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BORAX
Basically a salt compound, Borax is very versatile for home use. Add it to laundry to add extra clean, pour some in your toilet boil give a swish of the toilet brush, let sit and flush. Make a paste and use as a scrub for the shower and bath. Borax removes carpet stains, deodorizes garbage bins, and the list go on. It is a household staple for a greener clean, and something that should always be under the kitchen (or bathroom) sink. You can typically find Borax powder at hardwares stores or in the laundry aisle at big-box stores.
ESSENTIAL OILS
Essential oils may be all the rage right now, but for good reason. Again, a very versatile product, essential oils do more than just help your body, spirit and mind, they are amazing for cleaning. They are full of anti-bacterial, antifungal and antiseptic properties, making them kill the germs as powerfully as the toxic chemicals found in our regular cleaning supplies. A little goes a long way and they just smell so darn good. Essential oils are a must for adding to your “greener clean” list, especially; Lemon, Tea Tree (Melaleuca), and Peppermint.
BAKING SODA
Similar to Borax, Baking Soda is a powdered compound with versatile uses. It is a deodorizer, it adds to whitening up laundry, and can be made into a paste for scrubbing tiles and tubs. It also can help to whiten teeth! You can find baking soda at almost any grocery store.
WHITE VINEGAR
White vinegar is large component to a healthier clean regime. It kills mold, takes out stains on surfaces & clothing, sanitizes surfaces, cleans windows and glass, it deodorizes…the list goes on. Add vinegar into a spray bottle with water and essential oils of your choice and you have yourself an easy (and healthy) ‘go to’ cleaning agent. Forget to move your laundry into the dryer? Re-wash your clothes with a couple tablespoons of vinegar and the musty smell is taken away. This is the staple to always have under your sink.
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
Made up of only water and oxygen, Hydrogen peroxide is a super safe and effective disinfectant. Add either straight (3%) hydrogen peroxide into a spray bottle to use inside your fridge or counters, or you can mix it 50/50 with water. Use on wooden cutting boards to sanitize. If your drains need a good little clean, sprinkle some baking soda and a tablespoon or 2 of hydrogen peroxide and watch it bubble away the drain grime. Hydrogen Peroxide is great as a toilet bowl cleaner too, because it’s gentle on septic systems. It’s also a great substitute for bleach in your laundry, to help whiten and remove stains. Just add a cup of it to your load. Or sterilize your toothbrushes by soaking the bristles for a few minutes, giving them a rinse after. All in all, Hydrogen Peroxide is a great addition to your healthier cleaning regime.
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