Safe for humans, pets and the enviroment
It is not uncommon for the air inside a home or office to be more toxic than the air outside. This is because of the presence of toxic materials and substances and the fact that homes and buildings are better insulated than ever before (which is a good thing from an energy standpoint). Keeping windows […]
Dry cleaners are the largest users of the industrial solvent called Perchloroethylene, or perc, which is toxic to humans and also creates smog. The two most common green dry cleaning methods are carbon dioxide cleaning and Green Earth. Seek out cleaners that use green methods. If you do take clothes to conventional cleaners, be […]
1 cup (250ml) apple cider vinegar 1 cup (250ml) warm water Athlete’s foot is caused by a fungus that can lead to itchy, red patches on the skin, particularly between the toes; it grows easily in warm, moist environments (like shoes and shower stalls). The worst part is that it’s easily spread, so early treatment […]
Add approximately 1 3/4 oz (15g) each of sage, rosemary, mint, rue, and wormwood to 2 1/2 cups (570ml) of wine or cider vinegar. Allow the herbs to stand in the vinegar for about a week in a warm place. Strain and use as an air freshener or to control unpleasant smells.
Wipes may be labeled “flushable,” but they don’t degrade in the system. Flushing them is like flushing a handkerchief or other item made of cloth. Our sewer systems and treatment plants were not designed to handle wipes. They gum up the system, clog pipes and pumps, and cost taxpayers and residents lots of money in […]
Juice of 4 lemons, or more for ants 2 quarts(2 liters) water Just as vampires allegedly loathe garlic, many insects appear to despise the power of lemon juice, especially roaches, fleas, and ants. To get rid of roaches and fleas, make an effective floor-washing solution by adding the lemon juice (along with the rinds) to […]
For cleaning antique appliances: Pour white vinegar straight out of the bottle onto a sponge to soak stubborn buildup for a few minutes. After your appliance’s first-time cleaning, future quick cleanups are easiest using a small spray/squirt bottle with a diluted vinegar-water mixture. Before using, test on a small area to make sure solution […]
The antibacterial and antimicrobial ‘cleaners’ that many people think are necessary, especially during cold season, don’t clean hands better than soap and water, and also add to the risk of breeding “super germs,” bacteria that survive the chemical onslaught and have resistant offspring. The FDA has found that antibacterial soaps and hand cleansers do not […]
1 handful lemon peel 1 cup (250ml) warm water If you have a serious problem with ants, the power of lemon will persuade them to move to another location. Throw a handful of chopped lemon peel into the food processor and while the machine is running, slowly add the water to make a lemony liquid. […]
2 to 3 cups (200 to 300g) leftover lemon peel 2 cups (500ml) vinegar What do you get when you combine the grease-fighting power of vinegar with the fresh scent of lemons? A prefect solution for all sorts of cleaning challenges! To make a batch, start by filling a large wide-mouth jar with leftover lemon […]