Thrifty homemade “green” cleaning products will clean your home as well as commercial cleaners while you avoid toxic chemicals and save money. Harsh cleaners leave harmful residues on surfaces and pollute indoor air with toxic fumes. They are hazardous to everyone in your family, including pets. Commercial cleaners are linked to skin irritations, asthma—even cancer. By using everyday ingredients you...
How safe and effective are your household cleaners? -Bleach- and many other harsh, chemical-based -household cleaners- can be dangerous to keep around, and their fumes can be damaging to the lungs. But are there any natural alternatives that work? Our findings may surprise you. We don’t have to render the air and surfaces toxic just to get a good clean. We can disinfect toothbrushes using salt and...
A clean house is important for good health, but depending on the cleaners we use, and the people we live with, we might be at risk of triggering reactions based on our choices. Some people are sensitive or have allergic reactions to both chemicals and the scents often included in cleaners. To mitigate these challenges and take good care of both the house and our health, there’s a safer cleaning alternative some...
Looking to avoid harsh cleaners while still protecting the family against the novel coronavirus? You might be tempted to stick with a natural product, or even straight vinegar, to avoid the chemicals in traditional cleaners. But it’s important to make sure the cleaners you’re using are actually doing the job. Are vinegar and “green” cleaners enough to fight off COVID-19? - It’s important to keep your...
Did you know that you could clean your home naturally with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry? You need four things to get started: white vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil and baking soda. Read on to discover the ease of creating your own natural cleaning products at home. Benefits of Natural Cleaning - If you have children, you no doubt worry that they will get into the harsh chemicals...