How healthy are your cleaning supplies?

Posted by Mary Ann P.

Green issues aside, some of the fumes off these cleansers can make you sick. I try to use vinegar and baking powder as much as possible. I was just wondering what you use.

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Stephanie B.

Pretty Healthy. I've been using more vinegar and baking soda instead of store cleaners...that, and Trader Joe's has some decent stuff that is fairly non-toxic. I also recommend watching the British version of How Clean is Your House? to get a lot of non-toxic cleaning tips and ideas.

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Kenna M.

Stains and Odors. White vinegar is great for stains and odors. I also use cleaners from Trader Joe's.

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Swati S.

For Brass and Silver. To clean brass stuff in the house, I rub lemon juice. And I have discovered that toothpaste works wonder son silver. do try!

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Lela D.

Some Recipes. Here is a really nice site I found that has recipes: http://www.mormonchic.com/dealdiva/homemade_cleaners.asp I have been lazy in the past and I think this is one area I can commit to being "greener" in. Thanks for the reminder. I'm officially putting this on my list!

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Larissa

Seventh Generation and Method products. Funny you bring up this topic because this is something I have recently been focusing on. Seventh Generation and Method products are the two I have been using for non-toxic, green products (plus I like the look of Method packaging).

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Lill H.

I use Sal Suds for so many things around the house. I also use white vinegar instead of fabric softener in one of those fabric softener balls. It's a mild antiseptic, removes odors and softens clothes too.

Dr. Bronner's liquid castile soap is also a staple at our house, as is baking soda, salt (cleans a lot of things as well as scouring powder), lemon juice for "bleaching" toilet bowls.

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