Recipes to Make your Own Cleaning Supplies.

Mold and Mildew Cleaner
2 teaspoons Tea Tree essential oil
2 Cups Water

Directions: Add to a spray bottle, shake before using. Apply to mold and mildew, do not rinse off.

Vinegar Shower Cleaner
1 cup white vinegar
3 cups water

Directions: Add to a large spray bottle and shake well before each use. Use to clean your bathroom - allowing the mixture to sit longer on more stubborn stains. The acidity in the vinegar will help remove grout and grime.

Drain De-clogger
1 cup baking soda
1 cup table salt
1/4 cup cream of tartar
1 cup boiling water
Cold Water.

Directions: Mix baking soda, table salt, and cream of tartar. Stir each time before using. Keep in a clean, covered jar.

When ready to use, pour 1/4 cup of mixture into drain. Immediately add the 1 cup boiling water. Wait ten seconds, then flush with cold water for at least 20 seconds.

Vanilla Room Spray Recipe (use with alternate essential oils for spiritual cleanings)
4 oz. clean spray bottle with a fine mist setting
1 1/2 ounces of distilled water
1 1/2 ounces of vanilla extract

Directions: Fill the spray bottle with 1.5 ounces of vanilla extract and 1.5 ounces of distilled water. (Even though a 4 oz. bottle is suggested, leave about 1 oz. unfilled so you can shake the bottle well between uses.) Shake the bottle prior to each use, and let it sit for about a day before making a conclusion that the aroma is too weak; the aroma can change after the air freshener has had time to sit. Mist lightly in the room. Be especially careful not to allow the air freshener mist fall onto furniture or into open beverages.

Furniture Cleaner (multi-purpose)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 quart warm water
½ tablespoon of essential oil (orange is good)

Directions: Mix well. Store in a spray bottle. This is best if used warm so, before using, place bottle in a pan of hot water for a while. After applying, rub dry with a soft, clean cloth.

Furniture Polish
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
½ tablespoon of essential oil (orange is good)

Directions: Pour oils and lemon juice into a squirt bottle or jar. Stir to combine. To use, dip dust cloth or rag into oil. Blot the oil by folding the cloth together, and then dust your furniture. Leaves a beautiful finish!

Gentle Silver Polish/Jewelry Cleaner
1/4 cup mashed, pureed banana skins
1 tablespoon baking soda

Directions: Mix well to make a paste. Apply to silver, rub, then buff dry. Rinse jewelry afterwards.

Deodorant Stain Removal
To remove deodorant stains from clothing rub area with white vinegar. Wash with detergent in the hottest water safe for that fabric.

Health Resources

Allergy and Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics
2751 Prosperity Avenue, Suite 150
Fairfax, VA 22031
1-800-878-4403 or 703-641-9595
http://www.aanma.org