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🍋Homemade bleach-alternative recipe 🍋

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Whites are hard to keep white and traditional bleach is bad for your lungs, organs, skin and eyes! They all suffer when you use store bought bleach. ☠️

Nevertheless, I know this is a tough habit to kick, so here’s an easy and SAFE DIY recipe for all you bleach lovers out there! ⁣

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RECIPE: ⁣

• Mason Jar ⁣

• 3 cups water ⁣

• 1/2 cup hydrogen peroxide⁣

• 2 capfuls of Thieves Household cleaner⁣

• 10 drops Lemon Juice (fresh squeezed) 🍋

I use about a cup per load of laundry.

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Tip: Add this to a glass spray bottle and mix in a little baking soda if you want to use this recipe for cleaning tubs, tiles, toilets, etc.

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Who else has tried this?! ⁣

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#intentionalliving #wellnesscreator #powerofplants #laundry #bleachalternative #healthyliving #thieves #toxicfreehome #toxicfreejourney #chemicalfree @Lemon8 Wellness

2024/4/10 Edited to

Traditional bleach can be harsh on your health and the environment, making it essential to find safer cleaning alternatives. This bleach alternative recipe combines accessible ingredients, ensuring cleanliness while minimizing harmful chemical exposure. Hydrogen peroxide acts as a powerful stain remover, capable of brightening whites and eliminating bacteria without aerosolized toxicity. The addition of freshly squeezed lemon juice adds a pleasant scent while offering natural bleaching properties. For optimal use, consider mixing your homemade solution in a glass spray bottle, allowing for application in various cleaning scenarios including kitchen surfaces and bathroom fixtures. Experiment with adding ingredients like baking soda for an added boost, making it a versatile option for all cleaning tasks. By opting for a DIY cleaner, you contribute to a healthier home and reduce your ecological footprint by avoiding commercial products with harmful ingredients. Embrace a healthier lifestyle with this easy shift to homemade alternatives, aligning with a growing movement towards chemical-free living that prioritizes wellness for both you and the planet.

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Andigirl/Gramie

I’ll need to get some Thieves cleaner. Seems like we used Pinesol.?? Wasn’t the variety of cleaners as there is now.

Andigirl/Gramie

I’ve been trying to remember what it was we used all those yrs ago when my boys were young & at home. Your post is my answer. Thanks so much! ps: Baking soda is a great cleaner & so much more.❤️ Baking soda is a great cleaner.

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