Masarik Family Cleaners (Go-To list)

Here are the recipes that I use regularly:

Pet Safe Dry Carpet Cleaner
2 c baking soda
¼ c cornstarch
¼ cornmeal
10-12 drops of my favorite antimicrobial essential oils (my faves: lemongrass, lavender, peppermint, palmarosa)

Linoleum Cleaner
1 T of natural liquid soap
¼ c Arm & Hammer Washing Soda (not baking soda)
¼ c vinegar
2 gallons of water
8-10 drops of my favorite antimicrobial essential oils (my faves: lemongrass, lavender, peppermint, palmarosa)

Citrus Loving Wood Floor Cleaner
¼ c. vinegar
2 gallons of hot water
10 drops of citrus essential oils

Wash floor. No need to rinse. To boost, add vinegar and 1 or 2 T of liquid soap as needed.

Borax Booster All Purpose Cleaner
4 T vinegar
4 c water
2 tsp borax
10 drops of tea tree essential oil
10 drops of any favorite smelling essential oil (peppermint is my favorite)

Fresh Smelling Furniture Polish
¼ c olive oil
4T white distilled vinegar
20 drops of lemon or orange (or combination) essential oil

The oils will moisturize your wood while the vinegar cleans it and prevents streaks and smears.

Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Make a thin paste of lemon juice and borax and rub the toilet.

Diaper Station Antibacterial Freshening Spray
2c Water
14 drops of lemongrass, peppermint, lavender or tea tree oil (or combination)

Homemade Cleaning Wipes
Use paper toweling cut in half or take old receiving blankets and sew them into 4"x4" (or any size you want) squares
Place in a used diaper wipes container
Mix 3 cups of water, 15-20 drops of antibacterial essential oils
Pour mixture over the "wipes" use within 2 weeks or so to prevent mold
If using cloth, throw them in your laundry and wash as you would rags or towels