Why use toxic chemicals to clean when there are so many good alternatives that are so much cheaper
? Toxic chemical cleaners are bad for the environment and extremely dangerous to people, especially if consumed or breathed in.
Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) is a great substitute. Naturally produced and eco-friendly it is an anti-bacterial and anti-viral bleach usually sold to consumers in a water solution of three to six percent peroxide.
Food grades of hydrogen peroxide exist, which are safe to use in cleaning fruits and vegetables. It doesnt mean such hydrogen peroxide should be consumed but that the level of toxicity is extremely low.
However, as a cleaner it can do lots of amazing things including killing mold and mildew spores. Essentially, it disinfects while it cleans. Just remember, when it comes to cleaning with hydrogen peroxide the main thing is to let it sit on a surface for a while in order for it to work.
To clean floors:
Pour a half gallon of hot water into a bucket and mix with a half gallon of three percent hydrogen peroxide. You can also use the three percent solution by pouring it into a spray bottle and spraying it directly on a surface. NOTE: when transferring to a spray bottle only remove as much as needed.
Tile grout cleaning:
Pour three percent hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle and apply to tile grout. Let sit for about twenty minutes and scrub with a toothbrush. Then repeat.
Mold and mildew:
Saturate stains with H2O2 and let sit for a while. Return and moisten again before wiping clean. Unlike chlorine bleach hydrogen peroxide will not discolor walls or fabrics.
Nasty pet odors in carpet:
Using the spray bottle saturate the carpet that needs cleaning and let it sit for about forty minutes. Spray again and sprinkle baking soda over the area until it creates a paste. Let it sit over night and vacuum away residue.