Spring cleaning anyone?? Maybe not just yet, but why not go green with your cleaning products this year? Some cleaning ingredients can cause skin and eye irritation, chemical burns, and possibly long term effects like cancer.
What to avoid: Any products marked “Danger” or “Poison” on the label. Products that list the active ingredient as chlorine or ammonia which have the potential to cause skin and respiratory irritation. Also, detergents containing phosphates are harmful to aquatic life.
There aren’t enough regulations that force companies to list all ingredients in household cleaners so your safest option is to make your own.
DIY GLASS CLEANER
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup white or cider vinegar
- 1/4 rubbing alcohol
- 1-2 drops of orange or lavender essential oil
DIY ALL PURPOSE CLEANER
- 4 tablespoons baking soda
- 1 quart warm water
DIY BATHTUB/SINK CLEANER
- 1 grapefruit
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- HOW TO: Cut grapefruit in half and sprinkle with salt. Scrub grapefruit all over surface squeezing the juice out from time to time. Rinse and you’re done!
If you do purchase cleaning products from a store, be conscious of the environment and remember that plant-based ingredients are the best alternative to petroleum-based cleaners. Happy cleaning.
Your S+K Family xx
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