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"Green" Spring Cleaning
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The Spring is finally here... and we all know what that means... Spring Cleaning. If you don't already, you may want to give "Green" cleaning a try. There are many recipes for environmentally safe cleaning, here we provide just a few of the recipes community members have used to keep their homes clean and green! If you would like to learn more about these products and combinations before using them we suggest you visit your local library or do a search on the internet looking for environmental sites and books.
Vinegar
Helps to remove stains, wax buildup and mildew.
Use to clean windows, fireplaces, grout, paintbrushes, glass and coffeepots.
Pure Soap
Helps to clean almost everything
Use to clean your dishes, car, kids bikes.
Baking Soda
Helps to clean and deodorize, will act as a scouring agent, polisher, stain removal and fabric softener.
Use to clean your plastic, vinyl, carpet, silver, stainless steel, drains and refresh your fridge.
Borax
Helps to clean and deodorize.
Use on wallpaper, painted walls and floors. Use it with your detergents to remove stains, and boost the cleaning power.
Washing Soda
Helps to clean clothing and soften the water.
Use it in a well ventalated area, wear gloves. Washing soda is moderately toxic.
Ammonia
Strong cleanser
Use it to clean carpet, linoleum, most appliances, copper and enamal. ALWAYS USE IN A WELL VENTALATED AREA AND NEVER MIX WITH CHLORINE BLEACH, THE MIXTURE WILL CREATE A POISONOUR GAS.
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