Cheap, Green, Good.

These recipes are in no way original to me....you can find a dozen like them on the internet.  BUT I’ve tried most of them, and it is really nice to clean the bathroom without needing a gas mask!  Not only are they eco-friendly, they are inexpensive.  I like the 7th Generation liquid detergent because it works well, smells yummy, and is also very affordable.

All-purpose cleaner: 

     1/2 t washing soda

     dab liquid detergent

     2 c hot water

     1 drop lavender oil (or whatever scent you prefer)

     Mix ingredients in a spray bottle.

Soft scrub:

     1/2 c baking soda

     enough liquid detergent to make a paste

Toilet bowl cleaner:

     1/4 c baking soda with 1 cup vinegar 

     or

     2 parts borax with 1 part lemon juice

Mold or mildew remover:

     full-strength vinegar or lemon juice

Oven cleaner:

     Moisten oven surfaces with water.  Mix 3/4 c baking soda, 1/4 c 
     salt, and 1/4 c water into a paste. Spread onto oven, and let sit 
     overnight. Scrape clean with a spatula. Use fine steel wool for 
     tough spots.

Carpet & upholstery spot cleaner:

     equal parts vinegar and water

Laundry detergent (powder):

     2 cups borax

     2 cups washing (not baking) soda

     1 bar fels naptha soap (laundry aisle), grated

     Mix together and use 2 Tbsp per load (or just 1 Tbsp for cloth 
     diapers).