- BUY THE NECESSARY INGREDIENTS AND MAKE YOUR OWN CLEANERS AT HOME.
1. Baking Soda - cleans, deodorizes, softens water, scours.
2. Soap - unscented soap in liquid form, flakes, powders or bars is biodegradable and will clean just about anything. Avoid using soaps which contain petroleum distillates.
3. Lemon - one of the strongest food-acids, effective against most household bacteria.
Borax - (sodium borate) cleans, deodorizes, disinfects, softens water, cleans wallpaper, painted walls and floors.
4. White Vinegar - cuts grease, removes mildew, odors, some stains and wax build-up.
5. Washing Soda - or SAL Soda is sodium carbonate decahydrate, a mineral. Washing soda cuts grease, removes stains, softens water, cleans wall, tiles, sinks and tubs. Use care, as washing soda can irritate mucous membranes. Do not use on aluminum.
6. Isopropyl Alcohol - is an excellent disinfectant. (It has been suggested to replace this with ethanol or 100 proof alcohol in solution with water. There is some indication that isopropyl alcohol buildup contributes to illness in the body. See http://drclark.ch/g)
7. Cornstarch - can be used to clean windows, polish furniture, shampoo carpets and rugs.
8. Citrus Solvent - cleans paint brushes, oil and grease, some stains. (Citrus solvent may cause skin, lung or eye irritations for people with multiple chemical sensitivities.)
9. Trisodium phosphate (TSP) - a mixture of soda ash and phosphoric acid. TSP is toxic if swallowed, but it can be used on many jobs, such as cleaning drains or removing old paint, that would normally require much more caustic and poisonous chemicals, and it does not create any fumes.
HERE ARE SOME USEFUL FORMULAS...
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 alternative is microfiber cloths which lift off dirt, grease and dust without the need for cleaning chemicals, because they are formulated to penetrate and trap dirt. There are a number of different brands. A good quality cloth can last for several years.
Disinfectant: Mix 2 teaspoons borax, 4 tablespoons vinegar and 3 cups hot water. For stronger cleaning power add 1/4 teaspoon liquid castile soap. Wipe on with dampened cloth or use non-aerosol spray bottle.
Toilet Bowl Cleaner: Mix 1/4 cup baking soda and 1 cup vinegar, pour into basin and let it set for a few minutes. Scrub with brush and rinse. A mixture of borax (2 parts) and lemon juice (one part) will also work.
Window Cleaner: Mix 2 teaspoons of white vinegar with 1 liter (qt) warm water. Use crumpled newspaper or cotton cloth to clean. Don't clean windows if the sun is on them, or if they are warm, or streaks will show on drying. The All-Purpose Cleaner (above) also works well on windows. Be sure to follow the recipe, because using too strong a solution of vinegar will etch the glass and eventually cloud it.
This information and more available on:www.eartheasy.com/live_nontoxic_solutions.htm
Now if you'd rather not go through the trouble of making your own cleaning supplies we now have cleaning products available for purchase at stores everywhere which were created with our environment in mind, these are GreenWorks products by CLOROX. These products are 99% natural made with ingredients such as lemon, corn-based ethanol and filtered water as well as biodegradable preservatives. there are all kinds of cleaners available such as...
Natural All purpose cleaner, Natural toilet bowl cleaner, natural bathroom cleaner, Natural glass cleaner, natural dish washing detergent, etc. These products are made with reusable sources, they are biodegradable, and are free of petro chemicals and involve no animal testing ( recognized by the EPA).
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