| Kitchen
Cleaner Alternatives Laundry and Stain Removers
Walls,
Floor and Furniture Cleaners
Bathroom
Cleaners
Metal Cleaners
Misc.
Product Alternatives
Paint Alternatives
Pest
Control and Garden Sprays
| There are a few reasons behind
replacing your household cleaners with these alternatives.
First of all, they
can reduce the amount of "cleaner clutter" under many sinks, since many
of the same ingredients are used in a number of different alternative recipes.
Second,
you are reducing the. amount of waste that is created by buying household products.Third,
you can save money – the alternative ingredients cost much less than the prepared
products you get at your local grocery store. Also, if you buy in bulk you can
save extra – the amount you would have paid for packaging. And ultimately,
THESE ALTERNATIVES CAUSE LESS STRAIN -ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH. Many
cleaners, even if they are biodegradable, cause some harm the the environment
– be it in the manufacture of these products,.using them in your home, or if t;hey
are improperly disposed of in a landfill site (they can leak into the ground water
and marshes). For instance, did-U-know that chlorine bleach is a known carcinogen
(cancer-causing agent)? It can get into the human body through ingestation, inhalation
& through skin absorption?!! WORDS OF WARNING Use
borax, ammonia and hydrogen peroxide only for difficult cleaning jobs – they are
more toxic than the other alternatives. Protect yourself when using these
three cleaners by wearing gloves and working in a well- ventilated room. Further,
you should watch your children and small pets as they will be effected first. Wear
gloves and old, loose clothing to protect your skin. Never mix ammonia (or
vinegar) with chlorine bleach as they create a deadly gas) |
