Everything But The Weed

Approved by:
Linda Maze, a Wedding photography Gainesville FL in Gainesville Florida

Do you care about the earth about as much as you love the state of your home?   I do!   Using Green products to make sure my house is  in great condition is a goal in my everyday life.  As a consumer, it is my job to have a goal to sanitize my house with environmental responsibility.  I choose not to purchase fancy earth-friendly cleaning supplies from the hardware store – there are four excellent natural items that you probably have in your home already that work great as enviromentally-friendly cleaning products and will keep your home safe, sanitary and dust free! The perfect four products — vinegar, salt, lemon juice, and baking soda are the top rated natural and enviromentally safe products you can use to clean your home.

First, let’s tackle the non-stop task of washing your smudged mirrors.  One of the best mirror cleaners you can utilize that is also earth-friendly and solves the streaking problem is a solution of 4 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice mixed with a half gallon of warm water.  Then instead of using a paper towel to wipe the mirror clean use a lint free rag or a recycled cotton t-shirt. 

Furniture polish products are usually exceptionally near the top of the list of causing harm to the environment.   Instead of buying such a harmful type of cleaner, stir up a batch of 2 parts olive oil with 1 part lemon juice and apply it to your furniture using a soft cloth.  The lemon juice deordarizes while leaving a lemony scent and the olive oil protects your wooden table and leaves a healthy shine.

Did you know that a few kitchen products can shine your copper or brass antique pieces? As time goes by brass has a tendancy to tarnish and before you know it, you are planning to entertain relatives and your brass heirloom serving set from your great grandmother is tarnished.  No big deal!   All you need to do it mix up a paste of equal parts salt, vinegar, and flour.  Then rub with a soft cloth totally covering the entire piece. Let stand for at least one hour until it dries out.  Gently rub off with a clean cotton t-shirt.

Another great earth-friendly suggestion to sanitizing your house is simply to de-clutter the excess junk you have accumulated over time.   Give it away to a charity who needs it more and you will be surprised at how great you feel and how it can make your everyday life feel less chaotic. Being Green is great! Share the love!

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