subject: Help the Environment in Your Home: Green Cleaning [print this page] Help the Environment in Your Home: Green Cleaning
Switching to green cleaning products is easy and incredibly beneficial for you and the environment. There are a number of clean cleaning steps that you can take that are easy. The ideas that follow are simple but helpful and are only a few of the many things you can do. Try cleaning products that are green. Most cleaning solutions are petroleum-based. Instead buy products made from renewable, non-toxic resources. Substances like coconut oil can be used in many green cleaning products. Whether you want a cleaner that is scented, fragrance free or pH-neutral, you can choose from many options. You know that these natural cleaners won't harm you or damage your home's surfaces. Ensure the best air quality at home. 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. This does not even take into account the natural pollutants that travel freely through the air. Spraying cans of air freshener simply adds to the chemical problem. A good solution is to use natural air sprays or boil a pot of cinnamon or herbs to spread a healthy, fresh aroma. Besides using it in your fridge, you could sprinkle a bit of baking soda on your carpet before vacuuming to create a fresh scent. If you want an air filter, Peace Lilies are pretty to look at as well as being good air purifiers. So are other plants with broad green leaves. Keep toxic substances off your floors and out of your home. In homes with a lot of foot traffic, it's hard to keep floors clean for long. Not only does foot traffic bring in dirt, but it also brings outdoor pollutants and toxins into your home. You should puts a mat at each doorway you use to help remove some of the dirt and other things. Having a no-shoe policy in your home is an even better idea, or designate some shoes for only indoor use. Environmentally-friendly cleaning at home can begin with some of these ideas, but they certainly aren't the only ones. 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. If you want to clean and be green, it's a good way to start.
