Healthy Cleaning Recipes

Healthy Cleaning Recipes
Healthy Cleaning Recipes

THE FOLLOWING CLEANING RECIPES SERVE A THREE-FOLD PURPOSE

The following cleaning recipes serve a three-fold purpose:
  1. You are changing your household to Environmentally Safer products
  2. You are saving big bucks by avoiding the numerous “specialty” products
  3. You are saving space by using Melaleuca combinations that work!

CLEANING RECIPES IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM

General Washing
MelaPower
Use only 1/8 to 1/4 cup per wash load in cold or hot water.  May also be used as a pre-spotter.  Use full strength, leaves no ring.  Before your first MelaPower wash, run 1 hot cycle with 1/4 cup to rid machine of sediment build-up
No fillers:  Helps keep pipes clean while reducing build-up in you lint screen and septic tank.
Fabric Softener
MelaSoft
For the average size wash load, add 1 cap to the final rinse cycle. Another convenient method to help soften your laundry is to spray a few pumps into your dryer drum or add 1 cap to a wash cloth or J-cloth and toss into dryer as a dryer sheet.
Cleaning Booster or Deodorizer
Sol-U Mel
Add 1 cap to average wash load to deodorize and disinfect.
Bleach
Diamond Brite
In Hot water, dissolve a cap of Diamond Brite and add mixture to your wash load.  You may also allow laundry to soak overnight and then wash as you normally would.
Fine Washables
Tough ‘N Tender
Mix 1 tsp to basin of cold water or  to the delicate cycle of washing machine.
Static Cling
MelaSoft
In a spray bottle, mix 1/2 cup MelaSoft with 1 cup water.  Spray solution directly to underside of dress, shirt or anywhere static cling is a problem.
Diaper soak
Tough ‘N TenderSol-U-MelDiamond Brite
Add 1 Tblsp Tough’N tender and 1 capful of sol-U-Mel in a diaper pail.  Add 1 cap of Diamond Brite to whiten.
Disinfectant Cleaning
Sol-U-Mel
Add a boost of cleaning power and disinfectant action by adding 1/3 cup sol-U-Mel a 2 gallon mixture of Tough ‘N Tender or MelaMagic
Stuffed Animals orBlankets
MelaPower
Sol-U-Mel
Wash in a mixture of 1/2 cup MelaPower  and 1 cap of Sol-U-Mel, to disinfect.

CLEANING RECIPES For STAINS

Laundry (stubborn)
MelaMagic
Add 2 caps to your regular MelaPower wash
Laundry (stains)
Pre-Spot
Spray with full strength Pre-Spot.  Let sit for a few minutes, then launder with MelaPower.
*Early treatment
Hot Shot
Convenience in a bottle.  Hot Shot can also be sprayed directly onto a stain.  Allow to penetrate, rub the stain, rinse with cold water.  Once you are home, you can treat stain with PreSpot and wash as normal.
Blood stainsGrape Juice
Grass Stains
Pre-Spot
Spray spot, wait for solution to penetrate, rub or brush, rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary. Wash as normal.
Gum
Sol-U-Mel
Apply full strength to spot (check first for colour fastness) rub, then rinse, Wash as normal
Crayon
Pre-Spot
Spray full strength, wait to penetrate, rub or brush, rinse with cold water then add Sol-U-Mel to usual wash. Repeat if necessary.
Paint
Pre-Spot
Sol-U-Mel
Spray spot with both solutions, wait for solutions to penetrate, rub or brush, rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary. Wash as normal.
Grease
Pre-Spot
Sol-U-Mel
Spray spot with both, wait for solutions to penetrate, rub or brush, rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary, wash as normal.
Leather
Antibacterial Soap
Apply a small amount of liquid soap to a soft brush, brush leather fabric to lift out stains
Markers
(on tile,lino or wood)
Sol-U-Mel
Use full strength.  May need second application. Rinse with wet cloth
Leather
Antibacterial Soap
Apply a small amount of liquid soap to a soft brush, brush leather fabric to lift out stains
Oil Based Stains
(Oil, Grease, Tar)
MelaMagic
Diamond Brite
Sol-U-Mel
Dilute 1 part to 8 or less parts water in a spray bottle or 1/2 cup per gallon water.Dilute first and add to wash or soak or apply as a paste to spotsUse full strength to spot (check for colour fastness first) rub, then rinse
Carpet Spots
Pre-Spot
Sol-U-Mel
Mix 1 oz. Pre-Spot, 1/2 cap Sol-U-Mel to 16 oz spray bottle.  Fill with water

IN THE BATHROOM

Shower Stalls & Tub
(*DO NOT use on colored grout,, marble or aluminum)
Tub ‘N Tile
Mix 1 part Tub ‘N Tile to 5 parts water.  You may also use full strength for heavy cleaning  (Use with a cloth or spray bottle)
Sinks, Counters & Fixtures
Tough ‘N Tender
In a spray bottle, add 2 oz Tough ‘N tender and fill with water
Toilets
Tub ‘N Tile
Diamond Brite
Turn valve off after rinsing bowl. Spray with Tub ‘N Tile (full strength), let stand then scrub or use Diamond Brite on a wet scrubbing pad, then wipe inside of bowl. Turn valve back on and rinse.
Mildew Control
Tub ‘N Tile
Sol-U-Mel
In a spray bottle, mix 1/4 cup Tub ‘N Tile, 1/2 cup Sol-U-Mel to 1 1/4 cup water.  Weekly use will discourage mould and mildew growth.  Wipes out fungus, mould and mildew plus polishes and shines.
Hard Water Spots(*DO NOT use on marble)
Tub ‘N Tile
Spray full strength, wait, wipe and rinse.  Repeat if necessary.  For maintenance cleaning, use a mixture of 1 part Tub ‘N Tile to 5 parts water.
Disinfectant
Sol-U-MelMelaMagic
In a spray bottle, mix 1/8 cup Sol-U-Mel, 1/8 cup MelaMagic to 1 3/4  cup water. Spray, wait, rinse and wipe dry.
CLEANING RECIPES FOR FLOORS
Linoleum & Ceramic
MelaMagic
Sol-U-Mel
Mix 1/8 cup MalaMagic to 2 gallons water.  Add 1 cap Sol-U-Mel to boost effectiveness and to disinfect.
Hardwood
Tough’N Tender
Mix 1/8 cup Tough ‘N Tender to 2 gallons water
Marble
Tough’N Tender
Mix 1/8 cup Tough ‘N Tender to 2 gallons water or 1/2 teaspoon in a 16 oz spray bottle filled with water.
Panelling
Tough’N Tender
Mix 1/8 cup Tough ‘N Tender to 2 gallons water
CLEANING RECIPES IN THE KITCHEN
Sinks
Tub’N Tile orDiamond Brite
Spray Tub’N tile full strength, let stand and wipe. Repeat if needed. Sprinkle Diamond Brite on wet sink, scrub and rinse
Counters
Tough ‘N Tender, Antibact. Soap, Sol-U-Mel
1/3 cup Sol-U-Mel with 2 gallon mixture of Antibact. Soap or Tough’N Tender.  Wipe work area clean with
(especially after Chicken or Fish preparations)
Enamel Stains
Diamond Brite
Mix a small amount of Diamond Brite with hot water to make a paste.  Apply paste, let stand, scrub and rinse.
Scouring Agent
Diamond Brite
Put in an old seasoning shaker
(replaces comet, Ajax, bon-Ami, Vim, etc.)
Conventional Ovens
MelaMagic
Sol-U-Mel
Apply full strength with cloth (or sprayer) Let stand 15 minutes. Spray with a solution of 1 part Sol-U-Mel to 5 parts water. Use a scouring pad and rinse.
Oven tough spots
Diamond Brite
MelaMagic
Mix Diamond Brite with MelaMagic to make a paste.  Apply paste to spots, let soak then scrub with scouring pad. Rinse.
Rinse Agent
Tough ‘N TenderSol-U-Mel
Mix 1 cap Tough ‘N Tender, 2-3 drops Sol-U-Mel with water. Pour into your rinse agent dispenser
Drain Cleaner
Diamond BriteTub ‘N tile
Pour 1/2 cup diamond Brite into drain and follow with 1 cup tub ‘N tile.  Then allow to stand.  Follow with a flush of hot water.
GENERAL CLEANING RECIPES
Jewelry
Tub ‘N Tile
Tough ‘N Tender
Use full strength solution.  Allow to soak for 5-10 min. scrub gently with old toothbrush, then rinse.  (Avoid using on soft stones!)
Silver Cleaner
Diamond Brite
Tub ‘N tile
Make a paste using Diamond Brite and Tub’N Tile.  Apply to silver. Wait for a minute, then rub clean.
Silver/Brass Cleaner
Tooth Polish
Apply with soft, dry cloth.  Wait for a minute. Remove with clean cloth
Inside Air Purge
T36-C7
Every 2-3 months, invert a bottle of T36-C7 onto furnace filter.  Run fan on furnace for 1 hour.  This will kill all airborne viruses and bacteria in your home.  Great during flu season.  (Smell may be unpleasant…so open windows or leave for 1-2 hours)
Furniture Polish 
(White water marks)
Body Satin
Sol-U-Mel
Mix 1 part of each. Use soft cloth to apply.
Dusting
Tough ‘N Tender
Mix 1 tsp tough ‘N Tender to 16 oz. Spray bottle of water.
Ceilings & Walls
Tough ‘N Tender
or
 MelaMagic
Mix 1/4 cup of Tough ‘N Tender with 2 gallons of water.  Mix 1/4 – 1/2 cup of MelaMagic or two gallons of water
Mirrors & Windows
Clear Power
 Using the measuring lines printed on the Clear Power spray bottle, fill spray bottle with 1/3 Clear Power concentrate, then fill balance with water.
Carpets 
(machine mix)
MelaMagic
Sol-U-Mel
Pre-Spot
Mix 1/4 cup Pre-Spot, 1/2 cup of MelaMagic and 1 Tbsp Sol-U-Mel.  Pour solution in tray of carpet cleaner machine and fill with water.
Venetian Blinds
Tough ‘N Tender
Sol-U-Mel
Mix 1/tsp Tough ‘N Tender and 1 cap Sol-U-Mel in a shallow tub of water, let sit for thorough cleaning
Non-Magnetic Surfaces
Tough’N tender
In a 16 oz bottle, add 1 tablespoon Tough ‘N Tender, fill with water.
*This repels dust on TV and computer screens.
MISC. CLEANING RECIPES
Plants
Tough ‘N Tender
In a 16 oz bottle, Add 1/2 teaspoon tough ‘N Tender, fill with water.  Repeat this treatment to kill aphids.
Tape  on windows
Sol-U-Mel
Use  full strength to remove tape gum.  Follow up cleaning with Clear Power
Tar on hands
T36-C7
Use full strength.
Insect Repellant
Sol-U-MelT36-C7Body Satin
(AIR) Mix 2 oz. Sol-U-Mel to 16 oz water in a spray bottle. Spray into the air
(SKIN) Add 1-2 drops of Melaleuca Oil to 1 Tbsp Body Satin. Mix together and apply to skin. Great for Black flies and mosquitoes
Air Freshener 
(smoke, cooking odors)
Ultra Mist orSol-U-Mel
Ultra Mist (Natural fragrances) or Mix 1 part Sol-U-Mel to 5 parts water in 16 oz spray bottle. Spray into the air as a freshener
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