Tips For Environmentally-safe Cleaning

One of the simplest ways to help the environment and possibly improve your home environment is to clean green

. Even though you're cleaning with less harmful products you can still clean your home to a spotless shine. Here are just a few ideas that you could implement in your home.

Start using green cleaners. Instead of petroleum-based cleaners, go for products that are non-toxic, biodegradable and are made from renewable resources. Green cleaners are often derived from plants and contain essential oils like palm kernel or coconut oil. You can find products that are pH-neutral as well as scented or fragrance free. You know that these natural cleaners won't harm you or damage your home's surfaces.

Improve your homes air. The chemicals from cleaning products can linger in the air and irritate your senses. Then there is also the presence of microscopic dust and other allergens that float around in your home. In many cases, when you add the spray of an air freshener, for example, you're only making the problem worse. The good news is that there are many natural air fresheners that can be bought in stores. Baking soda is a very good option. Sprinkle it on carpet as you vacuum to create a very fresh, crisp smell. For filtering your air, consider growing a broad green leaf plant or Peace Lilies indoors.

Clean floors mean less harmful chemicals indoors. In homes with a lot of foot traffic, it's hard to keep floors clean for long. Shoes can can so many nasty and toxic substances and carry them into every room in your home. Sturdy doormats can help scrub away the worst offenders. A more effective way to keep toxins out is to make your family and guests go shoeless in your home.

Environmentally-friendly cleaning at home can begin with some of these ideas, but they certainly aren't the only ones. You can also use less antibacterial cleaners or none at all. Warm water and soap often work just as well. There is an abundance of eco-friendly information out there if you want to learn and do more.

There are many simple solutions that you can use in your green lifestyle. Green cleaning simply means using more of what nature has to offer to clean your home rather than harsh synthetic chemicals. If you want to clean and be green, it's a good way to start.

by: Marlon Jackson

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