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Green Cleaning is Safe Cleaning

Cleaning is maybe the last item to do on your list, and when you are ready clean it’s more convenient to have all of your cleaning supplies in one area. However, with all of the different cleaning agents for wood, floors, toilets, glass, etc., you can end up with an entire closet filled with cleaning products. You also have to buy cloths, buckets, mops, etc. that enable you to use some of these products. Green cleaning is about reducing the amount of toxic chemicals you use in your house around your family, and it also helps reduce your waste.

Easy green cleaners made from common household items are vinegar and baking soda. These products can be used on just about anything when you mix some warm water with them. The vinegar smell will go away after it has dried. Baking soda can also be sprinkled on the carpet to absorb any odors then you can vacuum it up.

Essential oils are versatile and can be mixed to create a multi-purpose cleaning product or an air freshener. Essential oils are distilled from plants, and each oil has a specific property. For example, cinnamon and citrus oils (e.g., lemon) can kill germs and disinfect. All you need is a spray bottle and a cloth to apply the mixture. Add 5 to 10 drops of oil to a spray bottle filled with water, and you have your cleaner for counters or an air freshener to spray on the carpet and other fabrics.

When purchasing green cleaners, make sure they are made from renewable resources (not petroleum) and are also biodegradable and non-toxic. There are even cleaners already mixed with essential oils, so you don’t have to worry about mixing them yourself.
Other ways to keep your home non-toxic and smelling fresh is to keep the windows open as much as possible, especially while it’s warm outside. Also remember to properly deal with any toxic household cleaners, because they should not be tossed in the garbage or emptied down the drain.

Making green cleaning products is healthier for the environment and your well-being, because you don’t have to worry about your family or pets breathing in or ingesting toxic chemicals.

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