Find out about simple household ingredients that have been used by humankind for thousands of years to keep their homes and themselves clean and healthy.
And there are great off-the-shelf alternatives to the toxic bombs we buy at the drug store every day. Seventh Generation, Clorox brands and others offer a range of super toxin-free cleaning products—available at many mainstream stores. Just read the labels carefully. Also, switch to cold-water washing and save 80% on laundry energy.
If you dry clean your clothes with traditional cleaners, air out your clothes outside for as long as possible before bringing them inside. Most dry cleaners use a harmful chemical called PERC in the cleaning process. Even better, use a green dry cleaner in your area.
If you are doing any painting, use no or low-VOC paints. VOCs, or Volatile Organic Compounds are not anything you would want in your body. Fortunately there are now several great brands of healthy paints.
Vinegar and water—better than chemicals in cleaning hardwood floors?
Many experts say “yes.” A safe, cheap solution to keep your wood surfaces looking good, for example, is to mix1/2 cup of white vinegar to 1 gallon of warm water. If you decide to use chemicals, do your homework and make sure they will not harm the floor—or you, your family, or your pets. Be cautious what you put on your wood surface as oils and furniture polish can make a floor very slippery. Note: with a weekly dusting, hardwood floors will not require consistent cleaning with vinegar or other cleaning agents. www.greenlivingtips.com/articles/154/1/30-baking-soda-tips.html and housekeeping.about.com/cs/environment/a/alternateclean.htm
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