Green Goes with Everything!

There are hundreds of ways and simple tips to help you start living more eco-friendly.  Living green sets a wonderful example for our children, too.  Feel good about trying these tips.  If we all make even one little change, it will make a big difference in our world!

Be a Greener Cleaner!

Make your own natural homemade household cleaners that are safer for the enviornment. These recipes are quick and easy:

•All Purpose Cleaner - ½ cup of ammonia, ½ cup of baking soda, ½ cup of vinegar, 8 cups of hot water

•Vehicle Cleaner - ½ cup of dish soap, ½ cup powdered clothes soap, 1 gallon of hot water.

•Furniture Polish - ¾ cup of olive oil, ¼ cup of vinegar

•Glass cleaner - ¼ cup of ammonia, ½ vinegar, 3 cups of water

•Clothing pre-soak - ½ cup of borax, ¼ cup of baking soda, ½ cup powdered clothes soap, 2 gallons of warm water

•Disinfectant - 1.6 oz of eucalyptus oil and 1 quart of warm water

•Carpet cleaner - ½ cup of vinegar, ½ cup baking soda, 1 gallon Hot water

•Jewelry cleaner - ¼ cup of vinegar, ¼ cup ammonia, ½ cup of warm water

Keep in mind:

•To save time and money, make your cleaners in advance and buy the ingredients in bulk for cost savings and to avoid excess packaging.

•Make large batches of the recipes and store them in reusable airtight plastic containers and spray bottles.

•Label all of your ingredients and keep them out of reach of children. While most of these all natural cleaners are not poisonous, some can be harmful or even fatal if swallowed by children or pets.

•Add your favorite essential oils or herbs to any of these formulas for fragrance.

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