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If you have to wear gloves or a mask to clean your home, then you really should not be using these dangerous chemcials in your home. Remember, that these chemicals penetrate the air and waft to the floor. This means that your children and pets will be getting these chemcials on their feet and toys. And into their mouths!

The time is now to make a change!

 Make Your Own Pet Friendly Household Cleaners

Safe Household Cleaners

Since we know that all chemical based products are toxic to children and pets, we need to look for other alternatives. There are many organic, green products on the market today, made by various companies and other concerned people. But, if you have problems finding these products in your area or maybe you feel they are to expensive, then you can always make some at home. Being “GREEN” is the new buzz word, but long before advertisers decided to capitalize on being environmentally friendly, our grandmothers were cleaning their homes with products that would not kill them with fumes and toxic chemicals.

What did Granny know that we don’t? 

Following this article, you will find a couple of homemade recipes for household cleaners. Made with items that you probably already have in your kitchen pantry.

Look under your bathroom sink and kitchen sink and add up what you have spent for those poisonous chemicals.

Think about it. It’s time we get back to a simpler way of life. Try these homemade cleaning solutions and see what you think. Maybe you will save some money at the grocery store  and have better health for you, your family and your pets.

Recipes for pet friendly household cleaners

 

WINDOW CLEANER 

Many years ago, our mothers cleaned their windows with vinegar and water.

Mix 1/2 cup white vinegar and 1/2 cup water  in a spray bottle.

Spray as usual. You may want to try wiping your windows with crumpled newspaper instead of paper towels. Your windows should be shiny and streak free.

ALL PURPOSE CLEANER

Mix 1/2 cup white vinegar

1/4 cup baking soda

1/2 gallon water

This can be stored and poured into a spray bottle. You can use this mixture for cleaning windows, bathroom fixtures, shower stalls and sinks.

Baking soda has so many uses. It’s not just for brushing your teeth and keeping odors out of your fridge and freezer. And yes, you can brush with it–if you haven’t brushed your teeth with baking soda before, try it–you might like it! You can sprinkle it directly on top of your toothpaste or just wet your toothbrush and sprinkle it on top. It’s not loaded with poisonous chemicals like the toothpaste is–unless you are using a natural toothpaste. You might find it interesting to research chemicals used to make toothpaste. Then the next time you see a commercial with a toothy, smiling girl pushing toothpaste or teeth whiteners, you’ll be informed.

OVEN CLEANERS 

Oven cleaners are usually so fumey. And if you try cleaning your oven during the winter, it’s really fumey if you can’t open your windows or doors.

Try the following: Just moisten your ovens surface, using a sponge or spray bottle. Then sprinkle layers of baking soda over the surface and let it sit for an hour. Then you can rub gently with steel wool. You won’t be left with any fumes and you don’t need a mask or gloves to clean your oven. To make this chore even easier, clean up spills as soon as possible.

We have all seen the handheld electric steamers advertised on TV. They do work very well and all you are using is water to make steam. No bad chemicals or fumes. You may want to price these, they really are not that expensive when you consider all the money you save not buying chemical laden, poisonous products. It’s amazing what we are charged to jeopardize our health!

A SIMPLE SINK CLEANER

Simple baking soda in your sink. Then squeeze lemon juice over the baking soda. You’ll enjoy the fresh, lemony smell as you wipe out your sink.

Let’s get back to basics! I hope that you will try this old fashioned way of cleaning. You will save money and have the piece of mind knowing that you are not breathing fumes that can cause cancer. Has anyone ever thought that maybe we have so many different cancers in this country now, possibly caused from all the chemicals that line our “SAFE” grocery store shelves?

If you don’t want to make your own products, then look for safer alternatives to chemical cleaning. Look at the list of ingredients. Botanicals, citrus extracts and vegetable based soaps and cleaners that are enzyme based are also good alternatives. Enzymes break down grease, urine and other odor causing substances that are left by pets on bedding, carpets and other fabric surfaces in your home.

There are many non toxic, chlorine free cleaners for toilets, windows, floors–everything you need to keep your home safe and clean at the same time. Just read the labels so you know what you are buying.

Now, go look under your kitchen and bathroom sinks to see what you bought in the past! It’s time for some Spring Cleaning!

Tip: There is a wonderful cleanser on the market called BonAmi. It has been around for many years, is safe to use and very inexpensive. (under a dollar, like 89 cents)
 Look for it at your favorite grocery store. It has a picture of a baby chick on the label.

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