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How to Make a Non-Toxic Cleaning Kit
Most modern synthetic cleaning products are based on age-old formulas using natural ingredients that were passed down through the generations because the chemistry was right. Going back to the original naturally derived ingredients is a way to make cleaning products that work, don’t pollute and save you money. Most are found in your kitchen cupboards. Mix and match with well-chosen and environmentally friendly green cleaning products found in health food stores, and you can easily and simply transform your home into a non-toxic and healthy haven.
Non-toxic cleaning can give you a deep feeling of gratification in knowing that your family’s health is protected, and that your home is a place for your bodies to rest and recuperate rather than promote harm.
Making your own nontoxic cleaning kit will take you no time at all with these simple, straightforward directions, and with this kit you will be supplied with enough cleaning product for months of cleaning.
As an added bonus, ounce for ounce homemade cleaning formulas cost about one-tenth the price of their commercial counterpart—and that includes costly, but worthwhile essential oils, and concentrated, all-purpose detergents for homemade recipes.
SUPPLIES
Baking soda
Washing soda
White distilled vinegar
A good liquid soap or detergent
Tea tree oil
6 clean spray bottles
2 glass jars
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add your comment »great tips, thanks
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I love the tips, thank you
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absolutely awesome - i've been looking for recipes like this and having them in a one stop shop is great... my sister just sent me a homewarming present full of items i need because she knows i want to have a green of a home as possible.
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My mother has always cleaned windows with vinegar and newspaper.Works very well.
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That is really nice tips, we see this way isn't usual things, and i just found this things in http://www.tripleclicks.com/results.php?dept=9/10880364/ I am not pretty sure because of its INGREDIENTS, i can paste in here : Sodium Citrate, Sodium Metasilicate, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Borate, Surfactant Blend is it harmful chemical substances?
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That is really nice tips, we see this way isn't usual things, and i just found this things in http://www.tripleclicks.com/results.php?dept=9/10880364 I am not pretty sure because of its INGREDIENTS, i can paste in here : Sodium Citrate, Sodium Metasilicate, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Borate, Surfactant Blend is it harmful chemical substances?
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I greened my cleaning supplies and can tell you that I have never been happier with the effect it has on my house and spirit. No more of those nasty chemical hangovers after cleaning the bathroom and my mirrors have never looked so clean!!!!
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This was very helpful. I'd never thought about using these things to clean with before. Is's very cast effective.
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Terrific tips. Thanks!
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Most of these items I am already using, but it is nice to see how to mix them for different types of cleaning! Thanks soooo much!
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