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Greener cleaning

Posted by on Jun. 17, 2012 at 8:58 PM
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As a spin off of another post, here are some links to cleaning with baking soda and vinegar instead of harsher chemicals:

http://www.ehow.com/how_7660247_clean-vinegar-baking-soda.html

http://www.ehow.com/how_2204234_use-vinegar-baking-soda-clean.html

http://housekeeping.about.com/od/environment/a/Homemade-And-Natural-Cleaning-Products.htm

http://contentedlycrunchy.blogspot.com/2011/07/edibly-clean.html (this blog has a lot of great info on cleaning with natural products)

http://www.squidoo.com/baking-soda-vinegar-cleaning

Post your favorite "green" cleaning tips here!!

 

Posted by on Jun. 17, 2012 at 8:58 PM
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nngmommy83
by on Jun. 17, 2012 at 10:54 PM
TFS!
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batjmom
by Sarah on Jun. 18, 2012 at 7:33 AM
This is interesting. I need to get better about doing this. I still buy a lot of cleaners
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VisionSeeker
by on Jun. 18, 2012 at 9:57 AM

 Oh thanks so much.  I did buy some Mrs Meyers products...I'm going to see how they work too.

soccerchik8287
by on Jun. 18, 2012 at 6:06 PM

Thanks for sharing! I love using vinegar for cleaning mirrors

Audreesmommy757
by Diana lynn on Jun. 18, 2012 at 8:20 PM

thanks i was just looking for cleaners like this

PoehlerBear1983
by Meghan on Jun. 18, 2012 at 9:15 PM
Tfs
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countrymomma81
by on Jun. 18, 2012 at 10:40 PM

Thanks for sharing. 

Rain2Rinse
by on Jun. 20, 2012 at 8:52 AM
I actually started cleaning with citrus vinegar, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide about 2 months ago. I got.rid of glade plug ins and febreeze, and now vinegar with an oil infusement, or 100% soy candles. I am proud of the differences i am making in her day to day life.
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VisionSeeker
by on Jun. 20, 2012 at 10:46 AM

 where do you get your oils?

Quoting Rain2Rinse:

I actually started cleaning with citrus vinegar, baking soda, and hydrogen peroxide about 2 months ago. I got.rid of glade plug ins and febreeze, and now vinegar with an oil infusement, or 100% soy candles. I am proud of the differences i am making in her day to day life.

 

abra
by on Jun. 20, 2012 at 12:15 PM
I love method cleaners!
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