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Did you know chemicals in your cleaning products can be making you and your family sick? But what can you do?
One thing you can do, is make sure all of your cleaning products; like laundry detergents, dishwasher detergents, surface cleaners, and bathroom cleaners are nontoxic and made with plant-based ingredients.
Here are a few you can probably pick up in your local market...
Or, if you're willing to go the extra mile, make your own. Did you ever consider making your own cleaning products? Not only is this a more eco-friendly cleaning option, but in these hard economic times, you'll save a bunch of money, too.
Products needed:
- Oranges, Lemons, or Limes (scent of your choice)
- White-distilled Vinegar
- Baking Soda
- Dishwashing soap
- Water *Note some recipes will call for ammonia, you may substitute three tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice in it's place.
The citric acid found in these fruits can make for a different kind of "punch", one that packs a lot of cleaning power! By mixing any of these juices with water in a spray bottle, you can clean a multitude of messes, including grease. By adding vinegar, you are doubling up on the acidity. This household concoction, that rivals the harshest of chemicals, can effectively kill most mold, bacteria, and germs. From Vinegartips.com , I will list just a few of the (many) household cleaner "recipes" they provide...
[*A quick note: If you or someone in your family has asthma or any other respiratory condition, avoid using ammonia.]
Do you use eco-friendly cleaning products? Do you make your own? Tell me about it in comments.
Also See:
Are You Unknowingly Making Your Child Sick with Everyday Cleaning Product?
Contributing Editor Catherine Morgan
at Catherine-Morgan, Capessa Health, Women4Hope
