Comments on: Green Cleaning for a Healthy Home

By: Eileen Dowd

Eileen Dowd — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 17:41:21 +0000

I have found all the suggestions very helpful and have used many of the over the years. I do not know what washing soda is though?? Easily available?
Also Borax – what properties does this have that makes it important? Is it an abrasive?
One more! I am always concerned about germs – kitchen counters, etc. and would like to know if hydrogen peroxide, or tea tree oil or vinegar and antiseptic properties. I really don’t like using bleach.
Thanks

By: Saramae

Saramae — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 14:54:01 +0000

I just tried the wood floor cleaner on my entire home. The floors and stairs look great!!!!!! A must try. Though I am wondering how long I can store the leftovers?

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 12:13:43 +0000

My roomies look at me like I’m bizarre!!! when I have a bottle of questionable contents and I tell them it’s window/bathroom faucet cleaner (vinegar and water). Or when I grab the box of baking soda and dish detergent and use it to scour a stained counter or a pan with stuck-on food. Or when I use baking soda, vinegar and boiling water to unclog the bathroom sink. One thing I do know is that I don’t kill myself with ‘deadly’ fumes, break the bank with the cost and I ALWAYS have the ingredients on hand.

By: mom23boys

mom23boys — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 22:45:42 +0000

I love these tips!! I was shocked about the wood floor cleaner. I would have never thought to use vegetable oil as a cleaner. I guess I learn something new everyday.

By: Marie78

Marie78 — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 07:59:29 +0000

I am copying down some of these recipes too. I was just cleaning my bathroom this evening. I had the fan going and I kept breathing under my shirt, so I wouldn’t inhale the “fumes.” I think these home made cleaners will save me money on cleaning products too!

By: Bumplett

Bumplett — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 04:54:19 +0000

I’ve tried a variation of everything except furniture polish – I’ve been scared to try the homemade version of this one – I’d never be able to afford to replace my furniture if I messed it up — I’m glad I found a recipe that seems safe, I’m going to print this out & keep it in my cleaning cab.

thanks!

By: emily_hope

emily_hope — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 02:48:17 +0000

Funny. I just asked the question at frugalvillage.com today about my streaked up windows and mirrors. The commercial product I am using just doesn’t cut it. All comments suggested using the vinegar/water solution. Some also suggested usings newspaper instead of paper towels. I am copying off your ‘recipes’. Thanks.