DIY: Tub Scrub
I’ve really been enjoying getting into greener ways of keeping my house clean. It might take a few minutes to whip things together (if that long) but these are non-toxic and just as effective, or more, than the stuff you buy. Plus, they’re way cheaper.
My advice for most household cleaning DIYs? Buy a big thing of baking soda and a big thing of white vinegar (hello Costco!) and you’re pretty much set to make anything.
Today’s DIY is tub scrub from good ol’ Martha.
Tub Scrub by Martha Stewart
It works. It really does. I was skeptical at first but thought, why not try it? Oh the relief! I’ve used the toxic stuff in the past, because, well, that’s what I grew up using but it’s made me sick (literally). And with bathrooms being not very well ventilated to begin with it’s horrible being stuck in a small space with toxic fumes enveloping you. And then I think about those toxic fumes getting to everyone else, especially YS2.
I will admit that for the more troublesome spots, a little more “elbow-grease” is required but not much. And when considering your health and the environment (and pocketbook) it’s a minor detail.
So, now I’ve got a non-toxic solution to a clean bathroom without poisoning everything and everyone. Oh, and it’s good in the sink too.
Happy scrubbing!
My advice for most household cleaning DIYs? Buy a big thing of baking soda and a big thing of white vinegar (hello Costco!) and you’re pretty much set to make anything.
Today’s DIY is tub scrub from good ol’ Martha.
Tub Scrub by Martha Stewart
- 1 cup baking soda
- Several drops anti-bacterial essential oil (I used peppermint – she also suggests tea tree, rosemary or eucalyptus)
- 1 tsp liquid soap
- And enough water to form a paste
It works. It really does. I was skeptical at first but thought, why not try it? Oh the relief! I’ve used the toxic stuff in the past, because, well, that’s what I grew up using but it’s made me sick (literally). And with bathrooms being not very well ventilated to begin with it’s horrible being stuck in a small space with toxic fumes enveloping you. And then I think about those toxic fumes getting to everyone else, especially YS2.
I will admit that for the more troublesome spots, a little more “elbow-grease” is required but not much. And when considering your health and the environment (and pocketbook) it’s a minor detail.
So, now I’ve got a non-toxic solution to a clean bathroom without poisoning everything and everyone. Oh, and it’s good in the sink too.
Happy scrubbing!
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