Fight common household smells with DIY Natural air fresheners, warmed on the stovetop or strategically placed around your home: DIY Natural Air Freshener on the Stove Top On the stovetop, combine cinnamon sticks, citrus, and cloves in a pot of simmering water. If you are cooking and want to reduce cooking odors, simmer 1 TBSP […]
Top 10 Cleaning Tools
Homemade cleaning supplies are the best! We are all tired of those toxic cleaning supplies which can make us sick and can lead to health problems. Eco-friendly, homemade cleaning recipes are a much needed answer for a chemical free clean home and so are the cleaning tools that you use: Top 10 Cleaning Tools Scrub […]
DIY Softscrub Recipe II
One of our first posts was a recipe for homemade soft-scrub. We are pleased to introduce a new variation on soft-scrub to our all natural house cleaning recipes. This recipe is designed to make the the toughest house cleaning jobs go quickly. This recipe’s biggest difference for our original soft-scrub recipe is the addition of […]
Lemon Countertop Cleaning Spray
Our latest natural house cleaning recipe: This recipe has quickly become my number one go-to cleanser in the kitchen. The grease cutting power of this cheerfully colored concoction is amazing. Stuck on bits of food and grime on the stove top? Spray a bit of Lemon Lift Off!, let sit for less then a minute, […]
Lemon Infused Vinegar for Natural House Cleaning
White vinegar is an excellent all natural house cleaning product. Not only is it non-toxic and inexpensive, it has a multitude of uses, and can be scented naturally with citrus peels. Classic and cheery, the scent of lemon is a favorite. Occasionally I make lemon juice ice cubes; to be stored in Ziploc bags in […]
Natural House Cleaning in the Kitchen: Lemon and Salt Cutting Board Care
Natural house cleaning methods in the kitchen help ensure food preparation areas are both clean and chemical free. This post is the first in a series of natural cleaning recipes and tips focusing on the kitchen, just in time for the Holiday cooking season. To remove strong odors from your cutting board, as well as […]
Bring the Scent of the Seasons into your Home….Naturally!
Christmas is almost upon us yet again, and these last few days will no doubt be spent by many in the bustle of last minute shopping, wrapping, cooking, and visiting with family and friends. Bringing some good holiday scents into your home can help create an atmosphere of warmth, comfort and cheer for you, your […]
Homemade Softscrub named in Top 10 DIY Cleaning Recipes
The Cleaning Crew’s Natural Homemade Soft Scrub Recipe was recently included in the Top 10 DIY Cleaning Recipe list compiled by Nicole on her wonderful blog, Live In Art. Nicole’s blog is well worth checking out! … She has plenty of interesting articles in addition to this great collection of cleaning recipes. If you have […]
DIY: Multipurpose Glass & Surface Cleaner
All Natural Cleaning Product Recipe from The Cleaning Crew: Elisa’s Minty Multipurpose Glass & Surface Cleaner This recipe is a the latest version of the Homemade Glass Cleaner we shared a few months ago. It has quickly become one of our favorite all natural homemade cleaning products. Easy on the environment, your health and your […]