April 18, 2014
The Organically Clean Home
I am so excited for you to have The Organically Clean Home in your homes – I hope it puts a little fun in your cleaning routine and equips you to make your own powerhouse cleaners at home.
THANK YOU for buying it, sharing it with your friend or sister, recommending it, and using it! If you Instagram, take a picture of the book or a cleaning recipe you’ve made and tag me @cleanmama and use the hashtag #theorganicallycleanhome so I can see it! Or feel free to tag me on any other social media with a picture as well – I’d love to see it in your home!
Here are a couple ideas and cleaning recipes I’ve shared from the book:
- How to Put Together a DIY Cleaner Caddy
- Lavender + Lemon Bathroom Disinfecting Spray
- Granite Countertop Cleaner
- Lemon + Clove Nighttime Sink Scrub
- 2 Ways to Clean Your Carpets
I’m collecting reviews and recipes that I’ve shared from The Organically Clean Home on a pinboard – go here to see what other people are saying!
Happy Cleaning! xo, Becky
Have you ordered my book, The Organically Clean Home? Go get it!
Val Newman Says
Hi Becky,
I really like your website. Did you every think about putting it on Bloglovin’? I just signed up and I’d love to follow you there. 🙂
Becky Says
Post authorIt’s there:
http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/4503599
xo, becky
Tabatha Says
Becky…
Got my copy of The Organically Clean Home in the mail yesterday (gotta love Amazon’s release day guarantee). I’ve got a question about the cabinet cleaner recipe. Can other essential oils be substituted for the lemon essential oil or does the lemon oil aid in the cleaning? I like to be able to switch up scents for different seasons when I can.
Great book so far, I’ve got a short list of things to pick up, but most of the ingredients are already here!
Thanks!
Becky Says
Post authorThanks Tabatha! Feel free to switch it up!
Happy Cleaning!
xo, Becky
Jenna Says
I pre-ordered yesterday! So excited for it to come and get started on making my home more organic!
Francesca Says
Hello Becky! Just want you to know you have followers in Italy too (myself, in this case)!
I just ordered my copy on Amazon, hope to receive it soon.
Francesca
Giuseppina Says
Congratulations!! How exciting 🙂
Jennifer S Says
I sure hope to buy it soon! I wish we had the extra money right now because I love following you blog and always share your posts on fb. You’ve helped me so much. Thank you for all your hard work and efforts!!!!
Brooke Bumgardner Says
Congratulations on your new release, Becky!! Bummed I don’t have the extra cash for it right now, but it’s definitely on my wish list. 🙂
merium Says
will your book be released in any bookstores? i prefer to pay cash rather than credit card!
Becky Says
Post authorIt’s featured nationwide at Barnes and Noble!
xo, becky
merium Says
Thanks, Becky! I’m in Canada, tho..maybe a girl’s weekend..
Erika Says
Loving your new book!
I have two questions. For your lemon and peppermint toilet treatment, how much citric acid do you use? Where do you purchase your citric acid?
Thank you!
Becky Says
Post author1/3 cup and I just have this on hand – found in Target and Wal-Mart in the canning section:
http://www.amazon.com/Ball-Jar-Citric-Acid-7-5-Ounce/dp/B007CRHD4U
xo, becky
Sandra {simpleispretty.com} Says
YAY! I just ordered my copy today! Can’t wait till it gets here! Congratulations, Becky!
Becky Says
Post authorYay! Thank you and happy cleaning! xo, Becky
Sandra {simpleispretty.com} Says
Just got my copy today, can’t wait to try the recipes. Beautiful and organized book! Exactly what I’ve been looking for! Thank you!
Becky Says
Post authorYay! Thank you Sandra!
xo, Becky
Erica Says
I recently purchased “The Organically Clean Home” and LOVING it! What recipe would you recommend for natural stone (travertine) showers? It needs a good scrubbing and I’ve never been sure what is safe to use on it. Thanks in advance!
Becky Says
Post authorThank you Erica! I’m guessing it’s sealed if it’s in your shower 🙂 Travertine is porous and it can get etched very easily if you use an acid (like vinegar) to clean it. Try castile soap and water – scrub gently – a handheld dishscrubber would be helpful. Rinse thoroughly with water. I hope this helps!
xo, becky
Erica Says
Perfect- thanks!
Karol Says
HI, I would like to order your book from Amazon but I have a question. I would like to know if your book include any borax-free recipes for laundry, dish soap & dishwasher soap?
I prefer to not use borax any of my recipes and it is hard to find good one without. I have a child with allergies and after doing a lot of research I decided not use it in our recipes.
Becky Says
Post authorHi Karol!
The liquid dw detergent recipe is without Borax but the laundry detergents all have Borax in them. xo, Becky
Karol Says
Beck, Thank you for the timely response. Do you think if I leave out the borax on the powder and possibly add baking soda instead, would I get good results?
Very excited to buy the book. Cant wait!
Becky Says
Post authorYou can experiment with adding more washing soda or baking soda to the mix….
Edie Ruedy Says
I have been sitting here reading the book – what wonderful ideas. With my quilting projects, I iron seams, etc., I can’t find anything on organic homemade spray starch. Do you have any ideas for that?
You would think that in my little four room home that I would have this place spotless with your fantastic recipes and methods for doing things around the house. Au contraire – I am too busy sitting out on the deck in my rocking chair reading your book.
Norm and Myrtle would be so proud of you as the rest of us in the family are.
Good luck, Becky, in the future with more books, more fantastic ideas that make things easier for us old folks!!!!
With love, Edie
Becky Says
Post authorOh thank you so much Edie 🙂
Have you tried vodka? If you use straight vodka in a spray bottle it will completely evaporate and ‘starch’ your fabric! I’ll email you a link!
xo, Becky
Kelly L Says
Becky,
I just got your book yesterday, and have been reading through it. I do have a couple of questions. First – I noticed that your DIY wipes use paper towels. Can I use cloth wipes with the recipes? I like the idea of cutting up old t-shirts to reuse. Also, I have a cat, which is the reason that I have decided to make several of my own non-toxic cleaning products. I have read online recently that essential oils are toxic for cats – The only real surface that I’m worried about is the floor (she doesn’t have access to the bathroom or kitchen counters). Do you have any ideas of how I can disinfect the floors in a safe way without harming kitty?
(Love, love, love that you included check lists in your book – I am a person who needs to chart my progress to stay optimistic!)
Thank you – I’m sooooo excited to begin my new cleaning regimen!
Kelly
Becky Says
Yes, you can use cloth wipes in lieu of paper towels!
Bonnie Dewkett Says
I would love to review this on our blog (www.thejoyfulorganizer.com/blog) Can you put me in touch with your marketing specialist? Thanks!
B
Becky Says
I passed along your information Bonnie, thank you!
Brenda O'Toole Says
I LOVE THE BOOK…I look at it all the time. I have learned a lot! Thanks Becky…Only problem is I keep drinking the vodka!!! (jk)
Rachel Says
Hi! I LOVE your book, by the way!! However, yesterday, I made the liquid detergent…. and it is now…. well, not liquid. Is it fixable? I’m already planning to buy some more washing soda to make the powder when I get home! 🙁
Thank you! 🙂
I’m planning on gifting this book and a couple ingredients to my cousin for her wedding 🙂
Becky Says
Post authorWeird! Try adding warm/hot water to it – just a little drizzle until it thins out.
Deidree Says
Hi Becky,
I love this book and your site. I moved to a new home about a month ago, it’s been a crazy and overwhelming experience because it was unplanned. Thanks to your daily cleaning routine and organizing tips, I’m now regaining my sanity 🙂
Much love,
Deidree
Becky Says
Post authorAw, thank you so much for sharing!
xo, Becky
Claudia Says
Hi Becky,
Love your book! I’m wondering about the book scent. When I received it from amazon, it smelled heavenly.
If you would like to share, I’d greatly appreciate it…:)
Becky Says
Post authorNo scent that I know of – sorry!
xo
Kimber Says
Hi Becky!
Out of curiosity, do you think you’ll ever make a downloadable pdf version of The Organically Clean Home available? I’d love to be able to print it out and get it spiral bound, as I find it much easier to keep the book open while making a recipe when it is bound that way.
Thanks!
-Kimber
p.s. Love your site and all of your products. Just ordered a bunch of stuff from Clean Mama Home and can’t wait for it to come in the mail!! 🙂
Becky Says
Post authorIt’s available as an ebook everywhere books are sold 🙂
Myra Says
Hi Becky,
Is your book available in Canada? I don’t want to buy it online.
Thanks!
Myra
Becky Says
Post authorYes!
Andrew Glass Says
Oh my goodness. I love when I find websites with such good information and now I see you have a book. Count me in. We’ve been working to get the harsh chemicals out of the house but a lot of the “natural” cleaners just don’t seem to work. The reviews look awesome on Amazon so I’m picking it up tomorrow.
Keep up the great work and I’ll be sure to give a post-purchase review.
Joelle Says
Hi. I cannot seem to find where to purchase books.
Becky Says
Post authorHere:
http://amzn.to/2eRCMfl
Heather Says
Do the cleaning recipes in your book use a lot of vinegar? My husband can’t stand the smell of vinegar, so I’m looking for some good vinegar alternatives for homemade cleaning products.
Thanks!
Becky Says
Post authorThere’s a fair amount of vinegar BUT I hate the smell too and have found ways to keep that pickle smell away 🙂
Sylvia Says
Hello! I just got your book and made a few of the recipes. The stain spray is one of them and i am running into difficulties. The borax crystallizes and clogs up the nozzle. What can I do? Thanks!
b r Says
Post authorHmmm…maybe try hot water and soak the sprayer. You might need to mix up a little less at a time so it doesn’t clog it up.
Sylvia Says
Also, I see recipes with both vinegar and baking soda, do those two ingredients not cancel each other? Or does the reaction of the two do the cleaning? Thanks!
b r Says
Post authorI haven’t found that in the recipes that I recommend it in.
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Steven Wellington Says
3 tablespoons Rubbing Alcohol
2 cups water
1/4 cup teaspoon Castile or dish soap
Is this recipe correct? That seems like an awfully small amount of dish soap.
Steven Wellington Says
I forgot to mention. This is for the windows/glass recipe.
b r Says
Post authorThat’s correct – you want to make sure that it isn’t soapy or else it would leave a residue 🙂
Steven Wellington Says
Great. Thank you.
Steven Wellington Says
When I mix baking soda into a spray bottle, the bottle gets clogged. How do I get around this?
Kacey Says
Hi Becky! It’s been 5+ years since this book came out so I’m just wondering how many of these recipes you still follow/recommend. I bought this book and LOVE it (& the recipes) but just am curious if you’ve stopped using or tweaked any of them since based on your experiences with them!
Clean Mama Says
Post authorI still recommend all of the recipes – some have been tweaked slightly, but you can confidently still continue using them!