Many people use a vast array of chemical-laden household cleaners and products around the home on a daily basis. What they may not be aware of is the fact that many of these chemicals can be damaging to their health when inhaled. Apart from the inhalation aspect, skin irritations often occur when coming into contact with many chemical cleaners.
Many disinfectants contain phenol
(aka carbolic acid) or cresol. These can attack the central nervous system, liver, kidneys, spleen, and pancreas.
be good for your health and cleanliness. They may kill off the germs, sure, but human beings are gradually going to kill themselves off too, if they continue in this way. Many people aim to keep their homes a germ-free environment, but if our homes are kept so germ-free that our immune systems no longer have to work as hard, we run the risk of weakening our immune systems.
Another chemical-laden (and one of the most dangerously toxic of all) household product is oven cleaner. I have never personally used the stuff, as I remember the fumes when my mother used it when I was a child, and that alone was enough to put me off for life! How right I was.
Many oven cleaners release fumes which may affect the respiratory system, and contain ammonia
and lye
, which eat the skin. I prefer to use baking soda and water, sprinkled inside the oven and left overnight. In the morning a good scrub finishes it off a treat. It does a wonderful job. Also you don't get any chemical residue odor the next time you use the oven
.
Published on Apr 2, 2013
I found an oven cleaner that is not toxic and is cheap to make that works. I have asthma, and eczema finding an oven cleaner that did bother both was next to impossible. Not any more, just use 2 cups baking soda, 1 cup distilled vinegar and ½ cup dawn dish soap. As you can see in the video it works great. Thank you for watching, please subscribe and leave your comments. I look forward to hearing from you.
Many artificial air fresheners release nerve-deadening agents, which can interfere with your sense of smell. Natural aromatherapy oils
would be a much safer bet.
In a time when respiratory illnesses such as asthma are at an all-time high, we should be looking to a more natural and gentle way of keeping our homes clean. Using all-natural, around the home is the best defense against dirt and grime, while keeping our bodies healthy, being kind to the environment, and not tested on animals. Everyone's a winner.
Many companies claim their products are 'natural' but it's best to check the labels, as they may only contain a few natural ingredients while still being laden with chemicals. Buying from a well-known ethical, cruelty-free company is the best way to go. Then, not only should their products be natural, safe and non-toxic, they should also be environmentally-friendly and not tested on animals.
Natural Environmentally-Friendly
General Purpose Cleaners
Mix baking soda, Borax, vinegar, with water. (baking soda ¼ cup, Borax 1 to 2 teaspoons, vinegar ½ cup, to ½ gal of water.) Then just spray and wipe. Baking soda and vinegar make a decent drain cleaner. Both eliminate odors.
Natural Environmentally-Friendly
Window Cleaning
Add two tablespoons of white vinegar to a gallon of water (or more if the smell of vinegar isn't offensive). Put the mixture and a spray bottle. Spray the window and wipe with newspaper.
Natural Environmentally-Friendly
Sink, Tile, and Tub Cleaner
Just sprinkle with baking soda and or Kosher salt
(more abrasive). Scrub with a damp cloth. For mildew and stains, soak area with lemon juice or white vinegar, (full strength) let it sit for awhile. Then with a brush scrub.
Natural Environmentally-Friendly
Oven Cleaner
For stubborn messes make a paste with baking soda and water (vinegar optional) Coat and let set over night.
Natural Environmentally-Friendly
Floor Cleaner
After sweeping use ½ cup vinegar to a gallon of water for your mop water. For wooden floors spray mixture on a cloth, and attach the cloth, to your dry mop.
This is my floor clearner that I like
4.2 out of 5 stars
With 294 Reviews
Nature's Wisdom Orange Oil Concentrate
Description:
Nature's Wisdom Orange Oil contains the raw oil collected from the citrus peel during juice extraction. No heat is applied during this "cold pressed" process thereby preserving the integrity of the oil. Orange Oil has been discovered to be an important ingredient in a variety of household and gardening applications. Orange Oil degrades the waxy coating on the exoskeleton of insects, causing dehydration and asphyxiation.
INGREDIENTS:
Cold pressed orange peel extract, emulsifier.
DIRECTIONS FOR MIXING: SHAKE WELL BEFORE MIXING!
Foliar Solution: Mix 2 ounces per gallon of water.
Soil Drench: Mix 4 ounces per gallon of water.
Cleaning Solution: Mix 2 ounces per gallon of water.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE: SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE.
Diluted Solutions can be used as a natural adjuvant to assist other sprays and soil applications.
Natural Environmentally-Friendly
Microwave Cleaner
Add some vinegar to a cup of water and boil for a few minutes, then wipe clean.
Natural Environmentally-Friendly
Way To Eliminate Odors
Vinegar or lemon juice, place in a lid or open container. Or you can mix vinegar, three to one with water. Put in spray bottle and mist the air. To freshen the air you can use essential oils, or boil herbs. Boiling cinnamon sticks for a cup of tea makes the air sweet.
Published on Mar 11, 2014
Avoid VOC’s in your home with all-natural household cleaners. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air inside your home is more polluted than outdoor air, partially due to volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are commonly found in the chemicals of commercial cleaning products. Versatile, all-natural, household cleaners include vinegar, baking soda, salt, lemons, washing soda, castile soap
and essential oils
. Learn how to use these natural products and what to look for when purchasing them.
When I decided to stop using harsh chemical cleaning products in my house and to find environmentally safe alternatives, I didn’t have to look far. I just called my mother. People who have been cleaning since before synthetic formulas became widely available (after World War II) know what works. So, with help from my mother, the library, various environmental groups and some recent, ecologically conscious household-hints books, I experimented. I adapted. I experimented some more. And eventually I came up with my own arsenal of formulas for modern-day green household cleaners. Visit the link above for more information.
The MOTHER EARTH NEWS YouTube channel is your go-to source for videos about sustainable living. Find tutorials on everything from indoor seed starting and knot tying to chicken processing and butter churning. Virtually attend presentations from our popular MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIRs. Get to know our sharp (and fun-loving!) staff. We’re proud to be the most popular and longest running magazine on sustainable living in the world, and we hope you enjoy getting to know us. Subscribe to our channel today! (Mother Earth YouTube Page)
Many disinfectants contain phenol
(aka carbolic acid) or cresol. These can attack the central nervous system, liver, kidneys, spleen, and pancreas.Things You Need to Know About Household Cleaners
How can adding a load of chemicals to your home environment be good for your health and cleanliness. They may kill off the germs, sure, but human beings are gradually going to kill themselves off too, if they continue in this way. Many people aim to keep their homes a germ-free environment, but if our homes are kept so germ-free that our immune systems no longer have to work as hard, we run the risk of weakening our immune systems.Another chemical-laden (and one of the most dangerously toxic of all) household product is oven cleaner. I have never personally used the stuff, as I remember the fumes when my mother used it when I was a child, and that alone was enough to put me off for life! How right I was.
Many oven cleaners release fumes which may affect the respiratory system, and contain ammonia
and lye, which eat the skin. I prefer to use baking soda and water, sprinkled inside the oven and left overnight. In the morning a good scrub finishes it off a treat. It does a wonderful job. Also you don't get any chemical residue odor the next time you use the oven.Homemade Oven Cleaner That Rocks (video)
Published on Apr 2, 2013
I found an oven cleaner that is not toxic and is cheap to make that works. I have asthma, and eczema finding an oven cleaner that did bother both was next to impossible. Not any more, just use 2 cups baking soda, 1 cup distilled vinegar and ½ cup dawn dish soap. As you can see in the video it works great. Thank you for watching, please subscribe and leave your comments. I look forward to hearing from you.
Many artificial air fresheners release nerve-deadening agents, which can interfere with your sense of smell. Natural aromatherapy oils
would be a much safer bet.In a time when respiratory illnesses such as asthma are at an all-time high, we should be looking to a more natural and gentle way of keeping our homes clean. Using all-natural, around the home is the best defense against dirt and grime, while keeping our bodies healthy, being kind to the environment, and not tested on animals. Everyone's a winner.
Many companies claim their products are 'natural' but it's best to check the labels, as they may only contain a few natural ingredients while still being laden with chemicals. Buying from a well-known ethical, cruelty-free company is the best way to go. Then, not only should their products be natural, safe and non-toxic, they should also be environmentally-friendly and not tested on animals.
Natural Environmentally-Friendly Household Cleaners
Natural Environmentally-Friendly
General Purpose Cleaners
Mix baking soda, Borax, vinegar, with water. (baking soda ¼ cup, Borax 1 to 2 teaspoons, vinegar ½ cup, to ½ gal of water.) Then just spray and wipe. Baking soda and vinegar make a decent drain cleaner. Both eliminate odors.
Natural Environmentally-Friendly
Window Cleaning
Add two tablespoons of white vinegar to a gallon of water (or more if the smell of vinegar isn't offensive). Put the mixture and a spray bottle. Spray the window and wipe with newspaper.
Natural Environmentally-Friendly
Sink, Tile, and Tub Cleaner
Just sprinkle with baking soda and or Kosher salt
(more abrasive). Scrub with a damp cloth. For mildew and stains, soak area with lemon juice or white vinegar, (full strength) let it sit for awhile. Then with a brush scrub.Natural Environmentally-Friendly
Oven Cleaner
For stubborn messes make a paste with baking soda and water (vinegar optional) Coat and let set over night.
Natural Environmentally-Friendly
Floor Cleaner
After sweeping use ½ cup vinegar to a gallon of water for your mop water. For wooden floors spray mixture on a cloth, and attach the cloth, to your dry mop.
This is my floor clearner that I like
Nature's Wisdom Orange Oil Concentrate
4.2 out of 5 stars
With 294 Reviews
Nature's Wisdom Orange Oil Concentrate
Description:
Nature's Wisdom Orange Oil contains the raw oil collected from the citrus peel during juice extraction. No heat is applied during this "cold pressed" process thereby preserving the integrity of the oil. Orange Oil has been discovered to be an important ingredient in a variety of household and gardening applications. Orange Oil degrades the waxy coating on the exoskeleton of insects, causing dehydration and asphyxiation.
INGREDIENTS:
Cold pressed orange peel extract, emulsifier.
DIRECTIONS FOR MIXING: SHAKE WELL BEFORE MIXING!
Foliar Solution: Mix 2 ounces per gallon of water.
Soil Drench: Mix 4 ounces per gallon of water.
Cleaning Solution: Mix 2 ounces per gallon of water.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE: SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE.
Diluted Solutions can be used as a natural adjuvant to assist other sprays and soil applications.
List Price: $29.99
Price: $28.99
Price: $28.99
Natural Environmentally-Friendly
Microwave Cleaner
Add some vinegar to a cup of water and boil for a few minutes, then wipe clean.
Natural Environmentally-Friendly
Way To Eliminate Odors
Vinegar or lemon juice, place in a lid or open container. Or you can mix vinegar, three to one with water. Put in spray bottle and mist the air. To freshen the air you can use essential oils, or boil herbs. Boiling cinnamon sticks for a cup of tea makes the air sweet.
DIY All-Natural Household Cleaners (mother earth news)
Published on Mar 11, 2014
Avoid VOC’s in your home with all-natural household cleaners. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air inside your home is more polluted than outdoor air, partially due to volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are commonly found in the chemicals of commercial cleaning products. Versatile, all-natural, household cleaners include vinegar, baking soda, salt, lemons, washing soda, castile soap
and essential oils. Learn how to use these natural products and what to look for when purchasing them.When I decided to stop using harsh chemical cleaning products in my house and to find environmentally safe alternatives, I didn’t have to look far. I just called my mother. People who have been cleaning since before synthetic formulas became widely available (after World War II) know what works. So, with help from my mother, the library, various environmental groups and some recent, ecologically conscious household-hints books, I experimented. I adapted. I experimented some more. And eventually I came up with my own arsenal of formulas for modern-day green household cleaners. Visit the link above for more information.
The MOTHER EARTH NEWS YouTube channel is your go-to source for videos about sustainable living. Find tutorials on everything from indoor seed starting and knot tying to chicken processing and butter churning. Virtually attend presentations from our popular MOTHER EARTH NEWS FAIRs. Get to know our sharp (and fun-loving!) staff. We’re proud to be the most popular and longest running magazine on sustainable living in the world, and we hope you enjoy getting to know us. Subscribe to our channel today! (Mother Earth YouTube Page)
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