We have all heard that term Spring Cleaning. It is that time of year that you go out of your way to make sure the spider\u2019s webs are clogging up your corners, your stove is spotless and your carpet is fresh as the day it was placed. It isn\u2019t that you don\u2019t do this already on a weekly basis, but you go that extra mile.<\/p>\n
To be honest, I don\u2019t know exactly where the term spring cleaning came from. There are many thoughts that it came from the New Year\u2019s traditions of the Scottish to it being a good time for dusting due to the climate in the northern hemisphere. Either way, we all know that once a year, it is something we all go through.<\/p>\n
That leads me to the thoughts of how we use the chemicals that are given to us by the industrial supply companies to use in our house. Why do we use these things? It isn\u2019t that there is not better option out there that is safer for our households. We have many things that work just as well already in our cupboards. Is it that we are too lazy to get up and go get it? Not really, after all we drive how many miles to the store to buy that product that promises to make your coffee table streak free?<\/p>\n
Chemicals are given to us simply because we are used to doing things that way. We go about learning from our mothers, who were taught by their mothers and so on. We didn\u2019t give it a second thought that the chemicals we were placing on our stove were so volatile to our skin, and the fumes linger and damage our respiratory system. It doesn\u2019t ever cross our minds that the stuff that we put into the air to make it smell fresher in our home is the same stuff that is used to embalm cadavers in funeral homes.<\/p>\n
When I first started researching about the things we use in our homes I was astounded at all the things that harm us in the process of having a house that is spic-n-span. There are chemical free substitutions that you can use and it is VERY easy to do this. It isn\u2019t all that time consuming and it would be better not only for your family, but the environment as well.<\/p>\n
Take your stove cleaner and look at the list of ingredients. Did you know that if you use that stuff then turn on your oven it makes it worse for your breathing than if you would simply take \u00bc c. baking soda
\n2 tbsp. salt, and hot water to make a paste. Let the paste sit for five minutes. Make sure to keep it off of wires or the heating elements. Wipe away and you are good to go. You have no worries about the lungs getting polluted.<\/p>\n
A great everyday cleaner for your household is \u00bc cup baking soda, \u00bd cup borax, \u00bd cup vinegar and 1 gallon of water. Mix together well and use on everyday surfaces. If you need something that has a more scouring power, try moist sea salt or more baking soda. Use a green pad scouring pad. Those are available at your local stores. They work quiet well and are even able to be washed in your dishwasher.<\/p>\n
Speaking of dishwasher, I learned that the stuff that dishwashing detergent is made with has chlorine in it. Now, each time we wash our dishes, a little of that residue is left on them. I am sure that you find it as comforting as I did to know that it is very poisonous. As you place food on the dishes to eat from, your food will pick up this residue. So, you are eating a little bit of chlorine each time.<\/p>\n
For a more natural way of cleaning your dishes with a dishwasher use this formula: In a plastic container with a lid that is snug mix 1 cup borax, 1 cup baking soda, \u00bc sea salt, \u00bc cup citric acid, 30 drops of citrus essential oils- lemon, orange, etc. Put in your airtight container and shake it to mix it well. Put one tablespoon into each cup of your dishwasher. A note on the citric acid, you can buy this at any brewing store.<\/p>\n
Now, for your hand washing dishes, you can make soap out of one cup of liquid castile soap, 2 tablespoons water and a few drops of essential oil. Mix it well and use. It works great and is easy to make.<\/p>\n
Now, what do I do if I want to use something for my wooden products? That is easy too. Furniture polishes usually contain things like petroleum distillates and they have been known to cause skin and lung cancers. We don\u2019t want that so instead of using those chemical based products try this: two teaspoons lemon oil with one pint of mineral oil in a spray bottle. Spray and wipe your furniture down. For those hard water marks, use toothpaste. I know that it is a great use for those old toothbrushes you always throw out.<\/p>\n
There are many ideas you can use to clean your house without chemicals. I hope that this article inspires you to go about looking for inventive ways to clean safer for your family and your environment. I welcome all your suggestions. I know I could learn a few more.<\/p>\n
It is always said that we leave this planet to those that come after us. That may be our children, our grandchildren, friends and family and the children they bring. So, why not teach them to take care of the world so that she will enjoy the life she has for many years to come. I know Gaia would enjoy not having so many infestations of pollutants in her. Plus this way you save since the containers you use can be used over and over. You don\u2019t have to worry about throwing another piece of garbage out onto her.<\/p>\n
I want to thank a member of my Circle for the inspiration of this article. Thanks M. Without you giving me the ideas, this article wouldn\u2019t have inspired me to become more of the person I am inside. I wish many blessings to you and those reading this.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
We have all heard that term Spring Cleaning. It is that time of year that you go out of your way to make sure the spider\u2019s webs are clogging up your corners, your stove is spotless and your carpet is fresh as the day it was placed. It isn\u2019t that you don\u2019t do this already on a weekly basis, but you go that extra mile. To be honest, I don\u2019t know exactly where the term spring cleaning came from. There are many thoughts that it came from the New Year\u2019s traditions of the Scottish to it being a good time for dusting due to the climate in the northern hemisphere. Either way, we all know that once a year, it is something we all go through. That leads me to the thoughts of how we use the chemicals that are given to us by the industrial supply companies to use in our house. Why do we use these things? It isn\u2019t that there is not better option out there that is safer for our households. We have many things that work just as well already in our cupboards. Is it that we are too lazy to get up and go get it? Not really, after all we drive how many miles to the store to buy that product that promises to make your coffee table streak free? Chemicals are given to us simply because we are used to doing things that way. We go about learning from our mothers, who were taught by their mothers and so on. We didn\u2019t give it a second thought that the chemicals we were placing on our stove were so volatile to our skin, and the fumes linger and damage our respiratory system. It doesn\u2019t ever cross our minds that the stuff that we put into the air to make it smell fresher in our home is the same stuff that is used to embalm cadavers in funeral homes. When I first started researching about the things we use in our homes I was astounded at all the things that harm us in the process of having a house that is spic-n-span. There are chemical free substitutions that you can use and it is VERY easy to do this. It isn\u2019t all that time consuming and it would be better not only for your family, but the environment as well. Take your stove cleaner and look at the list of ingredients. Did you know that if you use that stuff then turn on your oven it makes it worse for your breathing than if you would simply take \u00bc c. baking soda 2 tbsp. salt, and hot water to make a paste. Let the paste sit for five minutes. Make sure to keep it off of wires or the heating elements. Wipe away and you are good to go. You have no worries about the lungs getting polluted. A great everyday cleaner for your household is \u00bc cup baking soda, \u00bd cup borax, \u00bd cup vinegar and 1 gallon of water. Mix together well and use on everyday surfaces. If you need something that has a more scouring power, try moist sea salt or more baking soda. Use a green pad scouring pad. Those are available at your local stores. They work quiet well and are even able to be washed in your dishwasher. Speaking of dishwasher, I learned that the stuff that dishwashing detergent is made with has chlorine in it. Now, each time we wash our dishes, a little of that residue is left on them. I am sure that you find it as comforting as I did to know that it is very poisonous. As you place food on the dishes to eat from, your food will pick up this residue. So, you are eating a little bit of chlorine each time. For a more natural way of cleaning your dishes with a dishwasher use this formula: In a plastic container with a lid that is snug mix 1 cup borax, 1 cup baking soda, \u00bc sea salt, \u00bc cup citric acid, 30 drops of citrus essential oils- lemon, orange, etc. Put in your airtight container and shake it to mix it well. Put one tablespoon into each cup of your dishwasher. A note on the citric acid, you can buy this at any brewing store. Now, for your hand washing dishes, you can make soap out of one cup of liquid castile soap, 2 tablespoons water and a few drops of essential oil. Mix it well and use. It works great and is easy to make. Now, what do I do if I want to use something for my wooden products? That is easy too. Furniture polishes usually contain things like petroleum distillates and they have been known to cause skin and lung cancers. We don\u2019t want that so instead of using those chemical based products try this: two teaspoons lemon oil with one pint of mineral oil in a spray bottle. Spray and wipe your furniture down. For those hard water marks, use toothpaste. I know that it is a great use for those old toothbrushes you always throw out. There are many ideas you can use to clean your house without chemicals. I hope that this article inspires you to go about looking for inventive ways to clean safer for your family and your environment. I welcome all your suggestions. I know I could learn a few more. It is always said that we leave this planet to those that come after us. That may be our children, our grandchildren, friends and family and the children they bring. So, why not teach them to take care of the world so that she will enjoy the life she has for many years to come. I know Gaia would enjoy not having so many infestations of pollutants in her. Plus this way you save since the containers you use can be used over and over. You don\u2019t have to worry about throwing another piece of garbage out onto her. I want to thank a member of my Circle for the inspiration of this article. Thanks M. Without you giving me the ideas, this article wouldn\u2019t have inspired me to become more of the person I am inside. 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