Easy, Natural Bathroom Cleaners and Tips

by Mandi on January 26, 2012

Bathroom Cleaning Tips

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I’ve been blogging in this space — first Organizing Your Way and then Life…Your Way — for over three years now, and there are some great posts in the archives that don’t get much attention anymore. This week, I’ll be sharing some of my favorites. Whether you’ve been around since the beginning or are a new reader, I think you’ll enjoy them!

First, a confession: At this moment, I have a few commercial bathroom cleaners in our “cleaning bucket”, which we keep on the top shelf in our laundry room. I’m not sure when or why I stopped using vinegar as the base for most of my cleaning needs, but I’m determined to move back to more natural cleaners — not only because of concerns for the environment and my family’s health, but also because they’re less expensive. Because you can make a variety of cleaners from the same set of ingredients, homemade cleaners are also simpler, although it may not feel like it when you’re first getting started.

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