At the Monster Worms household, we try to do everything as naturally and as environmentally friendly as possible. This includes cleaning. Toxic cleaners, harsh chemicals and medications get flushed down household drains every day. We all have to be more aware of what we are doing.

I can’t imagine that breathing these chemicals while we are cleaning with them is very good for us either. We have removed all of these chemicals from our household and we now only use natural cleaners. Not only are these cleaners better for us and the environment, but they are cheaper too!

The main thing that we clean with are essential oils. The two that we use the most are Lavender oil and Tea Tree oil. These oils have natural antibacterial properties. Put 8-10 drops of oil in a 1 quart spray bottle filled with water and use it to wipe down kitchen counters and cabinets. Be careful that your counters don’t get a build up of the oil from the spray. A few times a week I will have to use regular soap and water to remove the build up. If you have natural stone counters or floors, check to see if any of the ingredients are harmful to the stones or finishes.

Below are natural cleaner recipes that we have collected from friends. Feel free to try them yourself and pass them along to friends. Also, I will be posting these recipes and more soon on our website under “Natural Cleaners.” If you would like to add a recipe yourself, either post a comment below or email me at info@MonsterWorms.com. I would love to hear from you!

Mix in a large bucket.
Clean floor as usual.

Mix in a spray bottle.
Spray and wipe dry with clean cloth or newspaper.

Spray onto mildewed area, wipe with clean cloth.
If “bad” let sit for 2-3 minutes then wipe clean.

Squeeze lemon onto surface, wipe with cotton.

Cut Lemon in half.
Sprinkle lemon with salt.
Rub copper with lemon to remove tarnish.
Rinse with warm water and dry.

(Can be used without the Tea Tree oil)
Put into spray bottle and shake.
After applying leave it on for 10 minutes.
Scrub with brush.
Wipe clean.