I was recently hired by someone to clean their home naturally, and I had the pleasure of cleaning one VERY yucky tub & shower! I can’t even tell you how a shower would have so much black and brown grime growing in it.. but I CAN tell you that this cleaning formula worked MAGIC in that bathroom!! It’s stronger than soft scrub, and made using only TWO ingredients that are so natural you could eat them. But I don’t recommend it…
This is my go-to formula for soap scum, mold, limescale, toilet bowls, and many other REALLY tough jobs in the kitchen and bathroom.
Supplies :
- baking soda
- castile soap – I use Dr. Bronners and I LOVE the lavender scent, but any castile soap will work.
- bowl & sponge
Directions :
- In a small mixing bowl pour in about 2 tablespoons of baking soda, give or take.
- Next, mix in enough castile soap to form a paste. This is not a science so just make it thick like the consistency of luscious icing.
- If it’s too thick, add more soap. Too runny? Add more baking soda.
- When you have it a nice consistency, simply scoop a dollop of it with your sponge and start scrubbing!
cotton scrubbie sponges, made with <3
To scrub this shower, I used a homemade cotton scrubbie sponge and it worked fabulously. Of course, it does take a little elbow grease so you get a free workout and in the end you will rejoice in the success of a fantastically clean shower!!
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January 18, 2013 at 5:57 pm
Thank You. I have been looking for this homemade things for a long time. Any suggestions about wood floor mopping – what sort of natural things to use? Also, how did you make that homemade cotton scrubie?
January 18, 2013 at 9:36 pm
Citrus & vinegar is really good for wood floors. In a spray bottle of some sort put 1 part vinegar diluted with 4 parts water and squeeze a whole lemon into the concoction. Or you can use an essential oil like lemon, pine, tea tree, orange or sandalwood & add a few drops into it. Then spray your floors and mop as you go! It uses far less water, and NO chemicals!
The cotton scrubbies were crocheted. I sell them in my online shoppe here – http://www.etsy.com/shop/ReGrowRoots?section_id=11641629
I am going to be doing a tutorial on making them in the future!
January 18, 2013 at 9:10 pm
I’ll give this a try!
January 18, 2013 at 9:37 pm
Let me know how it works out for you! I was TOTALLY AMAZED with the results of this! I wish I remember where I got the recipe from… it was another blogger somewhere out there and I want her to know I am SUPER thankful!
February 3, 2013 at 2:37 pm
I love cleaning with baking soda, especially since my kids love baths and I no longer have to worry about harsh chemicals left in tub after rinsing and hurting their eyes and skin. Never heard of the other soap but it looks like it does wonders! Thanks for sharing!
February 3, 2013 at 7:01 pm
Baking soda works wonders on so many household chores! I just love the reaction of vinegar with baking soda and that wild cleaning power. But for really bad soap scum and mildew, I have found this recipe to be THE best!! Castile soap is available at natural food stores and many normal grocery stores. THe most popular brand is called Dr. Bronners. It is just an oil based soap and can be used for dishes, in the shower, laundry, and to make the paste for this soap scum remover recipe.
Let me know if you try it.
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