subject: Home Cleaning: Easy Steps On The Path To Being Green [print this page] If you'd like to be more environmentally friendly, changing the way you clean is one of the easiest things to do. Even though you're cleaning with less harmful products you can still clean your home to a spotless shine. If youre looking to make a change, here are some tips to get you on the road to going green.
Buy environmentally-friendly cleaners. It's easy to find cleaners that are non-toxic, made from plant-based substances and are biodegradable. Green cleaners are often derived from plants and contain essential oils like palm kernel or coconut oil. Cleaners that are pH-neutral are just some of the many other options. These safe, natural substances allow you to clean without being preoccupied with safety and worry.
It's also important to have good quality air. The fact that many cleaners have warnings about skin contact is a testament to the potency of many of the chemicals you are letting into your air. 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. Instead of aerosol cans, consider other spray cleaners that are gentler and more environmentally friendly. Baking soda is also an effective odor-eliminator for refrigerators as well as on carpets when vacuuming. For filtering your air, consider growing a broad green leaf plant or Peace Lilies indoors.
Keep toxic substances off your floors and out of your home. It's often most difficult to keep your floors clean. Shoes can can so many nasty and toxic substances and carry them into every room in your home. A good way to help the problem is to have quality doormats at your doors. Having a no-shoe indoor policy is a good way to help the situation.
There are numerous other ways that you can go green at home. Limiting your use of antibacterial cleaners and getting rid of toxic cleaners safely are just a couple of ways to make a difference. There is an abundance of eco-friendly information out there if you want to learn and do more.
Whether you want to live off the grid or simply want to change a few things in your life, there are green ideas to help you. By limiting the bad substances that enter your home and cleaning with the good ones, you're making your home a better environment. It's easy to start being better to yourself, your home and the environment.
