Green Cleaning

2013-02-04, isabellencm

Green Cleaning can have different interpretations. It may refer to the ways as to how you will clean your home, it may also refer to the materials you will have to get rid of your home without getting the risk of exposure to indoor pollution. The main concept is to use cleaning materials and solutions that will reduce the negative impacts on the environment and the people as well.

Using natural cleaning materials can be old school but it will surely keep you and your family from being exposed to life-threatening indoor pollutants. Keep away those air fresheners and sprays and start having a healthy environment by using green cleaning products.

Some tips to help you out:

You may use baking soda and vinegar to clean pipes, stains, and drains.
Use vinegar to clean the toilet. Pour one cup of vinegar in the toilet and let it stay for at least 30 minutes. After the specified period pour in ½ cup of baking soda. You may remove the stains by using a toilet brush.
To remove the stinky smell of your refrigerator, you may put charcoal in a cup and put it inside the fridge over night. In the morning, get rid of rancid foods and remove the stains using baking soda and vinegar.
You may use lemon rind as air freshener.
And you can also show your creativity through a home-made potpourri using dried lemons and oranges.