Lets Go Green

I went to a Herb Class at Northside Hardware Wed PM, given by June. It was very informative. Some material that we received where:

Going Green Recipes submitted by Judy Peters

Herbal Scrubber ( for the sink)

1/2 cup baking soda
1/2 cup dried sage leaves-coarsely ground
1/4 cup Rosemary leaves-ground

Combine ingredients, shake well to blend. Sprinkle a small amount into the sink, and scrub with a damp cloth. Rinse well.


Color Safe Bleach (also people save)
This bleach is for delicate colors and synthetic fabrics. It reduces yellowing in silks and woolens.

2 cups hydrogen peroxide
14 cups water

Mix ingredients and store in a plastic gallon container.
Soak items to be cleaned in this solution for 10-30 minutes.


Plastic Cleaner

2 Tablespoons white vinegar
3 cups water
Mix and store in a spray container.
Spray on and wipe dry.


Appliance Cleaner

(Verna's comment-Before using this on stainless steel test first. Seems I saw some where that this recipe may streak stainless steel)

Great for refrigerators ad stove tops.
1/8 teaspoon liquid Castle Soap
1/8 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 cups water
6 drops Citrus Seed Extract
4 drops lemon, lime, orange or eucalyptus essential oils
1 teaspoon Borax

Combine all ingredients in a plastic spray bottle
Shake well before each use. Spray generously on appliance surface, wipe with a damp cloth or sponge. Wipe dry.

Essential Oils and extracts can be found at First Choice- Stoegers, Red Radish.


Easy Toilet Bowl Cleaner

1/4 cup baking soda
1/4 cup white vinegar
10 drops tea tree essential oil
Combine all ingredients.
Add to toilet bowl, swipe with a brush and your done!!!


Mirror Bright
Cleans and helps prevent fogging when shower is running.
1 1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
8 drops essential oils of choice.

Besides above recipes, I was so excited to find a recipe to replace Round-up. Following should not be used where you want vegetation too grow back.


Round-up Substitute

1 gallon white vinegar
1 lb salt-get the least expensive, sidewalk salt-table salt, etc.
1 Tablespoon Dawn Soap- I heard any soap will work- but Dawn is the best.
Mix well to dissolve salt. Pour in spray bottle, and lets kill those weeds!!!!!

We are going Green, (healthy eating) with what we eat- Lets do it with getting those chemicals out of our lives. They are killing us!!!!!!
I would be interested in your comments if you try any of the above.

Oh by the way it was a herb class. As we are getting rid of the sodium in our food, we need to replace the sodium with lots of new herbs for flavor. Remember when using herbs, if dry, they can be put in early in the recipe. If fresh, they need to be put in at the end of the recipe.

Have a super day.