Homemade Cleaners: Quick-and-Easy, Toxin-Free Recipes <Book Review>

                    

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I received “Homemade Cleaners: Quick-and-Easy, Toxin-Free Recipes to Replace Your Kitchen Cleaner, Bathroom Disinfectant, Laundry Detergent, Bleach, Bug Killer, Air Freshener, and more……” by Mandy O’Brien and Dionna Ford and absolutely loved it.

As a WAHM, I don't have the time to make difficult, complicated cleaning recipes, and I don’t want to spend a ton of money (or time) on buying expensive ingredients. The easy-to-make recipes and no-fuss ingredients in this book definitely give us a chance to ban those chemicals from our homes. We don’t have to go on a wild goose chase trying to find certain ingredients.

My favorite part is that there’s an entire section for PARENTS. If you’ve ever thought “I wonder if there’s a recipe for that?” There is and it’s inside this book. This is definitely the bible for cleaning up after kids.

>>>Sticker Remover, Crayon Remover, Gum remover, Permanent Marker remover…

As a parent it does frighten me at the rate America is consuming + throwing out. It’s pretty ridiculous really. There are recipes, tips, and advice for using less chemicals and going greener.

There is even a detailed chapter on helpful ingredients (washing soda, essential oils, witch hazel, hydrogen peroxide, base oils, etc.) and where to find them. Those items are what sent me running with other natural-cleaning books.  This is seriously like a one-stop-shop for cleaning information + homemade recipes. There’s nothing that they don’t cover.

It’s an amazing book and a must-have on any shelf. There is a HUGE long list of recipes for anything and everything. This is the “cleaning bible” practically. But it’s much more than that- it EXPLAINS how we can be more eco-friendly and WHY we should. You’ll be loving it before the first chapter is up, I’m telling you! <Super Amazing Must-Have.

The very products that you’ve been buying to keep your home clean and healthy can harm you. How insane is that? The best way to avoid anything like that- is by making as many of the cleaning products handmade.

Homemade Cleaners features over 150 recipes that are:
• Toxin-Free
• Simple and Affordable
• Highly Effective
• Environmentally Sound
• Kid and Baby Friendly

Using ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and even vodka, the authors tackle the nitty-gritty of everything from countertop cleaners to air-purifying plants.

Easy to make recipes that are all natural with no chemicals! YES!!

Get it:

Homemade Cleaners: Quick-and-Easy, Toxin-Free Recipes

Spring Cleaning Essentials

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Spring Cleaning brings our homes back on track. We can throw our doors open, crank up the jams, and clean our heart out. I was so tired of the cold weather and ready for some spring flowers. Ready to rock some sandals and shorts already!

Here are some of the must-haves when it comes to spring cleaning.

Homemade Cleaners Quick-and-Easy, Toxic-Free Recipes by Mandy O’Brien and Dionna Ford 


Go natural with the cleaners- try and replace as many as you can. It's cheaper and better on your health.

Quick-and-Easy, Toxin-Free Recipes to Replace Your Kitchen Cleaner, Bathroom Disinfectant, Laundry Detergent, Bleach, Bug Killer, Air Freshener, and more…


 Swiffer Pads + Solution

A Swiffer is a must in my house. I think I would go bonkers without the ability to just go- I don't like traditional mops. The only negative thing was buying the pads and solutions. Throwing them away makes me feel guilty AND who wants to spend all that money anyway? SO DIY-er that I am, I searched how to create my own. These are the best tutorial that I could find.

DIY Swiffer Pad from Natural Nesters

All Purpose Cleaner

The kitchen is the most cleaned room in the house it seems. I am always doing dishes or wiping something down. Our food is prepared on the counters and being germ-free is a must. Choosing an all-purpose cleaner is the best way to go.


This Better Life ™ What-EVER! ™ Natural All-Purpose Cleaner is an amazing choice. Not only is it made with natural products, it has a very light scent. This would be the perfect cleaner for those who are sensitive to scents or certain ingredients.

Carefully formulated in the USA with natural ingredients, this plant-based solution effectively handles your toughest cleanups and is safe to use on any surface.


Toy Cleaner

Kids are like tornadoes at lightening speed with grubby hands. You wash their hands to de-germ and keep them clean. Now you can easily do the same for their toys and high chairs with this Dapple All-purpose cleaner. It’s natural and only cost $5. Great deal!

• Perfect for toys, high chairs, swings…even countertops.

Air Wick Life Scents

What better way to refresh your home and kick off the spring season than with the first-of-its –kind Life Scents home fragrance line by Air Wick?  Give your home a refreshing makeover, Capture and share the world's springtime best with Life Scents™ Spring Collection scents from Air Wick®. Life Scents™


Shark Rotator


The new Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away may be one vacuum, but its abilities are limitless. Essentially three vacuums in one, the capabilities will not only leave your floors, furniture, ledges, and even your ceiling fans looking as good as new, you yourself will feel better restored and refreshed for the spring.


Washing Machine Cleaner

I don’t know about you, but I couldn’t live without my washing machine. To give our always working washing machine a little TLC, get a washing machine cleaner. You can also choose to clean it naturally. Naturally Clean Your Washing Machine

“HE washers tend to hold water in certain components, becoming a breeding ground for mold and mildew and causing unpleasant odors.” DIYnaturals.com
Kill mold, mildew, and keep odors down inside your washer. Mixing Baking Soda and Vinegar will work just as well as store-bought

Cleaning Caddy

Photo: TheContainerStore
I love the Container Store. They have a large variety of storage solutions, which I love to look through. This ones has a large, open design to accommodate cleaning supplies, shower necessities, car washing accessories or dog grooming essentials.


Cleaning Help:
If you need a way to get all the cleaning organized, here is some help>
Cleaning Printables will help you get your weekly, daily, monthly, and entire family schedule organized.


Cleaning Tips:
Natural Kitchen Cleaning via Wellness Mama



What can’t you live without during your spring cleaning? Is there something you MUST-have?

Spring Cleaning Your Home & Health with Shark and Ninja!

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The flowers are beginning to sprout, the birds are chirping, the weather is warm and yet our house is still stuck in the winter blues funk. Here’s how to rock Spring Cleaning like no other! Open the doors and windows, turn the music up, and let the sunshine in!! Spring cleaning is a tradition that allows us to shake off those winter blues and freshen up our homes.

The latest from Shark and Ninja can help rejuvenate your home and health for a complete spring clean, inside and out!

The new Shark Rotator Powered Lift-Away may be one vacuum, but its abilities are limitless. Essentially three vacuums in one, the capabilities will not only leave your floors, furniture, ledges, and even your ceiling fans looking as good as new, you yourself will feel better restored and refreshed for the spring.

After many winter months of comfort food and pumpkin spice lattes, your body may also need a little bit of a refresher. The Nutri Ninja | Ninja Blender, the Nutri Ninja Auto-iQ and the Nutri Ninja 2-in-1 all specialize in nutrient and vitamin extraction, that can better support digestion and immune health, reduce stress, and increase energy, along with many other benefits that can completely invigorate your health and help you take on spring for the better!

What are some items you MUST have for spring cleaning? I also have to shampoo my carpets and clean the furniture.