Kitchen

Mopping Floors with Sal Suds

Today was floor mopping day. My floors are tile and get really, really dirty – with three kids, three dogs at the moment, and a backyard full of dirt.

A Word of Caution About Vinegar and Castile Soap

Dr. Bronner’s Castile soap and vinegar can clean an entire house. They are effective, versatile, biodegradable, and non-toxic. But the sole point of this post is to emphasize

Sal Suds Cleaner in a Spray Bottle

I just realized that I have never blogged about my Sal Suds All-Purpose Cleaner spray bottle despite the fact that it is my most reached for house-cleaning weapon. In fact,

Using a Sal Suds Spray to Clean Dishes

One of the most basic uses of the Dr. Bronner’s Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner is for hand-washing dishes. However, the concentration of the soap is so strong that it is very

It Actually Works!

All right, so I know I shouldn’t be surprised. I’ve seen it work on my garden pests, as in the previous blog on spraying for aphids and other insects. However,

Cleaning My Cutting Board (Video)

My bamboo cutting board really absorbs the smell of onions, and seems to systematically release them whenever I cut up a watermelon. I have found this cleaning method, with lemon

My Favorites

If you haven’t had a chance to test the full range of Dr. Bronner’s scents, you may be missing out on your favorite. I am well aware that I have

Cleaning the Microwave With Lemons (Video)

What you need: half a juicy lemon To kick start your natural housecleaning, check out this method for cleaning the microwave. Lemon juice will remove even the most stubborn microwave

How to Make a Castile Soap Household Cleaner Spray (Video)

Making a castile soap spray for general house cleaning couldn’t be easier. Please remember to label your spray bottles, so you don’t get them mixed up!