| Before you begin cleaning | | | | brands of healthy, green, and effective cleaning |
| In order to know what needs to be cleaned, it | | | | products have started hitting the market and |
| helps to keep a list of important cleaning projects | | | | competing for that coveted place of honor under |
| and chores that need to be done on a daily, | | | | your sink. Green Seal is another standardization |
| weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and | | | | organization that is certifies cleaning products |
| annual basis. Be cautious when using any type of | | | | among other things. With a couple of new |
| cleaning solvents; some individuals may have | | | | products on the market, it is possible to sanitize |
| allergic reactions to chemicals in cleaning solvents | | | | everything from food to fabrics in a manner that |
| and some solvents can even damage the case. | | | | doesn't harm the environment. Some cleaning |
| One of the biggest parts of spring cleaning is | | | | products, however, can contain harmful chemicals |
| getting rid of clutter that you don't need. Most of | | | | that contaminate the environment and endanger |
| the time, this is the only cleaning you'll need to do. | | | | human health. A growing number of commercial |
| Don't have time for cleaning | | | | non-toxic home cleaning products are also |
| For people don't have the time to clean their own | | | | available, as healthier and environmentally |
| homes, fortunately there are an increasing | | | | responsible alternatives. |
| number of green cleaning services out there to | | | | Some cleaning alternatives |
| help get things spic and span. Remember, cleaning | | | | Using ordinary household glass cleaner on special |
| your own windows is a big job, and it can be | | | | screens, especially cleaners with ammonia can |
| tedious and frustrating, not to mention time | | | | remove anti-glare protection and/or other special |
| consuming and dangerous. And here's a tip: If | | | | surfaces. This delayed effect is particularly seen in |
| you've just put some cleaning fluid on your cloth | | | | glass cleaners. Borax, ammonia and baking soda |
| and tried wiping off a fingerprint, and there's still | | | | are safe alternatives that can clean and disinfect |
| some there, wet another spot of the cloth (or a | | | | to meet hospital standards and are much cheaper |
| new cloth) and wipe again. I believe this would | | | | than name brand cleaners. This will reduce the |
| make my cleaning routine not only faster, but also | | | | toxic cleaners needed for rugs as vinegar and |
| more focused, less stressful, and possibly even | | | | water works great for cleaning non-carpet floors. |
| (ok, maybe this is a stretch) enjoyable. | | | | Green considerations |
| Products Available | | | | Utilized correctly, green cleaning can help to |
| Instead of opting for cleaning products that | | | | reduce many of these health and environmental |
| annihilate everything in their path, there are plenty | | | | hazards. Use the formulas described above or |
| of natural products and methods that keep a | | | | purchase 'green' commercial alternatives and most |
| house clean and fresh-smelling without the toxic | | | | importantly of all when replacing your cleaning |
| side effects. As the health and environmental | | | | products, don't just throw the old ones in the |
| impacts of conventional cleaning products become | | | | trash. |
| more thoroughly understood, more and more | | | | |