Homemade Scouring Powder: A Natural Cleaning Solution
This homemade scouring powder has become an indispensable part of my cleaning arsenal. Unlike commercial brands like Ajax and Comet, which often contain harsh chemicals, this natural alternative is safe to use throughout your home. Its versatility allows it to tackle a variety of surfaces, from sinks and tubs to showers, counters, and toilets. It effectively deep cleans while restoring a brilliant shine to stainless steel, porcelain, laminate, and more. Here’s why I am such a fan of this magical cleaning solution:
- It acts as a mild abrasive, gently removing marks and scratches.
- It leaves my sinks, tubs, and shower floors absolutely sparkling. My kitchen and bathroom have never looked so clean!
- The aroma is simply delightful! Infused with lemon essential oil, along with dried lavender and lemon, it smells heavenly.
- Rather than merely masking odors, it neutralizes and deodorizes effectively.
What’s not to love?
Ingredients for Homemade Scouring Powder
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- Baking Soda
- Mild abrasive that helps scrub away marks, scratches, and grime.
- Borax
- Enhances cleaning power and brightens surfaces to achieve that brilliant shine.
- Lemon Essential Oil
- A potent natural cleaner with antimicrobial, antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral properties; it’s also an excellent degreaser.
- Dried Lavender Buds (optional)
- Provides additional scrubbing power while imparting a lovely fragrance.
- Dried Lemon Zest (optional)
- A mild abrasive and natural cleaner that adds a fresh, citrusy scent.
Steps to Create Your Homemade Scouring Powder
Step 1:
Combine 1 cup of baking soda with 2 tablespoons of borax in a mixing bowl.
Step 2:
Add 25 drops of lemon essential oil to the mixture.
Step 3 (optional):
Incorporate 1 tablespoon of dried lavender buds for added fragrance and scrubbing power.
Step 4 (optional):
Mix in 1 tablespoon of dried lemon zest for an extra citrusy touch.
Tip: To make your own dried lemon zest, begin with a clean organic lemon. Zest the outer yellow rind, spread it on parchment paper, and allow it to dry completely over a couple of days.
Step 5:
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly and transfer the blend into a jar for storage.
Step 6 (optional):
Add a label to your jar for easy identification—get a free printable label here.
How to Use Your Homemade Scouring Powder
This scouring powder works wonders on a variety of surfaces, including sinks, tubs, showers, counters, and toilets. It’s safe for use on stainless steel, porcelain, and laminate surfaces. As with any new cleaner, it’s wise to test it in a small, inconspicuous area first.
- Wet the surface with water.
- Sprinkle the scouring powder generously over the area.
- Use a scrub brush or sponge to scrub, employing circular motions for best results.
- Rinse the surface thoroughly with water.
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