Healthy Cleaning Recipes
THE FOLLOWING CLEANING RECIPES SERVE A THREE-FOLD PURPOSE
The following cleaning recipes serve a three-fold purpose:
- You are changing your household to Environmentally Safer products
- You are saving big bucks by avoiding the numerous “specialty” products
- 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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