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Non Toxic Home
Keeping your home non toxic or green will save you money in the long run. Here are a few items you will need to keep your home clean.
1. White vinegar
2. Baking soda
3. Cornstarch
4. Lemon juice
5. Lemon oil
6. Vegetable oil
7. Plain soap (liquid, bar or flake)
8. Hydrogen peroxide
9. Rubbing alcohol
Cleaning Formulas
- General all-purpose cleaner. Mix 1 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of baking soda with 1 gallon of water. You can use this to remove water stains in the bathroom and take grime off mirrors and windows and it will keep for quite awhile.
- Vinegar solution. There are 100 uses for vinegar. Vinegar can be used in your home, car, laundry, body, pantry, pet and garden.
- Furniture polish. A few drops of lemon oil mixed with warm water can be sprayed onto a soft cotton cloth and rubbed on furniture..
Cleaning Formulas
- Air freshener. Those lovely fragrances emitted by store-bought air fresheners are actually created using toxic chemicals. Instead, place baking soda and lemon juice in small containers around the house to absorb odors. You can diminish cooking smells by simmering a small amount of vinegar in water on the stove while you work in the kitchen. Simmering cinnamon or other spices in water works, too. Grind up some lemon in the garbage disposal, or keep coffee grounds out on your counter, and have an abundance of houseplants they'll soak up toxins and freshen your air naturally.
- Wood-floor cleaner. Mix together a solution comprised of vegetable oil and vinegar in equal parts, and apply a thin coat to the floor. Rub it in well.
- Rug stains. Create a solution using half water and half white vinegar, and spray it directly on the stain. After a few minutes, clean the spot with a brush or sponge dipped in warm, soapy water. If that doesn't do it, try mixing 1 cup each of salt, borax, and vinegar. Rub it in the carpet, and leave it for a few hours before vacuuming.
- Bathroom mold. Combine one part hydrogen peroxide with two parts water, and spray on the mold. Wait at least an hour before using the shower.
