Lavender Scented Scouring Powder: Natural Cleaning Recipe
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Some cleaning jobs need a little more help from ingredients that can assist your scrubbing. This homemade natural scouring powder with lavender is the perfect tool to help you for removing those caked on stains and the grease on your stovetop! With just 3 ingredients, you will love this non-toxic scouring powder recipe made from baking soda, borax, and dried lavender. You can happily add this mix to your homemade cleaning caddy!
what is scouring powder?
Have you ever used scouring powder to clean your home? You may recognize it by its commercial names like Comet or Ajax. It’s an abrasive powder that is a mix of dry soap or detergent and soda to help get rid of tough-to-remove stains and caked on grime. Most commercially made scouring powders contain silica, talc, dry bleach, and added fragrances.
In this blog post, I am sharing how you can make a much less harsh homemade version of scouring powder, which is a bit safer for you and the environment. This all natural baking soda scrub can be used to clean floors, tiles, wash basins, utensils, stovetops, etc.
gathering supplies to make lavender scouring powder:
To make this homemade Lavender Scented Scouring Powder, you will need to gather a few key ingredients. You most likely already have these easy-to-find ingredients in your home already! That makes this natural scouring powder incredibly affordable and easy to make.
1 cup (272 g) baking soda
2 tablespoons (26 g) borax
1 tablespoon (3 g) lavender buds
25 drops lavender essential oil or lavender fragrance oil; optional
the benefits of lavender for cleaning:
Lavender flowers, or Lavandula angustifolia, is a perfect added ingredient to enhance your homemade household cleaning products. There are compounds in lavender that can be helpful for cleaning specifically. It has antibacterial, antimicrobial, and deodorizing properties, which makes it a wonderful ingredient for fighting against bacteria, fungus, and mold.
If you love a fresh, light, floral scent in your home then it’s the perfect option for this natural and safe scouring powder recipe. However, you can simply omit the flowers and essential oil if you prefer your product to be unscented!
directions to make lavender scouring powder:
To make this Lavender Scented Scouring Powder recipe, you will simply need a large bowl! Follow the steps below to make your own non-toxic scouring powder for cleaning your home.
In a large bowl, combine the baking soda, borax, lavender buds, and lavender oil, if using. Whisk together until well combined and all of the ingredients have been evenly distributed.
Transfer the scouring powder to your reusable sugar shaker. This amount should fit almost perfectly in a 5 oz (142 g) container. Label your container and date it.
Store the scouring powder in a dark, cool place such as a pantry cabinet and out of reach of animals and children. The scouring powder should last for several years if kept dry, though it will depend on the shelf life of your essential oil.
how to use scouring powder in your home:
To use your new homemade scouring powder, simply sprinkle it on the surface you wish to clean. Scrub with a damp cloth or sponge and then wipe away with an All-Purpose Cleaning Spray. For more tips on specific areas in your home, read below!
Kitchen. In general, scouring scrub is great for cleaning your kitchen surfaces! Sprinkle the powder on your countertop and scrub or wipe away with a warm, wet cleaning cloth.
Oven. To clean the top or inside of your oven with its cooked-on stains, make your scouring powder into a paste. Combine the powder with a bit of warm water and mix until it resembles something like wet sand. Apply the past to the stain, let it sit for about 5 minutes, and then wipe away.
Stainless Steel. Baking soda and borax are not abrasive enough to damage stainless steel, making this a great cleaner for your appliances. Apply your powder to a microfiber cloth and polish with your fingertips.
Bathroom. Use your scouring powder to clean soap scum, water marks, and reside in your shower, bath tub, and sink. Simply sprinkle on dry and wipe away with a wet cloth or apply it as a paste.
Toilet. To clean your toilet with homemade scouring powder, spray an All-Purpose Cleaning Spray on the surface of the toilet, then sprinkle on your powder. Let it sit for 5 minutes and give the toilet a good scrub with your brush. Wipe down any leftover powder and flush the toilet. Done!
DO NOT USE THIS POWDER ON: Antique silver, marble or quartz countertops, sealed hardwood floors, aluminum cookware, gold-plated items, glass, mirrors, carpets, and be incredibly careful with washing dishes to remove any residue as borax should not be ingested.
final thoughts:
This Lavender Scented Scouring Powder is so easy to make and is ready to use within minutes! You’ll never have to purchase scouring powder from the store again. I love seeing how powerful baking soda is at removing harsh stains, cooked on food, and brightening up my appliances. Enjoy making and using your own safe and natural alternative to soft scrub with this homemade scouring powder.
xoxo Kayla
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