Non-Toxic Homemade Bathtub Cleaner

 Have you ever wanted to clean your bathtub and not use that "green Stuff" that we all sang about when we were kids? (...makes your mouth turn green.....makes you vomit.....) Remember it?

Here is a great simple recipe we use in our home when we clean the tub. I change out the oils every so often and use lemon or orange for a more citrus scent.

• 1/3 cup cup Borax
• 1/3 cup cup Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon liquid Dish-washing Soap
• 5 drops Rosemary essential oil
• 5 drops Tea Tree essential oil

Stir all ingredients together to blend. It can take a couple of minutes to blend it thoroughly.  You can store this in a reusable plastic container. I make this every three months or so.

Use a sponge to scrub the tub and rinse. Voila! A clean smelling bathtub that is non-toxic and inexpensive.

Easy Recipe For Homemade Window Cleaner

Make your own non toxic cleaning supplies out of ordinary household items. Now that it is almost summer, I know I'd like to look out of windows that are clean! 
Here is a simple recipe I found that works well and is green and inexpensive to make.

1 Gallon Water
1/2 Cup White Vinegar
1/2 Teaspoon Liquid Dish Detergent ( I use Seventh Generation)

Mix it up and store in spray bottles. This mixture works as well as the glass cleaners you find in the store. They are much better for you and much easier on your pocketbook.  Make some up today and see what you think.

Home Improvements Can Be Green

Whether you only have a hundred dollars to spend on a home improvement project or thousands at your disposal, the prospect of enhancing and adding value to your home is very exciting for most people. These carefully selected home improvement tips and tricks are just the thing to get you inspired and ready for your next project.

Choose flat or matte paint for wall imperfections. If you use a flat or matte paint on a less than perfect wall, it will hide the little imperfections. This type of paint is useful for ceilings, bedrooms, and living room walls, too. Just remember that while it is easy to touch up, this kind of paint is quite difficult to clean.

If you are lucky enough to have a deck on your home, then you probably do routine cleaning such as sweeping and general removal of outdoor debris. You should also do a deep cleaning of your deck surface at least once a year. Remove everything from your deck to give yourself plenty of room to work.

When you buy new appliances to improve your home, don't just set the old ones out by the curb to take up space in the land fill. Take some time to find a local recycler if they are broken. If they still work, donate them to your favorite charity or sell them for a few dollars to someone who needs them.


There are all types of things that can be done in order to improve your home. This includes many projects which can be done by yourself. One of the easiest and most rewarding projects that a beginner can try is to build a deck. Many people have been successful with this.

When improving the outdoor of your home, replace your garage door. When someone is looking at your home from the outside, the garage door is a major feature. You can install a new garage door to provide your home with a new and good looking feature that will attract attention to your home.

Something that can be done in the way of home improvement is to theme your rooms. For example you may want to have a teddy bear theme in one of your bathrooms and have a native Indian theme in your living room. Doing this will add a level of flare and comfort to your home.

If you have the available financial resources, why wait another day to get started on your next home improvement or landscaping project? Regardless of the scope and scale of the new project, the useful information found in this article will most certainly make the process far more simple and stress-free.