2006-Feb-16
Green Cleaning
I really dislike cleaning house. It seems that hours after I am done the dust and clutter have found their way right back where they were. The worst part of it was the cleaners. They hurt my nose, stung my eyes, and what were they doing to mine and my kids' lungs? I was on a mission. I did some research online and settled on the book Clean House Clean Planet by Karen Logan. She talks about normal household cleaners then tells what toxic ingredients they contain. She gives recipes for alternatives that are made with common ingredients around any person's home. Baking Soda is your friend. For scrubbing out tubs and cleaning counters I use a mix of bakind soda and Dr. Bronners. For cleaning windows the standard water, vinegar and a couple drops of essential oil. For polishing the furniture I use a mix of olive oil, water, a few drops of Dr. Bronners and sometimes add essential oil. I love the smells but more importantly I love knowing that when my kids clean with them I don't have to worry about them breathing in harsh fumes.
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2006-Feb-17 - Fellow Goddess fan
Posted by maidmyown Hello, nice to meet you! I think we earth-based Goddess gals are rooting each other out in homesteadblogger, which is great!