Mixing Up your own Natural Cleaners
Fumes from everyday household cleaners may make your house “clean”, so to speak, but at what level are you putting your own health and your family and pet’s health at risk? With common products within your own cabinet, you can still get your house clean without the risk of health and lung issues later on. Here are some common ingredients for making all-natural cleaners. Most you have on hand right now.
• 1/2 cup baking soda + 2 tbs. castile soap= Bathroom Cleaner (with a bit of elbow grease and these products, you can take almost anything off your tub, shower and even floor and cabinets)
• Used coffee grinds= Lawn Fertilizer
• 1 cup white vinegar + 1 cup baking soda + 1 kettle of boiling water= An Awesome Drain Opener (pour in baking soda into the drain, add the vinegar and wait 30 minutes, follow by flushing with boiling water)
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil + 1/2 cup lemon juice= Furniture Polish
• 1 cup white vinegar + 1 gallon of water= Glass Cleaner (mix together in a spray-top bottle)
• Brewer’s yeast=Flea Repellent (click here to find out more)
• Vitamin B= Flea Repellent (click here to find out more)
• Cinnamon Leaves = Whole Cloves= Air Freshener (simmer on the stove with water on medium-low heat)
Changing your cleaning routine and cleaning products to include one or more of these ingredients can significantly reduce your families and your own risk of inhaling harmful fumes that make cause other issues later, such as asthma, or even skin irritations. Your pet will thank you as well for changing their chemical exposure to a greener solution.
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