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This Fizzy Scouring Powder Will Brighten Up Your Cleaning Routine

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Homemade scouring powder for cleaning sinks, counter tops, tub and shower that fizzes on contact with water and is scented with essential oils.


Surprise! You’ve got guests coming over in twenty minutes and your kitchen is a royal mess! First things first – hide everything you can in the dishwasher or the oven, then deal with the piles of junk mail on the countertop and finally (hopefully!), you’ve got time for a quick scrub of the counter tops and sinks. Been there?

LOL – you’ve never seen me clean so fast!

Grapefruit Scented Fizzy Scouring Powder | Mindful Momma

Homemade Fizzy Scouring Powder

My go-to cleaning product for this type of situation is a DIY scouring powder that works fast and leaves my kitchen smelling fantastic! It’s made with just a few non-toxic, affordable ingredients – baking soda, kosher salt (optional), citric acid and a citrus based essential oil.

The best part is that this scouring powder fizzes on contact with water – there’s something about that fizz that convinces me the job is getting done! It’s enough to make you smile, even when unexpected guests are about to arrive!

Have a listen!

About the ingredients

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Baking soda is a natural deodorizer and provides a nonabrasive grit for scrubbing.

Kosher salt is a deodorizer, water softener and has a nice scrub. I’ve listed this ingredient as optional because salt can pit stainless steel if left for long periods of time. If you wash it off right away (on a stovetop or sink) this shouldn’t be a problem.

Grapefruit Scented Fizzy Scouring Powder | Mindful Momma

Citric acid creates the FIZZ!

Citric acid is a naturally occurring acid that works as a disinfectant and cleanser, and is helpful for removing soap scum and water stains. It’s also the ingredient that creates the all important fizz! You can buy citric acid in bulk at many co-ops or natural food stores or find it online. FYI – citric acid is given an A rating on the EWG’s Guide to Healthy Cleaning – so no worries there!

 

Grapefruit Scented Fizzy Scouring Powder | Mindful Momma

Many essential oils are naturally antibacterial, making them great additions to homemade cleaning products. Personally, I love grapefruit essential oil for cleaning – because it leaves such a bright, uplifting scent behind! Imagine you just ripped open a fresh grapefruit and the oil from the peel sprayed into the air and you’ll know what I mean! Grapefruit oil also helps overcome anxiety and stress (those unexpected guests!) and is energizing and uplifting, which is always a good thing.

Uses for fizzy scouring powder

Another reason to love this great-smelling, fizzy scouring powder is that it is a mega multi-tasker! Here are a few ways to use it:

  • Sink scrub (both kitchen and bath)
  • Countertop cleanser
  • Stove top cleaner
  • Bathtup scrubber
  • Toilet cleaner and freshener
  • Drain freshener

Grapefruit Scented Fizzy Scouring Powder | Mindful Momma

The recipe

1/2 cup baking soda

3 Tablespoons citric acid

1 Tablespoon coarse Kosher salt

10 drops grapefruit essential oil

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. You may need to use your fingers to get the essential oil properly mixed in! Transfer powder to a container with holes in the top if you have one. A glass or stainless steel cheese shaker works best – preferably one with a cover to keep out the air when you are not using it! Don’t sweat it if you don’t have a shaker, just keep the powder in a sealed container and pour some out as needed.

Grapefruit Scented Fizzy Scouring Powder | Mindful Momma

So next time you have unexpected guests, don’t let them stress you out! Try this fizzy scouring powder and let me know how it goes!

If you like this post, find more green & healthy cleaning ideas here!

 

 

P.S. Want even more info about non-toxic cleaning so you can be CONFIDENT that your cleaning routine is safe? Check out my Green Cleaning Kickstart mini-course! 

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Micaela Preston is natural living educator and safe and sustainable product activist. She has spoken at conferences and events, has lobbied for safer chemical laws, and has consulted with many brands and businesses. Her book, Practically Green: Your Guide to Eco Friendly Decision Making was published in 2009.

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  1. Julie Rybarczyk says

    January 4, 2017 at 9:21 pm

    I love this recipe!! I will definitely be trying it. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Micaela says

      January 5, 2017 at 10:39 am

      Glad to hear it Julie! Let me know how you like it!

      Reply
  2. diane says

    January 6, 2017 at 1:20 pm

    I need to make this and see if it works in my shower. Soap scum buildup is driving me crazy! Thanks for the recipe!

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    • Micaela says

      January 12, 2017 at 8:50 am

      Hope it works for you Diane!

      Reply
  3. smas abigail says

    August 11, 2017 at 4:26 pm

    Just made this and tried it and love it! I doubled the recipe and added 20 drops tea tree e.o. for extra germ killing power. This fit perfectly in a recycled cheese shaker – like parmesan comes in. Also, WalMart carries Ball citric acid. One 7.5 oz container was enough for the two shakers I made up, with a little left over. But now I will order from Amazon – less than $3.00/lb for 5 pounds. THANK YOU!

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    • Micaela says

      August 15, 2017 at 12:13 pm

      I’m so glad it worked for you! Love the addition of tea tree too – I will try that next time I make a batch!

      Reply

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