I'm back with our second installment of one green thing. excited? Let's just say yes. okay?
Over a year ago, I shared an article in this post to address chemicals in the house. The fact that they are linking exposure to chemicals to cancer is quite scary. And now that I don't use that stuff in our house, I can see why. Anytime I smell bleach or another chemical cleaner I literally feel lightheaded. My body just isn't used to them anymore (which I think is a good thing).
In our house, I've streamlined our cleaning to use three products: baking soda, green works and vinegar. That's pretty much it.
not sure why I took this picture in the bathroom. Oh well, here's a small glimpse into our bathroom at our condo. And no, I'm not in charge of the decorating. |
and for everyone who says that green cleaners are expensive, well, let me break it down for you
- HUGE bag of baking soda - around $6.00
- BIG ol' Clorox Green works- around $10.00 (and it includes a sprayer)
- GIANT bottle of Vinegar- around $5.00
The baking soda is great for scrubbing the tub and for use in the washing machine. I also use it in our disposal to help ward off those kitchen odors. Vinegar can be used in very similar ways (bathroom, kitchen and laundry). And I use the greenworks for everything else (except for wood, for that we use Murphy's oil, it's 99% natural and cheap too! I probably should have put that in the picture as well.)
Make one change at a time. I know it can be tough. I had to walk away from the bleach as well. But, it's the best choice I ever made for my family.
also don't forget the Liz uses Peppermint oil in her baking soda for a tangy fresh fragrance..I imagine any natural oil fragrance could be used, you know I love lavender...
ReplyDeleteVery true! I typically use Thieves drops. I guess I was just trying to keep things as simple as possible!
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