Here we are at another Monday morning, it sure does seem like the weekends fly right past us doesn’t it?  I spent most of the day yesterday working out in the gardens getting my seeds all planted. To me there is nothing as close to quiet meditation than spending time alone in the garden., There is no phone, no T.V. just you, the good rich soil, the sun above, and plenty of time to enjoy natures blessings.  

I will be spending most of the day today in the kitchen, not cooking up anything to eat but it is time to replenish my cleaning supplies.  I learned long ago that you can have a clean, fresh home without spending a fortune on cleaning supplies. I like that fact that I can make these simple products for next to nothing out of common household ingredients. Here are a few that I use;

Furniture polish

1 cup olive oil

½ cup lemon juice Mix together in a clean new spray bottle. To use, remember to shake before each application. Apply a small portion to your cleaning cloth. Spread the polish over the furniture, trying to polish evenly. Use another clean cloth to polish the surface dry.

 Home made pre treat spray
1/2 cup ammonia
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup baking soda
2 Tbs liquid soap
2 qts water Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake the bottle very well before each use! Spray the liquid onto the stain and let it sit for a few minutes. Launder as usual.

Home made Febreeze I take one cup of fabric softener, one cup of vinegar and 2 cups of water. Put it all in a spray bottle, shake it up a bit to mix it.
Spray just like you would with real febreeze.

Toilet Bowl Cleaner
1/2 cup borax
Scrub bowl with borax & a brush

A Homemade Scouring Powder
(to replace Comet, Ajax, BonAmi and Soft Scrub)
1 cup Baking Soda
1 cup Borax
1 cup salt
Use as you would a commercial scouring powder.

Beeswax Furniture Polish
4 oz. beeswax
2 T. carnauba wax
2 1/2 C. odorless turpentine or mineral spirits
Melt the waxes on HIGH in a microwave or in a double boiler. Remove the waxes from the heat and stir in the turpentine or mineral spirits. When cool, store in a tightly capped container.
Apply the polish with a clean cloth and rub in small circles. Turn the cloth as it becomes dirty. Allow the polish to dry, then buff with a clean cloth. If more than one coat is desired, wait two days between applications.

Have a wonderful Monday!