Home Improvement Articles - House Cleaning with Natural Non-Toxic Cleaners


by ANDREW STRATTON - Date: 2010-08-24 - Word Count: 603 Share This!

Many people rush out and buy expensive cleaners for their homes without realizing that they already have plenty of cleaning products already in their kitchen cupboards. Here we look at some of the best non-toxic green cleaners around.

House cleaning is something that everyone must do to maintain a clean home. House cleaning safety should always be a top priority for yourself, your family and your pets. Many of the components you need to make natural non-toxic cleaners your probably have in your home already. If you think that you do not have the time to create your own household cleaners then think again! It is not time consuming nor is it messy.

If you want to chase bacteria and germs away as quickly as possible then introduce your home to a healthy manner of house cleaning. Get out your rags, sponges and cleaning cloths and get to work. But first you need to get better acquainted with the products you will need.

You have probably heard all about how beneficial white vinegar can be in a home. White vinegar is a type of acid that is very mild. For that reason it works well as a cleaning agent. Do not worry about your home smelling like vinegar because the smell quickly disappears once it has dried on a surface. White vinegar is very good at dissolving such things as soap scum in your bath tub, hard water deposits and dirt. It is also an antifungal agent that quickly and easily kills both bacteria and germs.

Baking soda is an inexpensive ingredient that is excellent at eliminating odors throughout a home. Place it in your refrigerator in a small container or cut a lemon in half and sprinkle baking soda inside of it and then place it in the fridge. You can also sprinkle it on your floor and then vacuum it up to keep your carpet fresh. It also works well at lifting pet odors. Baking soda also does a very good job when used as a gentle scouring powder. Corn meal is another natural ingredient that is extremely beneficial when it comes to getting rid of spills made on carpeting.

You have probably seen Borax in the laundry and detergent aisle of the grocery store where you shop. Borax is the name given to the natural mineral compound known as sodium borate. Borax is good for an array of cleaning tasks in your home. It removes dirt, is antifungal in nature, gets rid of a variety of odors and it can also act as a disinfectant. It is important however to note that Borax must be used with care and caution when either children or animals are around. This is because it is toxic if it is ingested.

Hydrogen peroxide that has a concentration of three percent is an excellent non-toxic bleach that acts as a stain remover. It also can be used as a disinfectant when it is called for.

If you are looking for something natural to polish your furniture then look no further than olive oil. Club soda when it is fresh is also very good at polishing furniture and can act as a stain remover for clothing and upholstery. Another excellent stain remover is lemon juice. Lemon juice smells very pleasant and gives off a clean scent. It also works well as a grease cutter and a type of non-toxic bleach. House cleaning just got simpler for you!

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