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DIY Green Cleaning Recipe

Making your own household cleansers is easy on the earth and on the wallet. It’s also a simple way to reduce toxins in the home. 

Try this all-purpose recipe from the nonprofit group Healthy Child Healthy World

Fill a spray bottle with:

  • 2 tsp of Borax
  • 4 Tbsp of white vinegar (a natural degreaser and disinfectant)
  • 3 to 4 cups of hot water for an all-purpose cleanser.
  • If more cleaning power is needed, add 14 tsp of liquid Castile soap.

"Green Spring Cleaning: 9 DIY Recipes for Natural Cleaners," Healthy Child Healthy Worldhealthychild.org

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