I really had my doubts when I read that I could make a homemade version of soft scrub. But my sink needed a good deep cleaning so I thought it couldn’t hurt to try. Wow. I watched in disbelief as my sink came clean and I wondered why I’d been exposing myself to expensive chemicals when these natural ingredients do the same thing! Minimal scrubbing and the sweet smell of lemon instead of chemical fumes. Try it for yourself!

Read this post for the health and cost saving benefits of natural cleaning!

DIY Soft Scrub

Supplies:
Air tight container

Ingredients:
1 c baking soda
3 TBSP castile soap (here; I use peppermint)
1 TBSP distilled water
15 drops of essential oil (here; I use lemon or citrus blend)

How-to:

1. Mix well and store in airtight container.

2. Use a cloth to dip out small amount and scrub the grime away!

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