Green Cleaning Techniques
Published on Wednesday, 26 August 2009
As global warming becomes an increasing concern amongst people, more people are looking at eco-friendly alternatives to cleaning. If you want to go the green cleaning route, here is a look at some of the best techniques to achieve this.
Vinegar cleaning solution
Vinegar is one of the most powerful and all-purpose cleaner available, which is non-toxic and safe. To clean stubborn stains, you can make a solution by mixing 50% vinegar with 50% water. This cleaning solution is perfect for glass and floor surfaces as well as toilets.
Lemon juice
One perfect alternative when it comes to eco-friendly or green cleaning products is lemon juice. You can use lemon juice neat or diluted with water to clean vessels. You can do the dishes easily by mixing diluted lemon juice with soap flakes to create your very own dish wash solution. This solution helps to cut out grease, remove dirt residues and leaves a nice clean scent behind!
Abrasive agents
One of the best green cleaning alternatives when you want a more abrasive agent is baking soda. Baking soda helps eliminate odours, can be used in conjunction with lemon as well as citrus juices to create a great cleaning solution. You can also make a thick paste by combining baking soda with a few drops of water to create a highly powerful cleaner, which can get rid of dirt even in crevices.
Toothpaste
Unbelievably, toothpaste can be used to clean your old silverware. All you need to do is to take an old toothbrush and dip it into a tooth powder water solution to clean silver surfaces. You will be amased at the ease in which, the solution takes off all traces of dust, grime and fading surfaces.
By following these eco-friendly alternatives to cleaning, you can ensure a greener way of cleaning surfaces around the home.
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