More and more people are discovering environmentally friendly cleaning. However, others are still a little slow to get started, They think it's going to be expensive, inconvenient, or not as sanitary as traditional cleaning products. Throw out your misconceptions, you do not need to bleach everything in your house to get a good cleaning. With these easy cleaning tips, you can begin to get safe and effective cleaning results without the exposure to harsh cleaning chemicals.
First, check your house for everyday items that can be turned into cleaning products. For example, trade old t-shirts cut into rags, for paper towels. Also, use old newspapers to clean windows, it's just as effective as paper towels and causes less streaks. Use baking soda as a scrubbing agent mixed with baking soda to clean bathrooms, kitchens, and appliances. Don't forget vinegar. Vinegar is huge! Vinegar can be used as a deodorizer, cleaner, and is safe to be used just about everywhere! Also, look for companies such as Castille Soap, Earthfriendly, 7th Generation.
Recycle and reuse whenever you can. Replace floor wipes for washable rags, use old shirts for rags. Also, use old pots for plant holders. Use old tomato jars for flower jars in the house, coin collectors, or pen holders. You can even use beer bottle caps as magnets- just glue on magnets. Use old shoe boxes for to store files or just about anything else. Old baby jars can easily organize all your nuts/screws/bolts or organize spices. Toothbrushes are great for scrubbing tough bathtub corners or in between floor tiles.
Start changing your routine...start drying your clothes outside on a clothes line. Use natural air deodorizers rather than chemical sprays. Cloves or cinnamon sticks smell great and plants inside your house are known to freshen and filter the air. Also, start using "green" dry cleaners, house cleaners, and other services.
It's time to start thinking with the environment in mind. Eco-friendly services and products do not have to expensive or hard to find There are more and more options now and more studies are supporting "green" products for reducing sicknesses, depression, and more!
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