Cleaning and Laundry

Scouring Powder

Make homemade scouring powder with baking soda, borax, dried herbs and essential oil. Sprinkle on sinks and tubs and scrub.

Scouring powder

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Baking soda, borax, dried herbs and essential oil. Sprinkle on sinks and tubs and scrub.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
CourseDIY

What You’ll Need
  

  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 1 Tbsp borax
  • 1 Tbsp dried herbs flowers or spices
  • 10 drops essential oils

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • airtight jar

Directions
 

  1. Stir all the ingredients together well in a small bowl.
  2. Keep airtight, or in a shaker if you will use it right away.

Notes

Wet the surface, sprinkle the powder, scrub with a brush or sponge, and rinse thoroughly.
Safety: not all surfaces take scouring well, test in a hidden spot first. Also: gloves; keep borax away from kids and pets; never combine with bleach cleaners.

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