| afe is a home that has been cleaned with chemical | | | | there are some simple, homemade, environmentally |
| agents? Some would argue that some germs and dirt | | | | friendly alternatives. |
| may be safer then the cleaning products used to | | | | Natural cleaning products are far safer, cheaper and |
| clean the area. | | | | do a better cleaning job then the harsh cleaning |
| Cleaning agents that contain chemicals are used to | | | | chemicals on the market. White vinegar and lemon |
| clean everything in our lives, from the bathroom to | | | | juice are great for almost any job. Do you have |
| the kitchen, on our pets and even ourselves. By using | | | | grease marks on your cook top? Spray some white |
| these products we are potentially harming ourselves | | | | vinegar mixed with warm water and leave for a few |
| and the environment. | | | | minutes, come back and wipe over the cook top |
| According to the Consumer Product Safety | | | | with a soft cloth and you have a clean, shiny surface |
| commission, up to 150 chemicals found in household | | | | to cook from. This mixture is also good for wiping |
| cleaning products have been linked to health issues | | | | over bench tops and dining tables. |
| such an allergies, birth defects, cancer and even | | | | Tea tree oil and lavender oil are germs worst |
| psychological issues. Think about all of the chemical | | | | enemies. Mix either oil with warm water to spray |
| cleaners you likely have under a sink in your house - | | | | over surfaces that have mold or mildew on them and |
| now imagine the number of chemicals in those | | | | the anti-fungal agents that the oils contain will kill the |
| products, and think about how much of a health risk | | | | mold and mildew before you know it. This spray is |
| those products are. It's somewhat frightening. | | | | also good for keeping germs off of door handles. |
| Housewives have an elevated risk of cancer, up to | | | | To keep your furniture looking new and clean, mix |
| 54%, compared to women who work in an office | | | | olive oil with lemon or white vinegar, spray over |
| due to the fact that they are typically exposed to | | | | furniture and wipe with a clean soft cloth. Mix Baking |
| the chemicals more frequently. | | | | soda and salt into a paste and rub on any stubborn |
| American households have the unfortunate reputation | | | | cooking stains in the kitchen, this will create a scour |
| for being at the top of the list when it comes to | | | | effect and get rid of any hard baked on stains. |
| breaching the chemical waste rules with disposal of | | | | It is easy to change your cleaning products and help |
| household cleaners compared to other countries. | | | | minimize the effect on the environment that harsh |
| So, what is the solution? We are using more | | | | chemicals can cause. Natural cleaning products are |
| environmentally safe products today, such as | | | | much less expensive then chemical based cleaners |
| reusable bags, yet we still use cleaning products that | | | | and so much safer for you and your family. The best |
| are environmentally unfriendly. There is a lot more | | | | news is that you probably already have a lot of |
| work that could be done in this area, but thankfully | | | | these items in your home - so start using them! |