Lavender and Fir Wax Tarts + Carpet Freshener Tutorial

The Soap Queen has been posting some really great housecleaning product recipes on her site recently.  So, I when I saw this one for Lavender and Fir Wax Tarts and Carpet Freshner, I wanted to immediately share the next great product in her series.  I would say that one of the best things about a clean home is a fresh clean scent.  And this pair of recipes will help bring that freshness in with the combination of  lavender, lemon and fir. 

Natural Soap Scum Cleaner Tutorial

The bathroom can get really dirty very quickly between the shower scum and sink stains, grim can really pile up.  If you want to have a product that is more chemical free than I would suggest making your own.  And luckily I found one from The Soap Queen called Natural Soap Scum Cleaner. Instead of using the products from the shelf of the grocery store you can use baking soda and pumice to fight dirt and make your bathroom shine.  This dry soap scum cleaner is made with ingredients from natural sources instead of harsh chemicals found in store bought cleaners.



Lavender All-Purpose Cleaner Recipe

In recent post on The Mountain Rose Blog recently reviewed The Lavender's Handbook by Sarah Berringer Bader.  If you love lavender you may enjoy reading this book.  In addition to the book, the posting had some really lovely recipes.  One of my favorites was the Lavender Lavender All-Purpose Cleaner Recipe.  It is a very simple recipe which included white vinegar, borax powder, organic liquid castille soap and organic lemon essential oil.  So if you are interested in an eco-friendly cleaner you may want to try this recipe.

How to Make Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products and Disinfectant Sprays

As Kermit used to sing, it isn't easy being green or in this case going green. Eco-friendly cleaning products can be expensive and if you are watching your pennies, then you may choose

In the article How to Make Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products and Disinfectant Sprays by Ehow Contributor, Katrina Derrico shows you how to make a disinfectant spray.

Do you have any favorite recipes you like to share?  Or do you have any suggestions on articles on this subject that would be helpful?