DIY Scrubbing Paste
An abrasive paste for tough bathroom and kitchen stains
For the jobs that sprays can’t finish: baked-on grime around taps, stained grout, the inside of a sink that needs more than a wipe. This paste gives you physical abrasion from the bicarb crystals, chemical cleaning action from the bicarb and vinegar reaction, and the surfactant lift of Castile Soap all in one application.
Yield Approx. 300 g · Difficulty Beginner · Time 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 200 g Bicarbonate of Soda (Food Grade)
- 50 mL Liquid Castile Soap
- 20 mL Cleaning Vinegar
- 20 drops Lift Essential Oil Blend (optional)
Method
- Add the Bicarbonate of Soda to a clean mixing bowl.
- Add the Liquid Castile Soap and mix to form a rough paste.
- Add the Cleaning Vinegar carefully; it will fizz. Stir quickly to combine.
- Add Essential Oil if using and mix well until fully incorporated.
- Transfer to a clean airtight jar. Label with product name and date.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Stirring spatula
- Digital scales
- Airtight jar
- Sponge or scrubbing brush
How to use
Apply a small amount to a damp sponge or scrubbing brush. Scrub the surface in circular motions. Leave for 1–2 minutes on tough stains. Rinse thoroughly. Ideal for grout lines, sinks and bathtubs.
Storage
Store in an airtight jar. Use within 4–6 weeks. If the paste stiffens, add a few drops of water and stir.
Safety
Not suitable for natural stone; the vinegar will etch marble, granite and travertine. Adding vinegar to bicarb causes fizzing; this is normal. Keep out of reach of children.
What else is in this recipe
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Liquid Castile Soap provides surfactant action to lift and suspend loosened dirt, making it easier to rinse away after scrubbing
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Cleaning Vinegar reacts with bicarb to create the fizzing cleaning action, and dissolves mineral deposits and soap scum
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Essential Oil optional. Tea Tree adds antimicrobial action; Lemon cuts grease and adds a clean scent
I recommend trying it with Lift
Scrubbing paste goes on grout, taps and sink basins: surfaces where you want to smell real cleaning happening, not just fragrance. Lift’s Tea Tree and Eucalyptus do that work honestly, and the Lemon stops it feeling clinical once the job is done.
Make it yourself: every ingredient is available at homemadehaven.com.au.
Small Batch • Handcrafted in Australia
