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Using Eco Friendly House Cleaning Products: The Best Way to Keep Your Family Safe from Toxic Materia

Do you know why it is becoming more and more important to use eco friendly house cleaning products? It's because most house cleaning products available in the market today contain toxic and corrosive substances. This is particularly true for industrial grade products that are specifically intended for heavy cleaning.

Such hazardous cleaning products pose serious health risks to you and your family. They may be effective in getting rid of dirt, grime and mold but they can cause serious health conditions (or even aggravate existing ones) if they are not handled or disposed of properly. You are also aggravating the worsening state of the environment because the suds and substances of these products are non-biodegradable and can pollute the ground water.

Eco friendly house cleaning products do not pose a hazard to you and the environment. In addition, eco friendly house cleaning products are inexpensive and widely available in the market. In fact, you may already have two of the basic ingredients for making your own eco friendly house cleaning products right there in your pantry.

How to Choose Eco Friendly House Cleaning Products

When you are shopping for house cleaning products, make it a habit to check the labels or the packaging of cleansers. Normally, eco friendly house cleaning products are certified by federal authorities, so you will see a certification logo or seal on such products stating that they are safe for the environment.

You should also avoid using cleaning sprays and canisters that use CFC's (chlorofluorocarbons). In fact, the use of CFC's is already banned in almost all states. However, you may still find some of these cleaning sprays and deodorizers on the market shelves. Just ignore these products and look for other cleansers and deodorizers.

Eco friendly house cleaning products include those that are water-based, so go for these products as much as possible. This is particularly important if you are going to use anti-pest solutions or anti-bacterial deodorizers. Alcohol- or chemical-based cleaning products could be a little too tricky to handle.

Homemade Eco Friendly House Cleaning Products and Solutions

Probably the best and the most eco friendly house cleaning agents you can use are the homemade ones. You can easily make your own homemade eco friendly house cleaning products and solutions using common kitchen ingredients you can find in the grocery. These natural cleaning solutions would be cheaper also and they are totally safe to use.

Vinegar and baking soda are two common kitchen items you can use to make your own eco friendly house cleaning products and solutions. If you don't have these two items in your pantry already, you can easily buy them from any grocery store.

Baking Soda: A Great Scouring Agent

Baking soda is the most common product that you can use as a scouring agent. It can remove tough dirt, stains and molds. Just mix baking soda with liquid detergent and you will have an all-around house cleanser you can use. Baking soda is also ideal to use if you want to remove tough dirt on carpet, stuffed toys, and pillows. This is also non-toxic and will not burn your skin.

Vinegar: A Versatile Cleaning Agent

Vinegar is the most versatile cleaning agent you can use. Pure distilled vinegar is an effective disinfectant, deodorizer, polisher, cleanser. You can use vinegar to clean tough dirt and grime in sinks, bathroom tiles and tubs, remove stubborn stains, clean and deodorize ovens, microwaves and coffeepots, buff cloudy windows and mirrors, polish and restore the shine in copper and brass wares, and more. Vinegar is also cheaper than any other house cleaning product. Simply mix vinegar with water and regular liquid detergent and you will be able to clean and disinfect all types of surfaces in your home.

There are many other eco friendly house cleaning products you can use. By using these products to clean your house, you are not exposing yourself and your family to toxic substances. You are also contributing significantly to environment protection if you use eco friendly house cleaning products.

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Thu, 10 Sep 2009 at 9:06 PM, by CottageCare Housecleaning!
CottageCare Housecleaning!

100% non-toxic and 100% eco-friendly! We're not part of a trend, we've been this way for over 25 years, since we began!

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Freedom From Housework...Its A Fabulous Feeling!

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