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 Posted: Mon 10:21, 30 May 2011 Post subject: inexpensive climate max Earth-Friendly Home Cleani |
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emade Substitutions
There are many inexpensive, easy-to-use natural alternatives which can safely be used in location of commercial household products. Here is a catalogue of common, environmentally safe products which can be used alone or in alignment for a wealth of household petitions.
Baking Soda - cleans, deodorizes, softens water, scours.
Soap - unscented soap in fluid fashion [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], flakes, powders or bars is biodegradable and ambition clean more or less anything. Avoid using soaps which embody gasoline distillates.
Lemon - 1 of the strongest food-acids, efficacious opposition most household bacteria.
Borax - (sodium borate) cleans, deodorizes, disinfects, softens water, cleans wallpaper, painted wall and floors.
White Vinegar - cuts grease, removes germ, odors [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], some stains and wax build-up.
Washing Soda - or SAL Soda namely sodium carbonate decahydrate [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], a mineral. Washing soda slits grease, removes smudges, softens water, cleans walls, tiles, sinks and buckets. Use concern, for cleaning soda can irritate mucous membranes. Do not use above aluminum.
Isopropyl Alcohol - is one great antiseptic. (It has been suggested to replace this with ethanol or 100 testimony liquor in solution with water. There is some indication that isopropyl liquor buildup contributes to illness in the body. See [link widoczny dla zalogowanych])
Cornstarch - can be accustom to clean windows, scour furniture, shampoo carpets and rugs.
Citrus Solvent - cleans draw brushes, fuel and grease, some stains. (Citrus solvent may cause rind, lung or eye irritations because human with multiple chemical sensitivities.)
Trisodium phosphate (TSP) - a medley of soda ash and phosphoric mordant. TSP is toxic if swallowed, yet it can be used on many jobs, such as cleaning drains or removing age paint, that would usually necessitate many extra nipping and poisonous chemicals, and it does not create any fumes.
Formulas
Combinations of the on elementary products can provide less disadvantageous substitutions for many commercial home products. In most cases, they're also less priceless. Here are some formulas for safe, alternative home care products:
Note: These formulas and substitutions are attempted to aid reduce the use of toxic materials in your home, and depress the environmental impair caused by the industry, use and elimination of toxics. Results may alter and cannot be vouched to be 100% safe and effective. Before applying whichever cleaning formulations, test in small hidden areas whether likely. Always use admonition with anybody new product in your home.
Make sure to reserve entire home-made formulas well-labeled, and out of the reach of children.
All-Purpose Cleaner: Mix 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup baking soda (or 2 teaspoons borax) into 1/2 gallon (2 liters) water. Store and keep. Use for removal of water deposit stains on shower stall panels, bathroom chrome fixtures, windows, bathroom mirrors, etc.
Another choice is microfiber cloths which elevator off filth, grease and dust without the absence for cleaning chemicals, for they are formulated to penetrate and trap dirt. There are a digit of alter brands. A nice quality cloth can final for several years.
Air Freshener: Commercial air fresheners mask smells and wrap nasal passages to decrease the sense of smell.
? Baking soda or vinegar with lemon nectar in small dishes absorbs odors approximately the house.
? Having houseplants helps reduce odors in the home.
? Prevent cooking scents at simmering vinegar (1 tbsp in 1 cup water) on the furnace meantime cooking. To obtain such smells as fish and onion off apparatuses and cutting boards, obliterate them with vinegar and wash in soapy water.
? Keep fresh coffee grounds on the counter.
? Grind up a slice of lemon in the waste disposal.
? Simmer water and cinnamon or other spices on stove.
? Place bowls of fragrant dried herbs and flowers in apartment.
Bathroom mold: Mold in lavatory tile grout is a common problem and can be a health care. Mix one portion hydrogen peroxide (3%
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