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Sink, Tub and Grout – Natural Scrub Cleaner

About this Tip:

This is an easily made DIY natural scrub to use on sinks, tubs and grout. It uses the antiseptic properties of essential oils.

This is an easily made DIY natural scrub to use on sinks, tubs and grout. It uses the antiseptic properties of essential oils.

What you need:

  • 2 Cups - baking soda
  • 10 - 20 Drops - lemon essential oil
  • 5 - 10 Drops - clove essential oil
  • 1 squirt - Dr. Bronner's Castile Soap
  • A few drops of water for consistency
  • Air tight storage container
  • A Nylon-bristle brush
  • A butter knife or similar

How to:

  1. In the container mix the baking soda with the essential oils using a butter knife. Mix well, cutting the oil into the baking soda with the butter knife
  2. Sprinkle over the sink surface
  3. Add a squirt of castile soap
  4. Add a few drops of water
  5. Scrub with a nylon-bristle brush
  6. Rinse thoroughly

Why It Works:

Baking soda removes grime without scratching. Combined with the antiseptic essential oils and the soap, it forms a paste that easily and completely removes dirt.

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