Many chemicals used in cleaning products today can harm you and your children. Indoor air carries a high risk for personal exposure to toxic chemicals than outdoor air. Many of the chemicals in household cleaners and pesticides are not adequately tested. regulated or controlled. An estimated 2-5 million exposures to household poisons occur every year, and a significant number of them involve household cleaners. To limit your exposure, I have posted some natural "green" home remedies that are economical and eco-friendly.
All-purpose Cleaner/General Household Cleaner:
3 Tbs vinegar
1/2 tsp washing soda
1/2 tsp veg oil base liquid soap
2 cups of hot water
Mix these ingredients in a spray bottle or bucket. Apply and wipe clean.
Laundry
To hide the chemical smell, companies load dryer sheets full of chemical fragrances, which are potentially carcinogenic.
Dryer sheets are designed to stay on clothing for a long period of time and slowly release their chemicals throughout the day, which leads to prolonged exposure to toxic chemicals.
The toxins in dryer sheets and their chemical fragrances enter the body both through inhalation or are absorbed through the skin.
Some of the symptoms experienced from prolonged exposure to the chemicals in dryer sheets include headaches, nausea, vomiting , dizziness, central nervous system disorders, blood pressure reduction, fatigue, difficulty breathing, skin irritation, difficulty concentrating and remembering, cancer, irritation to skin, mucus membranes and respiratory tract, and liver damage.
Homemade Dryer Sheet
Take 10-15 4-inch square cloths and put 4-5 drops of essential oil base on each one. Put into an air tight container. Use as you would a normal dryer sheet. The air tight container will help hold the scent in the dryer sheets instead of just dissipating out into the room, leaving the dryer sheets less scented.
Mirror Cleaner
1 1/2 cups of vinegar
1 1/2 cups of water
8 drops citrus essential oil of choice (I personally don't add ess.oil, I have learned to love the smell of vinegar)
White vinegar is a great disinfectant. It can be used for disinfecting, deodorization, cutting grease, and wax build-up, removing mildew, and removing stains on carpets, counter tops, pots, pans, and coffee carafes. I use vinegar on almost EVERYTHING in my home!
These are a few of my favorites. If you have any questions on how to clean anything in your home (Bathroom, Kitchen, Laundry even homemade beauty care) just leave me a comment, I will be more then happy to provide you with a solution.....Happy Cleaning=))
Cool! I love the dryer sheet idea and am definitely going to try it! Will they help with static cling as well?
ReplyDeleteThe best way to eliminate static cling is to add 1/4 vinegar or a 1/4 or less of Borax to your laundry wash cycle.
ReplyDeleteThere is also the metal hanger trick:
The metal hanger trick for already-clean clothes: Put on the garment. If it is a skirt or dress, simply reach up underneath it with a metal hanger and brush the inside of the garment with it, top to bottom. If it’s pants, elongate the hanger and reach up inside each pant leg, brushing downward.