How Do You Start Cleaning With Non-Toxic, Natural Cleaners?
Chemicals are everywhere in our environment. More and more people are becoming interested in ways to clean with less chemicals in more non-toxic, natural, and environmentally friendly ways. Here is a list of basic knowledge to get you started. Get back to the basics. Know when and how to use hydrogen peroxide, vinegar, baking soda, castile soap, and lemon juice. Hydrogen Peroxide: It isn’t just used to bleach hair. Hydrogen peroxide kills bacteria. You can use it to sanitize surfaces, fruits and vegetables, and even raw meat. Hydrogen Peroxide cannot be exposed to light or else it breaks down. Usually where you purchase hydrogen peroxide (which usually comes in brown bottles) you can also purchase a brown sprayer. Just buy one and re-fill it from a big bottle of hydrogen peroxide whenever you need to. Vinegar: Vinegar is a mild acid. Thus, it can be used to clean many things. You can pick up a basic sprayer at just about any store. Fill the sprayer with vinegar and go to work. Dependin