Green Cleaning

 Go Green Cleaning Products, Supplies And Tips

Green cleaning products and green cleaning supplies have become more plentiful in recent years as more and more people have become aware that green cleaning agents are a safer alternative than many traditional methods. These supplies and products are not only safer for the environment - they're also safer for your family and pets. There are also go green cleaning recipes you can use to create your own green cleaning solutions at home.    

Here are some go green tips that work without using harmful ingredients that endanger people, pets or the environment.

Copper cleaner Create a past of equal parts of vinegar, salt and flour. Remember to rinse the paste completely after cleaning to prevent corrosion.

Sticker remover Soak in hot water (if item can be immersed); if not, use white vinegar or coat it with peanut butter and let it set overnight.

Clean a stopped drain Pour ½ cup of baking soda with ½ cup vinegar and let it set for a few minutes. Then pour about 2 quarts of boiling water. This should clear most clogs.

Disinfectant mix ½ Borax with a gallon of hot water and use to disinfect and deodorize almost anything in your home.

Fabric softener to make your clothes soft and smell great, use ¼ cup to ½ cup of baking soda per wash load

Laundry bleach Use Borax or dry bleach (sodium perborate)

Window cleaner ½ cup vinegar and 1 quart of warm water

These are just a few go green cleaning products and supplies that can help you keep your house clean without endangering your family’s health or your environment. While using green cleaning agents may seem different at first, the more you use these techniques and methods, the more easily they will be to do.
 

Go Green Pest Control

What are some go green pest control possibilities? Consider these options.

Ants Seal the entrance with caulk. Make sure you remove any sources of food that the ants could be coming for. Wash counters, floors etc. with a mixture of ½ water and ½ vinegar.

Plant eating insects Depending on the type of pest, try hand removal, soapy water spray, and barriers or traps.

Fleas vacuum your space and remove the vacuum bag. Don’t leave it in your home. Wash all pet bedding, etc. Use a flea comb and warm soapy water.

Roaches remove sources of food and water, caulk or plug cracks, Use boric acid to kill those which still remain (keep away from children and pets)

These green pest control methods will help you keep the creepy crawlies away from your home without sacrificing the health of your family. They are also better for the environment which is something you can feel good about.