Green Cleaning in Your Home

There is growing concern about of harmful chemicals in our lives. Ironically we bring a variety of chemicals into our homes with the cleaning supplies we use. However, there are actions you can take to make your home safer.  To get a sense of what is in the products just read the labels of household cleaners. Here are some simple ways to help lessen the amount of these chemicals in your home.

-A safe all-purpose cleaner can be made with one part vinegar mixed with one part water and a spoon full of biodegradable liquid soap.

-Hydrogen peroxide diluted with water in a spray bottle makes a great disinfectant cleaning solution, adding some lemon juice helps make it even more effective.

-Baking soda and water can be used as a mildly abrasive cleaner.

-By mixing 1 tablespoon of ammonia, 1 tablespoon of clear dishwashing liquid and 2 cups of water you have an all-purpose cleaner.

-Dish soap can be made from mixing a ⅔ cup of liquid castile soap, 3 teaspoons of vegetable glycerin, 5 drops of tea-tree essential oil, 20 drops of lemon essential oil and 1 ⅓ cups of water.

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