During my bout of spring cleaning (lasting approximately one hour) I came across a small container called "Salamander Scrub" for bathroom and kitchen uses. I have no idea where it came from; the label, with only a "LEPS" logo on it, promised simplicity and an all-natural alternative to the nasty ingredients of "typical" household cleaners. I put the contents to the test...and was amazed at the shine I hadn't seen on the bathtub since we had moved in to this home, previously owned by a meticulous housekeeper, who didn't have "rugrats" undoing every maneuver towards cleanliness. (Yes, our children will remain my "excuse" for complete dishevelment -my mom always affirmed "messy housekeepers make better lovers" so I must be up for some sort of award!)

I googled LEPS (Langley Environmental Partners Society) and voila, they emailed back to my response with the recipe. Simple: except that I had no clue as to what "D-limonene" is (see below recipe for more info) - probably not something common to small town grocers but once in awhile we manage to make it to "the city"...

Enjoy your sparkling tub & be sure with this cleanly gleam to wear sunglasses when visiting the loo!

Sockeye Scrub (formerly known as "Salamander Scrub" similar to the "Star Formerly Known As Prince")
For use in the kitchen and bath, on tiles, countertops, etc. The scrub is great for scouring, so it is not recommended for certain cooktops.
1/2 cup baking soda
1/4 cup borax
2 Tbsp liquid soap
1 Tbsp d-limonene
Instructions:
Using a metal or glass bowel, mix together baking soda, borax, and liquid soap. Add d-limonene with a metal spoon, mix well.
Note: D-limonene is a concentrated citrus extract that can be purchased locally from Voyager Soap and Candle.