If you're going to clean, you want to do it without using nasty chemicals that can end up in the water supply and your bloodstream. To help,
Earthshare.com offers some of helpful hints.
A few of their tips:
For cleaning kitchens and walls, use a cloth dipped in hot water, baking soda, and little bit of dish soap.
Clear your drains with a mixture of 1 cup baking soda, 1 cup salt, and ¼ cup cream of tartar. Pour ¼ cup of this mixture into the drain, followed by a pot of boiling water (cream of tartar is is the common name for potassium hydrogen tartrate, a salt often used in cooking.)
For a
home-made air freshener, try simmering cinnamon, orange peel, and cloves on the stove. It'll give your home the fresh smell of, well, cinnamon, orange peel and cloves.
Clean windows Windex-free using a solution made from 2 tablespoons borax or washing soda and 3 cups water.
Q: What's the best cleaner for wood floors (figure A)?
A: Tea is all you need to clean wood floors. Brew two teabags in hot water and cool to room temperature. Use with a mop or a cloth on the floors. Rinsing is not needed.Q: How do you clean silver?
A: Apply white, nongel toothpaste to a damp cloth and work into the silver. The mild abrasive in the toothpaste will clean the silver. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Q: How do you remove household odors naturally?
A: Bring a cup of water and 1/4 cup white vinegar to a boil, then let it simmer for 30 minutes to an hour to remove odors.
Five Natural Cleaners:
There are five natural cleaners no home should be without:
Baking soda A mild, natural abrasive; can be used for cleaning
without worrying about scratching surfaces.
White vinegar A mild acidic product; won't destroy surfaces; works great for soap scum.
Lemon juice Nature's bleach and disinfectant; a great natural stain remover and deodorizer.
Borax A natural laundry additive and booster.
Club soda A great stain remover.
Removing Coffee Stain on Sweater with Club Soda
Steps:
1. Place a pad of paper towels under the spill.
2. Pour club soda over the spill. The carbonation in the soda bubbles up the stain and the salts keep it from staining.
3. Blot the fabric.
4. Repeat the process if needed, changing the towels under the fabric as they absorb the stain.
5. If the stain remains, sprinkle the stain with borax, work in with your fingers and launder.
Tips in General:For an eco-friendly
flea repellent, sprinkle salt in the doghouse to deter fleas.
Visit BPAfree.org. There is belief on both sides of the fence about this, but more and more products are coming out BPA free. Use glass baby bottles, warm up items in glass containers vs plastic! Avoid microwaving plastic containers!
Use Hydrogen peroxide for whites in the laundry.
