Christiansen, who blogs at Preschool Inspirations. If you don't happen to have a small kiddo nearby at the moment, and you yourself are not familiar with the fun-with-food portion of the elementary school science curriculum, then we're going to help you out, grade school style.
The first thing to know is that vinegar is highly acidic, according to USGS , with a pH that's the scientific measure of acidity that's as close to battery acid as anything we can safely consume gets. But please don't let that scare you, as vinegar has a number of health-supportive qualities, according to U.
Yes, the hydrogen peroxide should be mostly been rinsed out by the machine before the fabric softener enters the machine. However, they should be mixed fr one use only storing them in a container could cause off gasing that would make the storage container leak or explode. I would simply use on or the other. Liked your pictures describing why! Are these two combinations different from each other or the same?
I know the Castile Soap is plant based. I tried to research it a little, but did not get very far, yet. I also did read that Castile Soap should not be used in the washing machine as it will gunk up the plumbing.
I believe it was written by Lisa Bonner. I was surprised when I read that. Boy, you really have to delve into background information to know what your doing! Castile soap is a soap while Dawn is a detergent so it is safe to mix with vinegar.
Hope this helps! Thank you! This recipe never worked for me. I can see why now. This post was very helpful. Yes, citrus essential oils do not contain citric acid so they are not acidic like lemon juice or vinegar. Mixing bleach and vinegar creates potentially lethal chlorine gas. Mixing bleach and hydrogen peroxide also creates chlorine gas and can even cause an explosion! I would avoid any of these combos.
I would like to add that there are tons of diy floor and countertop cleaners with vinegar. You are totally correct. I explain more here. Thanks for your valuable words and research. Thank you thank you thank you! You have bashed one of my all-time pet-peeves right on the head. I get so annoyed with all the bad chemistry out there. Simply ridiculous!. Thank you for taking this on and being a light in the darkness. I use a mixture of hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and dish soap to clean up cat urine from upholstery and floors.
It works like a champ. I used to mix it right in the HP bottle and did have terrible leakage problems. Now I put it in a bigger spray bottle and have had no leakage issues at all.
It is a great mix for cleaning pet accidents, however I prefer to mix as needed since the hydrogen peroxide begins to break down as soon as it is mixed. I prefer not to mix commercial cleaners because not all the ingredients are listed on the label so you really have no idea what you are mixing.
I know that both baking soda and hydrogen peroxide are both whitening agents, so I have been mixing them together and brushing my teeth and tongue to whiten my teeth. Is this okay? Also I have had chronic problem with dry and sore tongue and have tried different methods, none have worked until I started using the hydrogen peroxide and baking soda!
I did some research in this post and it seems to be a common mix! I can NOT stop reading your blog posts. Not knowing things essentially like this post for example. I just mixed up a concoction this AM… to clean my soiled carpet..
She vacuumed her carpets first then sprayed the cleaner on all of the stains and dark spots. She let it sit for a few minutes and scrubbed with a white cloth.
I added the warm water after the white vinegar, then the hydogen peroxide last. I would not be concerned about disposing of the mixture since it is diluted with the water.
For future carpet cleaning you could use the same mixture but pick one either hydrogen peroxide OR vinegar. You have a great collection of information about the safety of making natural cleaners on your site. I was wondering if you compiled all of this from online research or if there is a book or books you would recommend that teaches about this in depth?
I understand that baking soda and vinegar is an ineffective cleanser but what about as a whitening agent? Is it effective to mix the two to whiten my clothes in the washer? I want to do away with bleaching my whites with chlorine. I decided earlier to use a mixture of baking soda, hydrogen peroxide and vinegar as a single whitening punch instead since that are all natural whitening agents.
Thanks, I really appreciate the info. Courtney, baking soda and vinegar still cancel each other out in the washer. I would use the baking soda and hydrogen peroxide to whiten and save the vinegar for the rinse. Thanks for this! Fortunately I have not mixed any of these, wihoo! Or just use either by itself. Stephanie, I would run them through the dishwasher to dininfect or wash and then spray with hydrogen peroxide. Good luck! I forgot to change the spray bottle to read vinegar thinking I would do it later after cleaning Silk plants.
I was quickly reminded of my forgetfulness when I stuck my nose too close. It waand pleasant. Are there any lasting effects if you only have one small whiff? I would check with you doctor. Chlorine fumes are very dangerous and even more so when mixed with other substances.
Also important to never combine bleach and ammonia. Creates a toxic chemical that is bad for your lungs. Windex may seem innocuous, but it does contain ammonia. Bronners are base. Thanks for sharing, Susan. Hi Bren Interesting read. I had used with bicarbonate of soda and thought it helped. Do you think that the bubbling reaction helps remove non greasy stains? Vinegar acidic works best on basic soils like limescale while baking soda basic works great on acidic soils like coffee.
I was going to make a shower cleaner that is vinegar, clove oil, tea tree oil, oregano oil and water. But then I thought I could use citric acid as I have some of this and probably less likely for the mixture to go off with lemon juice.. Would this work? Roz, I generally try to start with the least amount of ingredients and work my way up if necessary. Why not try vinegar which contains acetic acid , clove oil, tea tree oil, and water first?
Just omit the oregano oil. Yes, you can mix them when cleaning but they cannot be stored… the mix will cause closed containers to explode. Read more in my all-purpose cleaner post. It contains acid to fight hard water stains, vinegar to deodorize, and detergent to clean.
Do you have a recommendation for an all-purpose cleaner that is a spray, not a paste. A paste just seems too difficult to me. I like to use water with a tiny bit of dish soap and a microfiber cloth. Works great and it safe on most surfaces! Love love love. This info is gold! Thank you so much for sharing. I love hydrogen peroxide as a disinfectant.
Vinegar is wonderful too but the smell can be a bit too strong for me. Just curious, I know Dr. How do they keep the citrus oils from breaking down the castile soap? All rights reserved. Expert advice from Bob Vila, the most trusted name in home improvement, home remodeling, home repair, and DIY. Green The 2-Ingredient Powerhouse That Cleans Almost Anything What if we told you that you only needed to stock two ingredients in your pantry to clean most of your house? You better believe it. Read on for six ways to use vinegar and baking soda around the house.
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