Peppermint cleaning paste

 

 

I prefer to use natural cleaners in our house and here is a fantastic cleaning paste recipe using peppermint essential oil.  It is a great non abbrassive cleaner for using in sinks, baths and showers.

This week I used it to give the bath toys a good clean and to remove the build up that you get with toys that are always sitting damp.  I thought the dishwasher would take care of this, but what was required was good old fashioned elbow grease.

I find it to be a good general cleaner for toys, especially if you have little ones who like to put things in their mouth all the time.

And the smell of peppermint essential oil in the house is always a bonus!

Here is what you will need:

1 cup baking soda
1 tbsp cream of tartar
10 ml liquid castile soap (or dishwashing liquid for a less green option.)

1 ml of peppermint essential oil
5 ml water

 

In a bowl mix together baking soda with cream of tartar. In a jug mix 10 mls of liquid castile soap with the water.

 

Slowly pour into the powders and mix with a fork until you have a paste. Add more water if you need to.

 

Add 1 ml of peppermint essential oil and stir to combine. You may need to use a little more water to get a paste.

 

Store in an airtight container.

 

Happy scrubbing!