homemade natural cream cleanser

Lately, our poor little refrigerator has been threatened with warnings of gumtree classified ads. Brad often complains that it is too small and that we need to get a new one. I agree, it is tiny, and really not ideal for a family but it has served us well over the years and I hate to give up on something that is functioning perfectly well.  To me, it still looks new (other than a few cracks here and there). I have mentioned before that I am a bit obsessive about keeping a clean house and the fridge is no exception. It is casually wiped down once a week and meticulously cleaned once every three. 

Here's how we keep our beloved fridge shiny:

Ingredients

¼ cup bicarb soda
1/2 cup hot water
6 drops essential oil (I usually use peppermint)

Directions

Mix all 3 ingredients together to form a (very) wet paste

Scrub the paste into the entire refrigerator including drawers and sides (you may wish to remove these to make things easier)

Rinse with a wet cloth until clean

This can serve as a multi-purpose cream cleanser for stovetops, sinks and appliances. Just scrub on and then wipe clean. You can also wipe clean with vinegar for a very finished shine.