I am often asked about which products are safe to use in homes with pets and small children. Supermarkets can be confusing, especially with every chemical company out there relabeling their products to indicate that they are “natural”. Well, the only “natural” thing there is about most of these products is the natural rash you get when their chemical touches your skin. This is what happens to me, for the most part. I have more allergies than I care to think about but am very much aware of what will trigger any one of them. For me, there is no part time solution. It is just a way of life for me. I can’t just use something that makes my skin itch or gives me a nasty sinus headache. I have to be careful and use what works but also what works for my body.
Now there are also the proven and established non-toxic, eco-friendly products available such as VT Soap Company’s Liquid Sunshine . However, sometimes, you don’t need to buy anything. You can actually use what is in your own pantry!
This is about organic as it's going to get!
For greasy stains, use a combination of 1/3 cup white vinegar to 2 tablespoons baking soda. It is actually pretty cool to watch it fizz. Kids find it amusing and it will inspire them to actually WANT to clean!
Here is a list for you to try:
Boric Acid- This is a white powder that is sold in most drug stores and supermarkets.
- Bug Infestations: If you EVER get fleas, lice or any kind of bug infestation, wash all clothing and blankets with boric acid. It is non-toxic and very cheap to use. Just be careful not to get it into your eyes and wash your hands thoroughly after using it.
- Laundry Boost- It will help get your whites whiter
White Vinegar: Great for cleaning glass, hard surfaces, porcelain,etc. No, you will not smell like a salad. The scent does dissipate and actually removes odors from the room oddly enough.
Bleach alternatives: I am allergic to bleach and will only use it if I have an out of control issue that I am battling with mold. However, you can use Hydrogen peroxide to get out blood and other tough stains. If you pour a capful of hydrogen peroxide on a new stain, it will lift the particles. Continue to rinse in cold water till the stain is gone. Scrubbing the garment briskly with a bristle brush with a little soap will also help.
WOOD POLISH: Mix 3 parts olive oil and 1 part white vinegar. You can also use Almond or olive oil (use on interior unvarnished wood only)
Scrubbing Cleanser: Simply add some white vinegar to baking soda and make into a paste. Use a natural bristle brush or sponge.
WINDOW CLEANER: Add one cup of white vinegar to 1 quart warm water. Use newspaper to clean windows and mirrors with this mixture for a streak free shine.
MILDEW REMOVER: Paste of equal parts lemon juice and salt
Pet Stains: Hydrogen Peroxide gets them out of the floor really well.
Coffee Pots: I take 1/4 cup of salt and add it to one cup of ice. I swirl it around the pot several times and then let it sit. It really cleans the pot out without altering the flavor of the coffee.
Clogs: To unblock drains the natural way put 1/2 cup salt and 1/2 cup bi-carb down the drain, followed by 1 cup of vinegar and 1 cup hot water.
Please feel free to add any suggestions. Happy cleaning!
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This is so awesome! Thank YOU! people don’t realize that all the chemicals that they smell are going right into their brain through their olfactory Center. No wonder there are so many headaches. Also people with fibromyalgia can most likely reduce symptoms of pain by removing the chemicals that are in their environment. What a service to educate people on how to get back to basics. Awesome! Thanks so much!
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I only buy Organic! Great post!
Helpful tips for a cleaner and safer environment. If you ever looked at the ingredients in today’s cleaners you would be shocked at how toxic they are. A few simple household items can help the environment. This is especially helpful for parents with small children.
I am loving all the vinegar cleaning ideas!! I’ve always used on my carpet but excited to try it on my windows!! Great Site!!
Very interesting information!
Never would have thought to do this!
So much garbage on the market. It is time to take action and start going back to basics!
What wonderful cleaning solutions and options! Sometime I think its a matter of convenience that we reach for the store bought-high chemical cleaning options. Perhaps if we take some time and stockpile a few of these alternative cleaning options, we might be more likely to use them! Thanks so much for this great list of safer cleaners.
Great post!
very nice article. thank for sharing
Excellent suggestions!
Very informative blog post! Please continue this awesome work..
thnx for sharing this blog post. I found it wonderful. Best regards, Victoria…
I had some problems viewing the website in Firefox on the Mac, but I still loved the post.
I love your blog – nice !
thx
I love your blog – great effort!
Great info! Thanks!
Ive been cleaning with white vinegar for years. My mother and grandma used it and I dont understand why more people dont.
Justwanted to say howdy and to let you know that I really love readingyour blog, it is very well written and articulate. Keep up the good work!
Somethings that your mother used were and still are the best
This is one awesome post.Thanks Again.
Thank you for a great post
Wow, great article.Thanks Again. Great.
I have a lot of allergies and was glad to find your post. Very useful info, especially for soaps!
Baking soda was what my grandmother used. The old way of doing things seems to be the best way to go organic! Thanks!
It looks like you have pulled together a fairly sizeable following now. I’m pleased to see it.
It was nice to see that you listed so much information! Thanks for the post!
Molds can easily surely end up being a overall health threat. Thanks for bringing this subject to understanding.
I really enjoyed your blog. Very good posts! Please keep posting such good cotent.
I am going to check out everything that is on this list. thank you so much! more people need to know!
Wow! Right on, June! Fabulous article, indeed! My husband and I’ve been using baking soda, white distilled vinegar, and Borax for many years and we have amazing positive results and we too are fascinated with the fizzing effect; very cool!
We’ve been using this awesome combo to do our laundry for many years and we’re very happy with it! Thank you for your genuine passion and dedication to reducing your carbon footprint on Mother Earth! You Rock! 
Peace and Many Green Blessings to you!
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You can also use white vinegar as a fabric softener. It works great and it won’t leave any odor on your laundry. It’s also cheaper than the chemical softener.
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