Better for you, your family and the environment!
Commercially made cleaners contain many harmful toxins, such as arsenic, that can cause neurological and respiratory damage over time, and trigger allergies and asthma attacks.
Many of the changes have been easy: like using white vinegar in place of fabric softener in the wash, and using baking soda as a non-scratch alternative to clean my sinks. Works great on porcelain or stainless steel!
Others take a bit more effort, but the result is still fantastic! Did you know you can make your own dishwasher detergent using 1/2 cup borax, 1/2 cup baking soda and 1/4 cup table salt?
Keep reading to learn more about this easy way to improve your health and help save the planet!
Make Your Own Cleaning Supplies
This will help get you started with some simple recipes for natural cleaning products
Housekeeping Tips : How to Make Your Own Cleaning Supplies
Homemade cleaning supplies can easily be made with a mixture of vinegar and water, and a small amount of rubbing alcohol can be added for more strength. Mix baking soda and vinegar to make a cleaning paste with help from a professional house cleaner in this free video on cleaning supplies and housekeeping tips. Expert: Rachel Yatuzis Contact: www.greenkleeninc.com Bio: Rachel Yatuzis is a professional house cleaner in Nashville, Tenn., specializing in using everyday household items for cleaning purposes. Filmmaker: Tim Brown
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Try these ingredients as an alternative to commercial cleaners, which contain toxins like arsenic!
EEEEWWWW, that smell!
Improve the smell of your home made cleaning products by adding essential oils such as bergamot or lavendar.
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Soda Refreshes (as it removes rust)!
Using any cola beverage, apply to rusty area with a crumbled sheet of aluminum foil. Works great on chrome bumpers, hub caps, bikes and other stuff. May also make you rethink your choice of beverages!
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Make separate cleaning caddies for the kitchen and bath so you always have your supplies at hand.
Home Made Cleaning Resources
Find methods and recipes for your home cleaning needs
- Pantry Cleaners: Recipes for Homemade Cleaning Products
- Simple recipes using products from your pantry make effective household cleaning solutions. An added plus: these natural products are more environmentally friendly than commercial alternatives
- Natural Cleaning Methods
- Safer, Less Expensive Ways to Clean Your Home
- Homemade Natural Cleaning Products
- Using lemons, vinegar, and baking soda as natural cleaning products in your home.
- Guide to Green Living: Natural Cleaning Recipes
- These are a few recipes for cleaning different surfaces in your home. They consist of environmentally friendly products and can be used in place of harmful commercial cleaners.
- Non-Toxic Home Cleaning
- For many home-cleaning chores, you can make your own cleaning products using the formulas listed below.
- Natural Cleaning Methods
- Cleaning your house shouldn't compromise you or your family's health.
- eHow: How to Clean a House With Homemade Remedies
- You can keep your home clean and fresh without spending much money or smelling those harsh toxins in cleaning products.
Natural Oven Cleaner
5T Baking soda
3 drops hand soap or liquid dish soap
4T White vinegar
Mix above ingredients until they form a thick paste. Apply paste to inside of oven and scrub with sponge. Wipe clean and rinse thoroughly.
How to Make Homemade Laundry Detergent
It's dye free, chemical free and better for you, your family and the environment!
Experiment by adding different herbs to your home made cleaning products!
Find Other Ingredients For Home Made Cleaners
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Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps Pure-Castile Soap, 18-in-1 Hemp Peppermint, 32-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 2)
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Clean Silver Without Chemicals
Dip cleaners can damage your silver. Try hot water, & a white toothpaste-not gel. Rub piece with a soft cloth, then rinse.
For occasional use on very tarnished silver, fill sink with HOT water and line with a sheet of foil. Add 3 tsp borax & baking soda. Soak for a few minutes, rinse, and dry.
Want to try making your own cleaning supplies?
Can you keep your house clean without chemicals?
Ketchup can be used to clean copper bottom pots and pans!
What do you think about natural cleaning products?
Share you thoughts here!
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- scudoo scudoo Sep 11, 2009 @ 11:37 am
- Thanks for your contribution. This is helpful information. I will definitily use these ideas. I am trying to raise the awareness of using all natural products, everyone needs to contibute. Great Lens.
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- Earth_Friend Earth_Friend Aug 6, 2009 @ 5:11 pm
- I really enjoyed reading this! A friend tried making their own cleaning products and it worked just fine! I love to find lenses like these that can help save money and the environment! Thanks for sharing!!!
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- annetteghallowell annetteghallowell Jul 8, 2009 @ 1:16 pm
- I have favorited this lens since I am always looking for non toxic alternatives for cleaning supplies.
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- HenryE HenryE May 20, 2009 @ 7:30 am
- Great, great information here! I've been looking for washing soda for some time to try to make homemade detergents. These are great ideas and a well written lens!
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- Snowrose Snowrose Sep 14, 2008 @ 9:50 am
- Great Lens! More ideas and this really works! 5* Favorite & Lensroll! Thank You!
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