Outside Link to an article I wrote titled, Five Natural Cleaners For Your Home. Covers uses of vinegar, baking soda, lemon, borax, and essential oils for cleaning a wide variety of surfaces.

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You can safely use this cleaner on most surfaces - countertops, sinks, tubs and showers, floors, appliances, you name it. *

Into a large spray bottle: 1/8 cup of vinegar, 5 drops of tea tree oil, 5 drops of lavender essential oil**, fill with hot water. You need to shake before using each time. Simply spray and wipe to clean and disinfect.

* Check with manufacturer for items such as granite or butcher block counters, stainless steel appliances, or other specialty products.
** Be sure you use pure essential oils, NEVER fragrance oils!

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