiten), helps clean mold spores, cleans drains

  • Great option for beginners

  • Can be a huge cost saver

  • MULTI TASKER - can be applied to a wide variety of household cleaning tasks such as hand soap, floor cleaner, multipurpose cleaner, shampoo (for pets and you), and food wash

  • Can be diluted to various strengths depending on the task.

  • Great option for those sensitive to chemicals.

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BAKING SODA

  • deodorizes
  • abrasive for stains/scrubbing
  • dishwashing
  • cleans drains
  • clear clogged drains

Recipes:
Dish washing -
use as scrub for tough food particles and residue. (can let it sit for 2 min for easier scrubbing. dilute in water with optional essential oils (lemon/lavender). Best combined with castille soap to form a paste for tough jobs and for easier
Drain cleaner/clog clearer -
put 1/2 cup to 1 cup of baking soda in drain, pour vinegar down and place towel over drain to contain bubble reaction. wait 5 minutes then put hot water down sink. Repeat as needed.
All purpose cleaner/mark eraser -
can be made as a paste diluted with water depending on strength needed to tackle tough stains and messes. Or mix with castille soap to tackle soap scum out from shower and tub.
Sink scrub -
mix with little water to create paste to clean and deodorize sinks. works great on stainless steel sinks. Can be mixed with castille soap also, but not necessary for stainless steel sinks.

Recipes:

  1. hand soap: dilute in water with optional aloe vera and essential oils (lavender)

  2. face and body wash: dilute in water

  3. dish washing: dilute in water with optional essential oils (lemon/lavender)

  4. shampoo: dilute in water with optional essential oils (rosemary/lavender)

  5. all purpose cleaner: dilute in water with optional essential oils (lemon/lavender)

  6. floor cleaner: dilute in water with optional essential oils (lemon/lavender)

  7. laundry: liquid can be diluted in water and bar soap can be grated and added to washing soda, baking soda and/or borax mix)

  8. tough stains: mix with baking soda to create a paste to scrub away. Can let sit for 2 min for easier removal

CASTILLE SOAP

The best natural ingredients to clean your home ranked by impact, multi-usability and efficiency:

  • Baking Soda

  • Vinegar

  • Castille Soap

  • Essential Oils

  • Hydrogen Peroxide

  • Washing Soda

  • Borax

  • Epsom Salts

  • Soap Flakes

INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is a versatile and naturally occurring compound with a wide range of properties and applications. Renowned for its gentle abrasive quality and alkaline nature, baking soda is a powerful cleaning agent and a staple in many households.

Properties:

  • Mild Abrasive: Its fine granules make it effective for scrubbing surfaces without scratching.

  • pH Neutralizer: Baking soda can balance acidity, making it useful for neutralizing odors and cleaning various surfaces.

  • Deodorizer: It effectively absorbs and neutralizes unwanted smells, making it an excellent choice for freshening up spaces.

Uses:

  • Cleaning Agent: Baking soda can be used to clean kitchens, bathrooms, and appliances. It effectively removes stains and grime when mixed with water or castille soap.

  • Odor Neutralizer: Place an open box in the fridge, freezer, or other areas to absorb odors. It can also be sprinkled on carpets before vacuuming.

  • Laundry: Adding baking soda to laundry helps enhance the cleaning power of detergent and neutralizes odors in clothing.

  • Drain Cleaner: Mix with vinegar to remove clogs.

1. Baking Soda

Vinegar is a versatile liquid made through the fermentation of ethanol, resulting in a tangy, acidic solution that has been used for centuries in cooking, cleaning, and medicinal applications. Its primary component, acetic acid, gives vinegar its distinct flavor and powerful properties.

2. Vinegar

Properties:

  • Acidic pH: Vinegar typically has a pH of around 2-3, making it effective for breaking down mineral deposits and cutting through grease.

  • Antimicrobial: Its natural antibacterial and antifungal properties help inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms, making it a popular choice for cleaning and preserving foods.

  • Solvent: Vinegar can dissolve certain types of substances, aiding in cleaning and stain removal.

Uses:

  • Household Cleaner: Its disinfecting properties make it effective for cleaning countertops, windows, and bathrooms, often combined with baking soda for added cleaning power.

  • Odor Neutralizer: Vinegar can absorb and neutralize unpleasant odors in the home, making it a great air freshener when used in a spray bottle.

  • Laundry Aid: Adding vinegar to laundry helps remove stains, soften fabrics, and eliminate odors.

  • Drain Cleaner: Mix with baking soda to remove clogs.

Simply Clean Recipes

  1. Clean Carpet Deodorizer

  2. Automatic Dishwasher Powder

  3. Toilet Bowl Cleaner

  4. Septic Tank Treatment

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David Suzuki "Environmentally friendly ingredients for DIY cleaning recipes"

  1. All Purpose Cleaner

  2. Drain Cleaner

  3. Glass and Mirror Cleaner

  4. Stain and Steel Cleaner

  5. Powdered Laundry Soap

  6. Liquid Laundry Soap

  7. Natural Sanitizer

  8. Furniture Polish

  9. Fruit and Veggie Wash

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TOP RESOURCES FOR READY MADE SOLUTIONS

GREAT COMPANIES THAT FOCUS ON NON TOXIC AND POWERFUL CLEANING PRODUCTS

Nature Bee

  1. Cleaning Kits: Spray bottle, brush, stylish swedish towel, bathroom cleaner spray tablets

  2. Hand & Dish soap set: foam hand pump, hand soap tablet, powder to gel dish soap tablet

  3. Refillable spray bottle

  4. Cellulose kitchen sponge

  5. Multi-purpose cleaning tablets

Blueland

  1. Starter Kits

  2. Refill Packs

  3. Hand Soap

  4. Dish

  5. Laundry

  6. Toilet

  7. Spray Cleaners

  8. Personal Care

  9. Cloths & Sponges

  10. Simple & low cost

  11. Stylish, wide variety of products

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Myni

  1. Foaming hand pumps and refillable spray bottles

  2. Personal care products

  3. A-purpose cleaning tablets

  4. Stone and quartz cleaner tablet

  5. Spray mop floor cleaner concentrate

  6. Toilet bowl cleaner

  7. Dishwasher detergent tablets

  8. Laundry tablets

  9. Stainless steel cleaning tablets

  10. Degreaser cleaner

  11. Glass and mirror cleaning tablets

  12. Bathroom cleaning tablets

  13. Hand soap tablets

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