Thanks so much for coming to our first Essential Oils class! Thanks for all the questions and feedback … we are SO excited that you all are so excited! :) Juanita asked about a healthy bleach alternative … and here ya go:
Want to make your own natural, non-toxic bleach alternative? Great! And you’re in luck, because it’s super easy!
Just mix: 3 quarts fresh water (spring water is best) with 1/4 cup lemon juice (fresh is best, but the bottled stuff works in a pinch) and add 1 cup hydrogen peroxide (the kind that you find at the drugstore).
We store it in a half gallon glass jar for use in the laundry (adding about 1 1/2-2 cups per load of whites) and in a spray bottle for cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms.
It smells fresh and clean and doesn’t contain harmful ingredients or create toxic fumes. Remember, clean doesn’t smell like chemicals- chemicals smell like chemicals!
Want a color-friendly version? Sub white vinegar for the peroxide. You might still want to test it on a smaller load or with certain fabrics, but I’ve found it to be pretty universal.
This recipe was taken from: http://www.realfoodwholehealth.com/2012/07/how-to-make-your-own-non-toxic-bleach-alternative/
Yeah Stephanie, thanks for the tip. I can't wait to try this!!!
ReplyDelete~Juanita