Natural Cleaners

Vinegar, baking soda and lemon have been used for ages as natural cleaners. They're wonderful for people with sensitivity to chemicals. And they're economical, too!

From: Roni Proter

Show: Simply Beautiful

Ingredients

1/2 cup vinegar

1/4 cup baking soda

1 lemon, in slices and juice of it

Preparation

Level: Easy

Servings:

Cook Time: 5 min

Ready In: 5 min

Mix the vinegar and baking soda with 1/2 gallon of water in a large spray bottle. Use for removal of water deposit stains on shower stall panels, bathroom chrome fixtures, windows, bathroom mirrors, and anything else you can think of.

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