Switch to natural cleaning products and get rid of household chemicals!

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Out at the Homestead we have made the switch to environmentally friendly cleaning products. Baking soda, vinegar and sometimes lemon. They work just as well as anything you can buy in the store, but they are non-toxic and environmentally friendly. Removing chemical cleaners from your home also makes it a safer place for children and pets.

9 comments about this action

Peter D.

My wife bought some cleaning products by Enjo (I have no affiliation) . They don't require chemicals, only cold water. http://www.enjo.net/

in July 2008

C Robb W.

Does the ecover line of cleaning products qualify?

in August 2008

Matthew W.

Does you have a question, solution or thought on this issue?
Add a comment and help others!

in August 2008

Bruce K.

It's very easy to make your own cleaning products and they DO WORK! Here are some recipes:
Window Cleaner
- ½ t mild dish detergent, 3T vinegar, 2 cups water. Put all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake.

Air Freshener
- add six drops of essential oil to one cup of water. Using Eucalyptus globules will help to disinfect your air as well.

Dish Soap
- grate a small amount of Castile soap into warm water.

All Purpose Cleaner
- 2T vinegar, 1 t Borax, hot water, a few drops of a mild dish detergent, 10 drops of essential oil (optional). In a 16 spray bottle put vinegar, borax and hot water. Swish around until borax has dissolved. Add the drops of dish detergent and fill the rest of the bottle with water. Add the essential oil.

Here's a link to even more:

http://www.greenterrafirma.com/cleaners.html

Give them a try - you may be surprised.

in August 2008

Virginia L.

I switched my entire household over to environmentally friendly products from a green manufacturer nearly 5 years ago! They make everything from my toothpaste, to my shampoo, to my laundry products and then some. I actually have built a business around helping other folks do the same. We have found that we save money too! If you would like to convert your household over, I can provide you with information about what I did to see if it is right for you.
mrslabel@yahoo.com
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in September 2008

Wretha S.

I make my own laundry soap:
equal parts grated bar soap, washing soda and borax, it only takes 3 tablespoons per load and it works great! Omit the borax if you use the gray water on plants.

Wretha

in January

Carol S.

Has anyone tried soap nuts (they're actually dried big berry-like fruit from sapindus trees) for laundry? They are awesome! Your clothes are clean, soft and totally odor-free (heaven for perfume sensitive folks like me!). Incidentally, if anyone knows where I get can get some in Tokyo, please share.

in February