HERB - Re: Hands On Classes

[Roberta R Comstock]

On Mon, 19 Oct 1998 23:00:51 -0700 "sunshinegirl"
<sunshinegirl at steward-net.com> writes:
>Maybe others might be interested as well...
>The information is taken from an Article called "Herbal >Housecleaning"
by Kate Carter Frederick.  It was in the 1991 >April/May issue of _the
Herb Companion_
>
>Three basic ingredients for housecleaning are:
>
>Baking soda - cleans and deodorizes - sinks, stains on dishes, >scrub
appliances, countertops, clean drains
>
>Borax - cleans, deodorizeds, disinfects, softens water, prevents >mold,
removes stains.  Although considered environmentally safe, >it is toxic
to ants and roaches.
>
>Vinegar, white - cuts grease; prevents mold and mildew growth; >removes
odors, mineral deposits, wax, and soap buildup; removes >spots on metal,
glass, and fiberglass.  heavy-duty cleaning and >freshening of ovens,
drains, metals, glass, shower curtains, >linoleum, carpet, sinks, tubs,
toilets, washing maching, teakettle.  >Solvent for removing oil-based
paint or polyurethane varnish from >paintbrushes.
>
>Melandra of the Woods

Thanks for sharing this with us.  I used to use more of these things but
have kind of drifted away from them.  You reminded me how good they
really are.

I wonder if Kate Carter Frederick has written any books....

Hertha

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