An Environmentally Friendly Blog|Information on Going Green and Eco-Friendly Products
Jun
07
Filed Under (Green Products) by Go Green Advisor
Sherry Hall asked:
If you’ve grown tired of having to double check every label that says danger, caution, or warning, or if you’ve gone through the supermarket and found those hardly pronounceable chemicals on the back of those tried and tested cleaners discomforting, then it’s about time you opted for environmentally friendly household cleaning products. The good thing about using natural cleaning recipes or “alternative recipes” is that it doesn’t pollute your environment with toxic chemicals. It’s also considerably inexpensive and you can modify each recipe to specifically meet your own cleaning needs. Another is that despite there being a lot of “green” cleaning products on the market, some of them still contain certain chemicals that can be hazardous to your health. Remember that you can never be 100% certain.
When making your own environmentally friendly household cleaning products, it’s good to know the basic ingredients. The five most commonly used items in alternative cleaning are the following:
White Distilled Vinegar - cuts grease, removes mold and mildew, softens fabric, disinfects, removes stains and even mineral build up.
Baking Soda - cleans, scours, deodorizes, softens water, and does wonders as a toilet cleaner. Consider this as your all-around cleaner.
Soap - in all its forms can clean just about anything. Just be sure not to use the petroleum-based ones as they can leave nasty marks.
Borax - has a similar function to vinegar. It cleans, deodorizes, disinfects softens water and can be used on painted walls and floors without damaging its surface.
Washing Soda - or SAL soda can be used on walls, tiles, sinks and tubs. The only problem with using it is that it can irritate the sinuses.
Once you’ve got all the ingredients ready, then it’s finally time to start making your own environmentally friendly household cleaning products. Let’s start by making an all-purpose cleanser that you can use around the house. Although there are various recipes for this, my favorite is putting together 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and ½ cup hot water. What’s great about this mix is that it cleans and freshens, leaving a nice citrus scent after I’m done.
For big jobs like the bathroom, vinegar and baking soda is all you’ll really need. Baking soda can remove rings on the tub and mold buildup on tiles. Vinegar, on the other hand can clean clear out those tough toilet bowl rings by being left in the bowl overnight and can also be used to wipe clean mirrors and plastic shower curtains. If you’ll need drain cleaner, pour ½ cup to a cup of baking soda down the drain followed by one cup of vinegar. Let the mixture foam for several minutes before following up by pouring about a gallon of boiling water down the drain. You can use this method every one to two weeks to keep the drain from clogging.
Furniture polish is something that you can make by putting together the juice of one lemon with one teaspoon olive oil and a teaspoon of water. Spread this mixture thinly onto the wooden surface and let it sit for five minutes before buffing with a soft rag. In case you have anymore lemons left over, cut one in half and sprinkle baking soda over the slice. You can use this to clean dishes, surfaces and stains in the kitchen. The other half can be used to shine brass and copperware.
When making your own environmentally friendly household cleaning products, as with any recipe, remember to follow the instructions and save the experimenting and substituting of other ingredients for later. For testing how effective your mixture is, start with small areas or nondescript surfaces first.
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If you’ve grown tired of having to double check every label that says danger, caution, or warning, or if you’ve gone through the supermarket and found those hardly pronounceable chemicals on the back of those tried and tested cleaners discomforting, then it’s about time you opted for environmentally friendly household cleaning products. The good thing about using natural cleaning recipes or “alternative recipes” is that it doesn’t pollute your environment with toxic chemicals. It’s also considerably inexpensive and you can modify each recipe to specifically meet your own cleaning needs. Another is that despite there being a lot of “green” cleaning products on the market, some of them still contain certain chemicals that can be hazardous to your health. Remember that you can never be 100% certain.
When making your own environmentally friendly household cleaning products, it’s good to know the basic ingredients. The five most commonly used items in alternative cleaning are the following:
White Distilled Vinegar - cuts grease, removes mold and mildew, softens fabric, disinfects, removes stains and even mineral build up.
Baking Soda - cleans, scours, deodorizes, softens water, and does wonders as a toilet cleaner. Consider this as your all-around cleaner.
Soap - in all its forms can clean just about anything. Just be sure not to use the petroleum-based ones as they can leave nasty marks.
Borax - has a similar function to vinegar. It cleans, deodorizes, disinfects softens water and can be used on painted walls and floors without damaging its surface.
Washing Soda - or SAL soda can be used on walls, tiles, sinks and tubs. The only problem with using it is that it can irritate the sinuses.
Once you’ve got all the ingredients ready, then it’s finally time to start making your own environmentally friendly household cleaning products. Let’s start by making an all-purpose cleanser that you can use around the house. Although there are various recipes for this, my favorite is putting together 1 tablespoon of baking soda, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and ½ cup hot water. What’s great about this mix is that it cleans and freshens, leaving a nice citrus scent after I’m done.
For big jobs like the bathroom, vinegar and baking soda is all you’ll really need. Baking soda can remove rings on the tub and mold buildup on tiles. Vinegar, on the other hand can clean clear out those tough toilet bowl rings by being left in the bowl overnight and can also be used to wipe clean mirrors and plastic shower curtains. If you’ll need drain cleaner, pour ½ cup to a cup of baking soda down the drain followed by one cup of vinegar. Let the mixture foam for several minutes before following up by pouring about a gallon of boiling water down the drain. You can use this method every one to two weeks to keep the drain from clogging.
Furniture polish is something that you can make by putting together the juice of one lemon with one teaspoon olive oil and a teaspoon of water. Spread this mixture thinly onto the wooden surface and let it sit for five minutes before buffing with a soft rag. In case you have anymore lemons left over, cut one in half and sprinkle baking soda over the slice. You can use this to clean dishes, surfaces and stains in the kitchen. The other half can be used to shine brass and copperware.
When making your own environmentally friendly household cleaning products, as with any recipe, remember to follow the instructions and save the experimenting and substituting of other ingredients for later. For testing how effective your mixture is, start with small areas or nondescript surfaces first.
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