Green cleaning isn’t really new at all, in fact, it’s old very old. Most of what our grandmothers used was green simply because it worked and it was what was available. The cleaning companies like any other companies have one main goal: to sale their product! So they do this by introducing new and exciting products for you to clean with. The reality is that these products end up being unnecessarily strong for the task. For instance, usually there is no need to use a scrub like comet or other scrub with bleach in it. When simply using a mixture of baking soda, water, and elbow grease will do the job just fine. Why is that better? Because the bleach in comet can make you sick and is toxic to your nervous system. It also pollutes the environment and ads additional waste just by owning the container. The best thing to ask yourself before you clean is, what is the least toxic way that I can clean this? Here is a list of items I use regularly to clean my home:

Baking Soda – Cleans anything that needs a good scrub.

Dish Soap – In a large spray bottle put 3 tablespoons soap with 3 cups water. This is your all-purpose cleaner.

Vinegar and Water – Equal parts for the best glass cleaner ever! And, the smell goes away when it dries.

Purified Water- I keep a small spray bottle of purified water around for items that are delicate. Sometimes that’s all you need to clean something is a bit of water.

Rags – I’ve almost eliminated the use of paper towels in my home by using rags, washcloths, etc. I tear up old sheets and use those to clean too. I’ve already saved 15 dollars a month in paper towels.

I really hope you will start cleaning green too! Feel free to email me for more information!