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green household cleaning Frequently Asked Questions

The brand Natura makes a line of eco-friendly cleaning products, and that's what I'm a fan of. You can buy it from Home Hardware.
Natural ingredients like lemon, eucalyptus, tea tree oil, etc. are as effective as the harsher chemicals most are used to using.
You can even use things you find in your kitchen. Vinegar is an 'all purpose cleaner'. You can use it to wipe down household surfaces (dilute one part water to one part vinegar). It doesn't smell once it dries, either. The best streak free shine for glass/windows is using pure vinegar (in a spray bottle) and wiping it with a crumpled newspaper. You can use pure vinegar on bathroom surfaces, soap scum and rings, stovetops, counter tops, appliances, etc. You can mop with the 1:1 vinegar/water solution. You can even add 1/2 cup to your rinse cycle when you do laundry for a natural fabric softener.
Lemon juice will shine metals, and get rid of soap scum and hard water deposits.
You can use baking soda like you would a product like Comet. It also removes odors. You can sprinkle it in carpets, leave it for a while, and then vacuum it up. You can also stick a whole box in your fridge or freezer. If you have hamsters, sprinkle a little baking soda in the bottom of their cage (especially in the corners where they pee).
You can mix lemon juice with either the vinegar or the baking soda, too. Just don't mix the baking soda with the vinegar!
You can use a white toothpaste to gently polish silver (it doesn't work as well as silver polish, but doesn't smell as bad either). Rub it on with a soft cloth, and then rub off with a soft cloth.
I've run a few laboratory tests testing the natural products vs. commercial products, and they clean as well as any other. Plus, they don't' have noxious fumes or leave behind that chemical smell.
I use Natura products when I clean, save for the very handy Lysol wipes that I stash under the bathroom and kitchen sinks. Way easier to do a ten second tidy and know it's germ free that way.
You can use kitchen things for your beauty regiment, too!
Add olive oil to baths for extra dry skin days.
A slice of tomato rubbed across the skin is a great cleanser and will get rid of acne.
A dollop of shampoo mixed with raw egg whites is a fantastic way to moisturize your hair and add shine. Lather, sit five minutes, rinse with lukewarm water.
You can use yoghurt as a natural hair mask.
You can also mash 1/2 a banana and mix with 2 tbsp honey for a natural face mask.
An antipersperant deodorant applied 'down there' will eliminate razor burn/bumps in the bikini area.
Raw sugar and a soft toothbrush are a great exfoliant for dry lips. Scrub gently while in the shower and let the gritty sugar and soft bristles slough away dead skin.

Natural cleaning methods?

I have a lot of respiratory issues and household cleaning products really bother me. I'm trying to find natural ways of cleaning my home without buying all those expensive green products. Any tips?

white vinegar

Mildly acidic white vinegar dissolves dirt, soap scum, and hard water deposits from smooth surfaces, yet is gentle enough to use in solution to clean hardwood flooring. White vinegar is a natural deodorizer, absorbing odors instead of covering them up. (And no, your bathroom won't smell like a salad! Any vinegar aroma disappears when dry.) With no coloring agents, white vinegar won't stain grout on tiled surfaces. Because it cuts detergent residue, white vinegar makes a great fabric softener substitute for families with sensitive skin.

Try these recipes to harness the cleaning power of white vinegar:

Homemade Spray Cleaner Recipe

Mix in a sprayer bottle:

1 cup white vinegar
1 cup water

In the kitchen, use vinegar-and-water spray to clean countertops, lightly soiled range surfaces and backsplash areas.

In the bathroom, use vinegar spray cleaner to clean countertops, floors, and exterior surfaces of the toilet.

For really tough bathroom surfaces such as shower walls, pump up the cleaning power by removing the sprayer element and heating the solution in the microwave until barely hot. Spray shower walls with the warmed generously, allow to stand for 10 to 15 minutes, then scrub and rinse. The heat helps soften stubborn soap scum and loosens hard water deposits.

undiluted white vinegar

Undiluted white vinegar straight from the jug makes quick work of tougher cleaning problems involving hard water deposits or soap scum.

Use undiluted white vinegar to scrub the inside of the toilet bowl. Before you begin, dump a bucket of water into the toilet to force water out of the bowl and allow access to the sides. Pour undiluted white vinegar around the bowl and scrub with a toilet brush to remove stains and odor. Use a pumice stone to remove any remaining hard water rings.

Clean shower heads that have been clogged with mineral deposits with undiluted white vinegar. Place 1/4 to 1/2 cup vinegar in a plastic food storage bag, and secure the bag to the shower head with a rubber band. Let stand for 2 hours to overnight, then rinse and buff the fixture to a shiny finish.

Add one cup of undiluted white vinegar to the laundry rinse cycle instead of commercial fabric softener. White vinegar softens clothes and cuts detergent residue--a plus for family members with sensitive skin.

baking soda

Baking soda's mild abrasive action and natural deodorizing properties make it a powerful replacement for harsh commercial scouring powders. Put baking soda to work in your organized home:

Sprinkle baking soda onto a damp sponge to tackle grimy bathtub rings, scour vanities, or remove food deposits from the kitchen sink. For tougher grime, make a paste of baking soda and water, apply to the tub or sink, and allow to stand for 10 to 20 minutes. Dirt, soap scum and deposits soften and are easier to remove.

Slow-running drains? Keep bathroom drains running freely by pouring 1/2 to 3/4 cup baking soda into the drain, and dribbling just enough hot water to wash the solution down. Let stand for 2 hours to overnight, then flush thoroughly with hot water. The deodorizing effect is an added bonus! [Do not use this method on blocked drains.]

rubbing alcohol

Rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol provides the base for an evaporating cleaner to rival commercial window and glass cleaning solutions. Use this glass cleaning spray recipe for windows, mirrors, chrome fixtures and for a shiny finish on hard-surface ceramic tiles:

Homemade Glass Cleaner Recipe

Mix in a sprayer bottle:

1 cup rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol
1 cup water
1 tablespoon white vinegar

ammonia

A strong alkaline solution, clear, non-sudsing ammonia creates stronger window and all-purpose cleaning recipes than acidic vinegar.

Choose non-sudsing varieties of household ammonia for these cleaning recipes. Suds may look like they're working, but they're tough to rinse and remove.

Try these formulations for spring cleaning or tough chores:

Strong Glass Cleaner Recipe

Mix in a sprayer bottle:

1 cup rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol
1 cup water
1 tablespoon clear, non-sudsing ammonia

Strong All-Purpose Recipe

Mix in a sprayer bottle:

1 T clear, non-sudsing ammonia
1 T clear laundry detergent
2 cups water

furniture polish

Most of us no longer use hard-to-apply furniture wax, but rely on oil-based polish to keep furniture protected and shiny.

Our "salad dressing" version avoids the danger of silicone oil, found in most commercial polishes and sprays. Silicone oil can penetrate tiny cracks in furniture finish and enter the wood, causing problems in the event refinishing is needed. Lemon juice dissolves dirt and smudges, while olive oil shines and protects the wood:

Furniture Polish Recipe

Mix in a sprayer bottle:

1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice

Shake well and apply a small amount to a flannel cleaning rag or cleaning cloth. Spread evenly over furniture surface. Turn cloth to a dry side and polish dry.

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