October 27, 2007

Five eco-friendly alternatives that are probably already in your cupboard to rid your home of germs and bacteria!
White vinegar--Vinegar is great at removing stains, dissolving mineral deposits and grease, removing soap and wax buildup, polishing some metals, and deodorizing almost every room in your house.
Baking soda--It can neutralize acid, scrub shiny material without scratching, unclog and clear drains, extinguish grease fires, and remove certain stains. It can also be used to deodorize your refrigerator, carpets and upholstery.
Lemon juice--A natural odor-eater and it can be used to clean glass and remove stains from aluminum, copper, clothing and porcelain, and nothing works better on Formica surfaces.
Table salt--Great at removing rust! Mixed with lemon juice, it can clean copper; mixed with vinegar, it can polish brass.
Essential oils--Essential oils can eat up odors from cooking, mold, mildew, airborne microorganisms and other everyday pollutants that enter the home.
Labels: Baking Soda, Essential oils, Lime, Living, Salt, Vinegar