All-natural cleaning products are a fast growing trend. Over the years most people have turned to natural substances like vinegar to clean windows, a lemon and salt to clean a stove top which leaves a nice citrus scent. It’s getting to be common knowledge that baking soda has a hundred and one uses around our homes. But what about all the new natural “green-cleaning” products being introduced to us in the grocery store? Out there in the market place there are dozens and dozens of green alternatives for traditional household products. So... 

Every drop counts when it comes to water conservation. Our planet is two-thirds water but only 3% of that is fresh water and less than 1% is fit for us to use. On top of this, much of our freshwater supply is being contaminated by billions of tons of toxic chemicals being dumped into the oceans, lakes, rivers and other natural water sources. These toxic chemicals come from our use of toxic household cleaners, petrochemical based laundry detergents, soaps, shampoos… and this is just in our homes. Think about all the chemicals being deposited into our... 

Homemade cleaners do work. They are non-toxic, safe to use and are milder than commercial cleaning chemicals. They won’t dissolve grime right before your eyes, like magic, but many recipes work just as well if not better than any commercial alternative. Tips to Green Cleaning To save money, buy your ingredients in bulk. To save time, make your recipes in large batches. For safe keeping, store in reusable airtight plastic containers and spray bottles. For fragrance and added cleaning properties, add your favorite essential oil to your recipe. Basic... 

Who can resists the wonderful fragrances of Essential Oils? They not only smell great, many have disinfecting properties perfect for green cleaning your home. Lavender essential oil – Lavender has a sweet, woody aroma that people seem naturally drawn to. It’s been used for centuries in age-old housecleaning recipes and given as thoughtful gifts. Lavender has many useful properties including, antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and will give a little boost to your immune system. It is also the most non-allergenic essential oil. So, if you are... 

Green cleaning is natural, safe, inexpensive and easy. Most of these green cleaning ingredients listed here you probably already have in your home or you can purchase at your local grocery store. All that’s needed is a little knowledge on how to use them to be most effective. Just a single shelf can hold all the natural cleaning products to clean your entire home. Here are ordinary, environmentally safe ingredients that can be used alone or in combination to provide you with an abundance of green cleaning power to tackle everyday household cleaning... 

Vinegar is a powerhouse in your laundry room. Vinegar can remove stains, soften water, and boost laundry detergent. 10 Ways to Use Vinegar in Your Laundry Room Clothes softener Just add 1/2 half cup vinegar to the last rinse cycle of your wash to soften your clothes. Reduce lint buildup and keep pet hair from clinging to clothes by adding 1/2 cup vinegar to the last rinse cycle. Reduce static by adding 1/2 cup vinegar to the last rinse cycle. Delicates When washing delicate items by hand, follow the garment’s care instructions and add 1 or 2 tablespoons... 

Vinegar is an extraordinary cleaning and deodorizing agent for your entire home. In your bathroom, vinegar can tackle the infamous bathtub ring, hard water and mineral deposits, soap scum, and mildew. 10 Ways to Use Vinegar in Your Bathroom The bathtub ring Soak paper towels with undiluted vinegar and place them on the ring. Leave the towels to dry out. Then spray with vinegar and scrub with a sponge. Clogged shower heads Shower heads can get clogged with mineral deposits from your water. To unclog, mix 1/2 cup vinegar and 1 quart of water in a large bowl... 

Eliminate the need for all those harsh, expensive chemical cleaners and use a powerful solution to clean your home with all natural vinegar. You will need: 1 teaspoon of borax 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda 2 teaspoons of vinegar (distilled white vinegar) 1/4 teaspoon of natural dish soap 2 cups of hot water 1 spray bottle Prepare mixture: add baking soda, borax and dish soap into a mixing bowl add vinegar and hot water into bowl stir together until ingredients are distributed evenly throughout the mixture pour into a spray bottle clearly mark your spray... 

Vinegar is an indispensable tool for any kitchen. Vinegar can clean just about anything from greasy pots to dishwashers. Vinegar can also dislodge a clogged drain, reduce odors from a garbage can and tackle mineral stains around your sink. Vinegar is such a wonderful, natural cleaning tool that it will out perform several expensive and dangerous cleaning chemicals that you would normally use for your kitchen. Vinegar can even clean your oven. 10 Ways to Use Vinegar to Clean Your Kitchen Coffeemakers Buildup in a coffeemaker’s brewing system can affect... 

Vinegar has many uses and is a versatile natural product that can be used through out your home. Vinegar can disinfect, preserve and heal. All vinegar starts as alcohol, which is created through the conversion of carbohydrates to sugar. When alcohol ferments, it becomes acetic acid, or vinegar. For example, a bunch of grapes deteriorates to become wine (alcohol) and then wine ferments into wine vinegar. This is pretty impressive considering vinegar is a byproduct of something gone bad. Your kitchen, for example, is probably one of the hardest rooms to keep...