Save money and easily make environmentally friendly household supplies yourself | year, products, make - Life - Gaston Gazette

Save money and easily make environmentally friendly household supplies yourself | year, products, make - Life - Gaston Gazette:

"There are five main ingredients that you need on hand: baking soda, borax, soap, washing soda (laundry section of grocery store) and white vinegar or lemon juice.



GENERAL HOUSEHOLD CLEANER:

1 teaspoon liquid soap

1 teaspoon borax, squeeze of lemon

1 quart of warm water.

Mix well in a spray bottle.

For extra scouring, use moist salt or baking soda and a green scouring pad.



WINDOW CLEANER:

2 teaspoons white vinegar

1 quart of warm water or 2 tablespoons of borax

3 cups of water

Use a spray bottle for application.



DRAIN CLEANER:

½ cup borax followed by 2 cups boiling water or ¼ cup baking soda followed by ½ cup white vinegar, cover drain for 15 minutes, follow with 2 quarts of boiling water or, use a plumber’s “snake” and boiling water.

Use a drain screen to prevent excess hair from bathtub drains.



FLEA PREVENTION FOR PETS:

Add 1 tablespoon of brewer’s yeast to food to give pet’s skin a scent that fleas avoid

Use cedar chips around bedding.

WANT MORE? Check the website www.ecocycle.org for even more cleaners.

Mark your calendar

Gaston County’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events

WHEN: March 6, May 22, July 24 and Sept. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Gaston County Park, Dallas-Cherryville Hwy, Dallas

MATERIALS ACCEPTED: Oil based paint, solvents, cleaners, batteries, lawn chemicals, aerosols, fluorescent bulbs, oil and oil filters. electronics, tires, used motor oil and filters can be disposed of daily at Gaston County Convenience Sites.

DETAILS: Call 704-922-7729" Sphere: Related Content