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Carol Cannon's 9 Tips for Healthy Cleaning
1. Purchase a HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filter vacuum
cleaner. It is most effective in trapping the smallest dust particles,
which allows you to breathe easier.
2. Use a non-toxic floor cleaner, such as Earth Friendly Products’
“Orange Plus” combined with water. This will stop the
introduction of chemicals found in typical cleaners into your environment,
which can be harmful to your health.
3. Wash your windows, mirrors and glass with a ½ each solution
of vinegar and water. Use newspaper or cotton cloths to wipe the
surfaces.
4. Use a non-chlorine bleach substitute instead of bleach.
5. Vinegar or lemon juice with a few drops of olive oil is an excellent
wooden furniture cleaner. Apply it with a cotton cloth. Alternatively,
use a commercial, natural non-aerosol product.
6. Use an ammonia-free and fragrance-free cleanser in a spray bottle
for your bathtub, shower, and tiles.
7. Use an ammonia-free and fragrance-free detergent, such as Sun
& Earth’s Hypoallergenic Dishwasher Liquid with aloe for
cleaning dishes.
8. Consider replacing your washing machine with a front load, low-water
unit. Use a non-fragrance cleaning product, such as Ecos. If you
are wearing 100% natural clothing (cotton, linen, silk) you will
not need a fabric softener.
9. For air freshening, try opening the window! If that isn’t
possible, consider adding plants to the room to absorb odors and
chemicals. Another alternative is a potpourri of dried, fragrant,
organic herbs such as lavender in an open container.
To learn more about natural cleaning products, use these excellent
resources:
Home
Safe Home, by Debra Lynn Dadd
Clean
and Green, by Annie Berthold-Bond
How
to Grow Fresh Air, by Dr. B.C. Wolverton
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