Green Goddess All-Purpose Cleaning Paste 🌿✨

Recipe: Earth Scrub (a Green “Soft Scrub”) All-Purpose Cleaner 🌿

Overview:

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 16 oz. bottle
Category: < 15 Mins
Keywords: No Cook, Easy, Inexpensive

Description:

This homemade Earth Scrub is an eco-friendly, multipurpose cleaner perfect for your counters, sinks, tubs, and shower stalls. It’s a gentle yet effective solution that not only cleans but also helps reduce your environmental footprint. You have the option to add an essential oil for a delightful scent, although if you use Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint Castille soap like I do, you might find it unnecessary. Liquid soap, particularly Castille soap, is essential for this recipe, as detergents can be difficult to rinse and may not be as environmentally friendly. Feel good about saving money and being kinder to both your lungs and the planet with this simple yet powerful cleaning solution. For an added disinfectant boost, consider including a few drops of tea tree oil, making it suitable for use as a toilet bowl cleaner as well. This recipe is inspired by Karen Logan’s book, “Clean House, Clean Planet,” a fantastic resource for eco-conscious cleaning enthusiasts.

Ingredients:

1 2/3 cups baking soda
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons liquid soap (preferably Castille soap)

Instructions:

Combine Baking Soda and Liquid Soap: In a mixing bowl, stir the liquid soap into the baking soda until well combined. This forms the base of your Earth Scrub.
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Incorporate Water: Add the water to the mixture and stir vigorously until you achieve a smooth consistency. This step ensures that all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Add White Vinegar: Pour in the white vinegar and continue stirring until fully incorporated. The vinegar helps to cut through grease and grime while also providing additional cleaning power.
Transfer to Bottle: Carefully pour the Earth Scrub mixture into a squeeze bottle. A clean, empty ketchup or syrup bottle works perfectly for this purpose.
Shake and Store: Seal the bottle tightly and shake well before each use to ensure the ingredients are properly mixed. Store the Earth Scrub in a cool, dry place between uses to maintain its freshness and effectiveness.
Usage: Apply the Earth Scrub to the desired surface and scrub gently with a sponge or cloth. Rinse thoroughly with water after cleaning.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

Calories: 0.4
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 6388.8mg
Carbohydrates: 0g
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 0g
Protein: 0g

Tips:

To customize the scent, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil.
For extra disinfecting power, incorporate tea tree oil into the mixture.
Use caution when handling vinegar, as it can cause irritation to the eyes and skin. Wear gloves if necessary.
Avoid using detergent in place of liquid soap, as it may leave behind residue and be more challenging to rinse off.
Shake the bottle well before each use to ensure the ingredients are properly mixed.