How to Clean Naturally this Spring

Tired of spending money on toxic and non-green cleaning supplies? Try these natural cleaning products this Spring and save the environment and your pocketbook.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• lemons/lemon juice
• baking soda
• cornstarch
• white vinegar

1. 
   Lemon juice to clean and sanitize.

   Squeeze some lemons! Lemons and lemon juice are an excellent way to clean naturally. Clean any surface with lemon juice to naturally deodorize and kill germs. Lemon juice also removes lime scale and grease. Mix lemon juice with a little water to shine windows and mirrors. Pure lemon juice is reputed to remove sweat stains on clothing. Lemons smell clean and refreshing, so use this natural cleaner this Spring.

2. 
   Baking soda!

   Baking soda has more uses than deodorizing your fridge. It cleans, polishes, deodorizes and softens water too. It is safe to use on carpet, jewelry and windows. Replace half of your laundry detergent with baking soda to freshen clothing or treat stains. Making a paste of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water is a natural way to pre treat stains and is alot cheaper than commercial stain removers. Baking soda also removes burnt food from your grill. Sprinkle clothing in laundry hamper with baking soda to prevent odor. Baking soda also cleans children's' toys. Add 1/4 cup baking soda to 1 quart warm water, submerge toys and then rinse with clear water. This method can also be used to clean kiddie pools.

3. 
   White Vinegar...your miracle cleaner.

   White vinegar is one of the BEST natural cleaners and is safe to use on just about everything. It cuts grease, cleans wood floors, removes mildew and stains, deodorizes and keeps ants away, among other things. Spray 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 water on carpet stains, let sit for 2 minutes and then wipe with a towel. Repeat as needed. Remove toilet stains by spraying with pure vinegar solution. For persistent rooms odors (or bathroom odors) set out a bowl of pure vinegar to absorb odor in no time and it doesn't leave your room smelling like vinegar, either.

4. 
   Cornstarch.

   Cornstarch is also a great natural and cheap cleaner. Use it to clean windows, polish furniture, shampoo carpets and rugs and remove grease stains. For stains and polishing, make a paste of 1 part water and 3 parts cornstarch.

Tips & Warnings

• Buying these items in bulk saves you even more money.
• All above cleaners are non-toxic and are safe to use around pets and kids.

Resources

• "eHow Spring Guide."
• Cleaning with vinegar
• Cleaning with baking soda
• Green cleaning

[moikehagirl]

on 4/9/2009 good article!