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When it comes to green cleaning products you obviously want a  non toxic cleaner for your home.  Some of the green cleaners are easy to make with ingredients you probably already have on hand.  Just a few basic items are all you need to clean safely and completely.  You can even make flea powder for your pets in a natural way.

Vinegar is a neutralizer.  If you want to maintain the color of your clothing, add some vinegar to the wash water to set the dye.  With the addition of some lemon juice you have a powerful acid to dissolve hard water stains, tarnish, grimey build up and dull surfaces on wood.  Read more... (671 words, estimated 2:41 mins reading time)

People want safe cleaning products and they ask us all the time for some recommendations.   You’ll see they save money in addition to saving the environment.  All you need are a few basic items which are probably already in your pantry.

First, get a box of biodegradable Borax.   This product is billed as a laundry booster, but without phosphates or chlorine, it is a safe household cleanser when diluted with water.

Borax can also be used as a pot scrubber.  Sprinkle some in the pan, wait a few minutes and then clean with a damp sponge and some muscle.  Read more... (606 words, estimated 2:25 mins reading time)

Here are some great household cleaning tips.  There are many different ways and ideas for cleaning your home. Most of which are known like to using newspapers to clean your windows. But I also have non-traditional ways of cleaning that most people have not thought of or use.

Window washer fluid for your car will work just fine on your home windows and it’s cheaper.

Vegetable shortening is great for getting grease off your hands or out of cloths. This one makes a lot of sense. As a chemist I know the principle of like dissolves like. Shortening is a grease but without impurities. This is why mixing cleaner grease with dirty grease, the two will join and the spot will disappear.  Read more... (340 words, estimated 1:22 mins reading time)

When it comes to Going Green, there are a lot of things to consider. Where do I start? What products should I buy? What can I do in my own home? Most products on the market today end up spending hundreds of years in a landfill, clogging up lakes and streams, and creating a huge mess. Home cleaners can end up putting deadly chemicals into the ground water and can end up back in your home. However, you can make your own Green Homemade Products with little effort or money.

Baking Soda:
One of the easiest ways to clean your home without harsh chemicals is by using something you probably already have in your cupboards; baking soda. Baking soda can be used for a wide variety of purposes, such as carpet cleaners, laundry additives, and even as toothpaste. Baking soda is a natural product and is totally safe to use around your family.  Read more... (341 words, estimated 1:22 mins reading time)

There are a number of common household items that are great to use for cleaning around your home. Here are some examples of How to Go Green with Cleaning Products.

Peroxide: It does more than bleach your hair! This can be used instead of bleach when doing laundry. It’s also great for cleaning out humidifiers and disinfecting toothbrushes.

Baking soda: Not just for baking! Baking soda helps eliminate odors. Use it in the bathroom for scrubbing the tub or sink. Try sprinkling it in your oven, then spray it with water until damp, leave it overnight, and then wipe your oven clean in the morning.  Read more... (312 words, estimated 1:15 mins reading time)

Everyone talks about going green, but very few people really know what to do to make this a
reality. Even with all the television commercials, not everyone knows how to get started in their
move to go green. The thing is that it doesn’t take a lot to make a difference in the world. Here
are a few Go Green Tips that will help you get started.  Read more... (364 words, estimated 1:27 mins reading time)