Over the past few months, I have been trying to make the switch from commercial cleaning and beauty products to more natural (and less expensive) homemade ones. That is why I am excited to join some of my blogging friends in sharing our own recipes for beauty and cleaning products! For my product I decided to make an all-natural microwave cleaner.
Natural Microwave Cleaner
When I clean the microwave, I usually fill a microwavable bowl halfway full with vinegar, microwave it for 1-2 minutes and immediately scrub down the microwave. It works like a charm!
I have to tell you, though, that my husband hates the smell! So now, before microwaving my bowl filled with vinegar, I add a few lemon and orange slices to it. When I run the microwave with my vinegar, orange and lemon mixture, I get a yummy smell, too. Wonderful! I’ve also read that if you fill a mason jar with lemons, close it with a tight-fitting lid and let it sit for two weeks, you get a powerful lemon and vinegar all-purpose cleaner. I have to try that!
Natural Beauty & Cleaning Products
Be sure to check out all the homemade beauty and cleaning products that my friends have come up with! I know I will: I would like to find some non-bleach products for my laundry and bathroom. I like the way bleach cleans, but when I use it, it makes me feel ill! You can find the links to my friends’ blogs below. Enjoy!
What a great idea…and I already have everything I need to try it! I am having so much fun checking out all of the homemade products! And thank you for going the extra mile with your wrist! 🙁 Feel better! Hugs…Debbie
Confessions of a Plate Addict recently posted…Easy Dollar Store Pastry Stand
Thanks, Debbie! I love your pastry stand!
Sounds like a great way to clean the microwave… I’ll have to try it! Isn’t this tour fun? I’m learning lots!!
Sondra @ Sondra Lyn at Home recently posted…Coconut Sugar Scrub
Thanks, Sondra! This tour is fun — I am gaving fun working with everyone and reading all the great blogs and posts!
I just love this! I hate the microwave smell- thanks!
xoxo
Thanks, Becca, and thank you for stopping by!
I need to try this! I usually just use water with vanilla, but I get the vinegar works SO much better!
Thanks, Maryann! I bet the vanilla smells great!
What a great tip for cleaning the microwave. Thanks Lauren.
Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique recently posted…Homemade Beauty & Household Products Showcase
I just cleaned my microwave the other day and could’ve used this recipe! I’ll be sure to try it next time! Thanks for sharing and glad to be on the tour with you.
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living recently posted…How to Make Lavender Potpourri
Thanks, Jennifer! I would love to try your lavender potpourri!
Love using vinegar to clean, and I’m sure the citrus fragrances are wonderful! I appreciate you sharing,
Kathy
Kathy recently posted…Ginger-Lime-Coconut Oil Sugar Scrub
Thanks, Kathy! Your sugar scrub sounds amazing!
I don’t have a microwave but I remember how grungy they got when I did have one. This is great!
Stephanie recently posted…Decadant Chocolate Mint Lip Balm
What a great recipe. And I think I will have to try both the orange slices and the vanilla.
Denise recently posted…Homemade Exfoliating Scrub
Hi, Denise! I will have to try the vanilla, yoo!