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Step 1
Identify cleaning products that are free of chemicals by checking the ingredient list. Chemical-free products do not have chlorine, phosphates, acetone, ammonia or petroleum listed as an ingredient.
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Step 2
Create your own chemical-free cleaner by mixing one cup of white vinegar with one cup of water and placing the solution in a spray bottle. This cleaner can be used for general purposes.
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Step 3
Create a drain cleaner or toilet bowl cleaner by mixing a half cup vinegar with a quarter cup baking soda and pouring the mixture down the drain or in the toilet. Using this on a regular basis will keep the drain pipes clear and the toilet sparkling clean.
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Step 4
Create a furniture polish by mixing a half cup of lemon juice with one cup of olive oil. Mix well and dispense onto a soft rag to clean furniture.
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Step 5
Consider a microfiber cloth for cleaning. Moisten the cloth with water and scrub away grime without chemicals.
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Step 6
Choose cleaning products from companies with a reputation for chemical-free cleaning. Seventh Generation is an example of such a company, and its products are being sold in more and more mainstream grocery stores.
Comments
ktwags said
on 3/24/2008 I do all these things and they are so much better for you than the chemical cleaners.
ButterCastle said
on 3/24/2008 Thank you so much!
This lifelong Asthmatic has a hard time breathing with todays overloaded cleaning products, every breath you can feel it doing harm to your body. I shall definatly try thes tips.