Natural Cleaners~ Must Have List

[Dace]

My goal (thanks Farmerchick!) is to switch to all natural cleaners and home care products this year. I want to start a list of all necessary items and would like to know what you all consider necessities and if you can tell me why or what they are used for that would be very helpful!

I am guessing my list will begin with :
White vinegar
Baking soda
Washing Soda
Fels Naptha
Essential oils

What else is needed to keep a clean home?

 

[Wildsky]

Baking soda for sure, I use it alot - in the kitchen and bathroom.

I do still use Bleach mixed with water for my working surfaces in the kitchen.

 

[FarmerChick]

you need borax for the laundry

Borax is a great cleaner/abrasive in its own right.....just google "borax" and all the uses!

spray bottles
and be sure to label them....all the solutions we concoct look alike..LOL

 

[Beekissed]

I'm getting some of this stuff for deworming my animals and probably myself....oh, and for the cleaning! Basic H2

http://www.shaklee.net/haveitall/product/GetCleanHousehold

 

[MorelCabin]

Lemons with salt...great for counter tops and wood cutting boards. Just use leftover lemon in the rind and rub onto surface with salt

 

[Dace]

you need borax for the laundry

Borax is a great cleaner/abrasive in its own right.....just google "borax" and all the uses!

spray bottles
and be sure to label them....all the solutions we concoct look alike..LOL

I have heard of using borax for all sorts of things but is it natural and safe?

 

[Dace]

I'm getting some of this stuff for deworming my animals and probably myself.

You are deworming yourself? Sorry couldn't help myself, but I will check out the link as soon as I stop giggling.....

 

[Dace]

Lemons with salt...great for counter tops and wood cutting boards. Just use leftover lemon in the rind and rub onto surface with salt

I love lemons! The are so useful...need to plant a few lemon trees!

 

[Beekissed]

I'm getting some of this stuff for deworming my animals and probably myself.

You are deworming yourself? Sorry couldn't help myself, but I will check out the link as soon as I stop giggling.....

Yep! Apparently you were gone when we were discussing this topic! Yes, I deworm myself.

http://sufficientself.com/forum/

Check it out and be prepared to be grossed out!

 

[Dandelion007]

I'm getting some of this stuff for deworming my animals and probably myself.

You are deworming yourself? Sorry couldn't help myself, but I will check out the link as soon as I stop giggling.....

Do you have pets? Or walk outside barefooted? Ever eat anything without washing your hands? Maybe ate meat without thoroughly cooking? You get the picture.

A medical doctor will prescribe a dewormer in certain situations.

If a practical person would deworm their pets, why wouldn't they deworm themselves?