Green cleaning has become more popular over the years because people are more aware of the hazards of cleaning products to people, pets and the environment. Once you have decided to throw out your old cleaners, you will have to find new and more natural cleaners. There are companies out there that specifically manufacture natural cleaners. However, you could make your own cleaners that are just as effective.
Green cleaning recipes for natural cleaners for your whole house:
Window and mirror cleaner:
Ingredients: white vinegar and water (indoors)/castile soap and water (outdoors)
For indoor mirrors or windows, mix ¼ cup of white vinegar and water (fill up a spray bottle). For outdoor windows, put a few drops of castile soap with warm water and rinse well. Dry your windows with a squeegee.
Tub and sink cleaner:
Ingredients: baking soda and liquid soap
Sprinkle baking soda on the fixtures and rub with a wet rag. Put a few drops of liquid Murphy’s soap or an equivalent cleaner and rinse well.
Linoleum floor cleaner
Ingredients: white vinegar and water
Mix 1/2 cup vinegar in a bucket of warm water and mop. The odor from the vinegar will disappear after it dries.
Toilet bowl cleaner
Ingredients: baking soda and liquid soap
Sprinkle the baking soda inside the toilet bowl. Add just a couple of drops of liquid soap and scrub. To clean the outside surfaces, sprinkle baking soda and wipe with a rag.
There are many more recipes you can find on the Internet. The idea is to get those harsh chemicals out of your house and bring in the “green”!
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