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Any one who makes their own household cleaners out there?
I hate to use vinegar because of the smell, so I am looking for an alternative. I read somewhere that tee tree oil is a good disinfectant as well as other essential oils. Unfortunately I don't have any essential oils, nor can i afford them. I have some lemons...but I also have these 2 bars of tee tree soap I bought a while back from Trader Joe's (when I had a bit more money). Anyways, I was wondering if I like melted or boiled them down and added them to water or something I could use them in some household cleaning. Is there a way to do that? Just trying to save money by using what I have. I also have washing soda, baking soda, borax...basic homemade cleaning ingredients. I just want something powerful and disinfecting that doesn't smell horrid.
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- PDYLv 59 years agoFavorite Answer
Just plain lemon juice is a great cleaner for wooden floors and cutting boards. I also use Green Works Natural made by Clorox. Its a great natural cleanser and smells very nice. Non-gel tooth paste with baking soda is a great stain cleanser, and a combination of lemon and baking soda works well on silver. I don't know much about tea tree oil, but I can tell you that if you can stand the smell of vinegar for a brief time, its a great cleaner for dishwashers, washing machines and coffee makers. I'm not crazy about the vinegar smell, but I hate the smell of expensive dishwasher, washing machine and coffee maker cleaners more.