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Many household cleaning products may contain hazardous ingredients like organic solvents and petroleum based chemicals. These chemicals, states the EPA, may contaminate ground water and waste water treatment facilities. These chemicals are used in landfills or incinerated, releasing toxins to the environment.
Discover the safer, natural cleaners from as years ago. Make in large quantities, enough to store batches in recycled gallon water or milk jugs. Remember to label the containers!
Natural cleansers:
All-purpose: Mix 1/2 cup white vinegar with 1/4 cup baking soda which deodorizes, cleans, scours and softens hard water. White vinegar cuts grease, stains, wax buildup and cleans mildew. Use straight Borax for cleaning, scouring, deodorizing and disinfecting.
Bathroom Mold: The EPA states, mold can destroy the very thing that these spores are growing on when coming in contact with wetness or dampness. Mold spores cause allergies and may aggravate those with asthma. Mix one part, 3% hydrogen peroxide with two parts water in a spray bottle. Spray the mold area, let it dry for an hour, then rinse.
Soap: Avoid soap containing phthalates, synthetics or petroleum byproducts. Check the label. Prefer a solid bar soap? Use a clear soap without perfumes. Liquid soap? Use liquid Castille soap made with organic oil and extracted mint oil found in most health stores.
And, as always, Trash Wizard Junk Removal reminds you to “Reuse, Reduce and Recycle!”