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... 

Cleaning your home can be time consuming. But if you follow this little guide you can get your home clean and not just clean, clean but green clean in just under 30 minutes a day. Give it a try. Save your self some time. Green Cleaning in Less Then 30 Minutes a Day Day 1 [Monday]: Bedroom and Office tidy-up, pick up books, papers, clothing, etc. dust all surfaces: dresser, baseboard, photo frames, lamps, ceiling fans, shelves change bedding empty garbage clean mirrors Day 2 [Tuesday]: General Dusting start with your windows and other glass surfaces like... 

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... 

A green home is a healthy home; free of toxins with fresh air and a clean environment for our families. A green home is also an environmentally friendly home with reduced energy use, conscience recycling efforts and sustainable living habits. Creating a green home is easier then you think. Reduce your temperature to your water heater by 10 degrees. By reducing the temp, you can save 3% – 5% in your energy costs. Reduce your thermostat by 10 degrees. Even for just the 8 hours your family is out at work or school, will save you another 10% on your energy... 

Salt is a wonderful stain remover. With salt you can remove grease stains, ink stains, blood stains and more. Using salt in your laundry will also help preserve bright colors and reduce the yellowing of white clothing. 10 ways to use salt to clean your laundry Remove grease stains on fabric by sprinkling the stain with salt. Allow the salt to soak up the grease and wipe off. Repeat if necessary. Remove a fresh blood stain by covering it with salt. Then dab with a clod water cloth. Continue to add water until the stain is gone. Remove ink stains by rubbing... 

We all know how difficult it can be to keep our kitchens clean with high traffic, spills, drips, dirty dishes, and greasy pans. It seems like it is a never ending battle sometimes. Thankfully our ordinary table salt can be of greater use other than seasoning our foods. 10 Ways to Use Salt to Clean Your Kitchen Clean up stove top spills by sprinkling with salt. It’s naturally mild abrasive quality; salt can easily remove stuck on spills. Mask the odor of burned-on foods on your stove top burner by sprinkling the food with a mixture of salt and cinnamon.... 

The last several articles have been about using baking soda for various household cleaning tasks including the kitchen, bathroom, laundry room and a few other uses such as, taking care of your kids and pets and as a beauty product. To continue with our “No more chemical cleaners” series, we are going to shift to table salt and its many uses around your home. A natural compound, Sodium Chloride or as we know it, table salt; has some amazing power. It can preserve foods, soothe aches and pains, and clean your home. Salt is also a key ingredient... 

If baking soda is safe enough to use throughout your house and to take care of your pets, it is safe enough to us around your baby. Baking soda can help you deodorize bottles, clean the smell and mess of diapers and spit-up. It’s effective, non-toxic and inexpensive. 10 ways to use baking soda to care for your baby To clean cribs, changing tables, baby mattresses, and playpens, sprinkle baking soda on a damp sponge and wipe down. Rinse and allow to dry. Clean metal, plastic, or vinyl strollers, car seats, and high chairs by applying baking soda directly... 

Baking soda is safe for your pets. It’s nontoxic and safe for dogs, cats and other critters. You can use it to control odors, clean accidents, and help maintain healthy teeth. 10 Ways to Use Baking Soda to Care for Your Pets Use baking soda as a dry wash for your dogs. Sprinkle on, rub in and brush out. This is an easy way to control odor between bathing. Maintain healthy teeth by dipping a damp, soft toothbrush in baking soda and brush gently. To help with bad breath try using the following solution mixed in a spray bottle. Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon... 

In my previous posts I have suggested ways to use baking soda, one of nature’s best products, to clean your home – your kitchen, your bathroom, and your laundry. But baking soda can be used as a health and beauty product as well. Back in the day, baking soda was one of the only beauty products available to clean your teeth, clean your hair, use as a mouthwash, and use in your bath to soften your skin. 10 ways to use baking soda as a health and beauty product Clean your teeth – pour a small amount of baking soda in a small dish to dip your...