A lot of the chemicals that are used to clean the home are toxic and very bad for the environment. Many of the containers wind up in landfills adding to the excess waste and costing the environment and citizens even more. Here are a few ways to go green and keep the household clean.
Those expensive air fresheners in the store sure smell inviting, but they are a danger to the home and not very environmentally friendly. Here is a tip. Add some cinnamon to boiling water and let it simmer on top of the stove. This will sweeten the air inside the home.
Most home owners use several liquid cleansers. Make your own cleaners and save some money. Use environmentally friendly products like white vinegar, baking soda, and water to clean the kitchen and bathroom area.
Use an environmentally friendly home made product to clean the dirt and grime off of dirty floors. Mix white vinegar with a few drops of vegetable based detergent. Add the mixture to about two gallons of water in a plastic pail.
Most oven cleaners are made with lye. They also smell and leave a bad odor in the air. Use baking soda and water to clean dirty ovens. Simply wet the grimy parts of the oven with water. Cover the area with baking soda. Let the baking soda sit on the stain overnight. Wipe off the greasy spots the next day with soap and water.
Take an old plastic spray bottle and fill it half way with water. Add a teaspoon dish detergent and three tablespoons white vinegar. Use an an inexpensive and environmentally friendly window cleaner.
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