Green Cleaning Methods
Green Cleaning is using cleaning products that don't endanger you, children or the environment. This is especially important for people who have asthma. Commercial cleaning products often contain irritants that can trigger an asthma episode. The Green Cleaning products recommended here are effective, inexpensive and safe for you and the environment.
- Baking soda
- White vinegar
- Light Olive oil
- Essential oils
- Scouring pad
- Cotton washcloth or a sponge
- Cotton rag without much lint
- Spray bottle and containers
In a pump spray bottle, place 1 teaspoon of light olive oil and half a cup of white vinegar. Shake well. This is as effective as any store bought product, yet is far more economical.
Make up a spray with 50% vinegar and 50% cold water, then add half a teaspoon of washing up liquid and shake well. Use a microfibre cloth to polish..
Use neat white vinegar in a spray bottle. Spray onto area and leave to work for a few hours before rinsing. You can also make up a spray with 2 teaspoons of tea tree oil and 2 cups of water.
Use neat or diluted white vinegar in a spray on taps, tiles, the toilet bowl and shower heads. You can use a drop of lemon juice to make it smell nicer. Try vinegar neat instead of bleach down the toilet. Soak a flannel in lemon juice and leave on taps to work. You can also use lemon juice to remove soap scum and limescale from baths and shower screens.
Make up a spray with 50% white vinegar and 50% cold water. Add 5 drops of your favourite essential oil to make it smell lovely. Tea tree oil is antibacterial, lavender is relaxing and lemon is uplifting and antiseptic. The spray with essential oil can also be used as an air freshener but do not spray near delicate fabrics.
Please note: care and caution should be exercised when using chemicals, products and formulas presented here on this web site. It is highly recommended that all cleaning treatments should be tested in small inconspicuous areas before application. Always read and follow the information and directions contained on product labels with care. Total success cannot be guaranteed in every case and Trusted Friend Ltd hereby disclaim any liability and damages from the use and/or misuse of any product, formula or application presented on this web site.
