Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Green cleaning tip.


I can't take credit for this idea.  I got it out of a book.  However, every time I use it, I think "I must spread the word!"

So, here you go.  Instead of buying disposable cleaning wipes(that choke up landfills), make your own reusable ones.  I keep one jar in each bathroom and when I need a quick cleaning fix, wham-o!  Job done.  Here's how:  cut up old t-shirts in about 4-inch squares.  In an old glass jar, put 1/4 c. water, a couple of squirts of soap and some essential oils (if you have some).  Put the lid on and shake.  Then, add the cut up clothes.  Ta-da!  Pre-moistened cleaning cloths.  You may have to adjust the soap/water ratio.  If you use too much soap, you will have a soap-residue.  The beauty of all of this is that no chemicals are used so I just wash the dirty rags in the washing machine and add them back to the solution.

There ya go.

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