How to make all-purpose scour

You'll need five minutes to make a batch of this nontoxic home cleaner which will last up to six months! (Credit: Lindsay Coulter)

This DIY "green" cleaning recipe is one of my one of my top nine. It works to clean tubs, tiles and sinks. And it's so safe, kids can clean, too. (My three-year-old begs to scrub the tub!)

All-purpose scour recipe

Time needed: five minutes

Shelf life: approximately six months



420 ml (1 2/3 cups) baking soda

60 ml (¼ cup) liquid castile soap (scented or unscented)

60 ml (¼ cup) water



Combine all ingredients in a stainless steel bowl. Stir until the mixture is the consistency of whipped cream. Use immediately, or store in a labelled, air-tight container. Rinse well.

Note: Use reusable produce bags to buy baking soda in bulk. Choose liquid castile soap that does not contain palm oil.

I use peppermint liquid castile soap for all my cleaning recipes. I find the scent uplifting when I'm doing un-fun chores.



Toss a dollop of this scour in the toilet and rub vigorously with a toilet brush. If bathroom mould and mildew is a problem, try these three solutions.



How have you used this recipe? Share your review in the comments below.

Sincerely,

Lindsay Coulter, a fellow Queen of Green

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