Re: On-line resources for natural household & health products

[Guest guest]

...there is not many things that vinegar or baking soda won't

clean.

Just think " simple/old " ....usually ='s ...safe.

[Guest guest]

I'm from the ME generation/Generation X. Simple and old never crossed

my mind:-). I feel pretty stupid for not thinking of it, and even more

stupid because I have no clue how to use vinegar or baking soda to clean

things. Any recipes/concoctions you can suggest & their uses (glass,

wood, kitchen surfaces)?

Re: On-line resources for natural household &

health products

...there is not many things that vinegar or baking soda won't

clean.

Just think " simple/old " ....usually ='s ...safe.

Many frequently asked questions and answers can be found at

<http://forums.autism-rxguidebook.com>

[Guest guest]

> I'm from the ME generation/Generation X. Simple and old never

crossed

> my mind:-). I feel pretty stupid for not thinking of it, and even

more

> stupid because I have no clue how to use vinegar or baking soda to

clean

> things. Any recipes/concoctions you can suggest & their uses

(glass,

> wood, kitchen surfaces)?

>

Well, I'm old as dirt, so I know ;~)... LOL

Try going to www.msn.com or www.google.com and simply enter things

like " cleaning with vinegar " into search, you'll be surprised what

comes up.

try: www.armhammer.com they have baking soda cleaning tips(Arm and

Hammer has no aluminum)

Lemon/salt are good cleaning agents too. Simple soaps like Ivory.

Grapefruitseed extract diluted has a multitude of uses.

(www.nutriteam.com)

My VERY favorite is: use 0000 (super fine) steel wool on windows and

mirrors (DRY)...I SWEAR it makes them spotless and does not scratch.

No fuss, no muss...just clean. My grandson Dean is the fingerprint

monster...the steel wool comes out when Dean goes home ;~)

Here are a few tips to start you on your search....

Clean with Vinegar? Baking soda? Club soda?

Considering the threat to one's health and the environment that

common household cleaning products (containing toxic chemicals) pose,

it just makes good sense to use organic products for household

cleaning tasks. Organic products are more affordable, not detrimental

to your health and kinder to the environment! Here are some homemade

organic products we like:

All- Purpose Cleaning ~ Soap & Vinegar

Mix one teaspoon of liquid soap with one quart warm water. Add a

splash of vinegar to help cut grease.

Furniture Polish

Mix 1/4 cup of organic apple cider vinegar with a few drops of olive

oil. If you are concerned about staining furniture, mix oil with

white distilled vinegar instead of cider vinegar. Dip soft recycled

cloth (e.g., flannel) in the vinegar and oil mixture, and wipe on

furniture until absorbed.

Disinfect with Vinegar

The disinfectant properties of vinegar have been verified by numerous

studies including those conducted by the Good Housekeeping Institute,

as reported on 48 hours (on CBS) in 2000. A straight 5% solution of

vinegar kills 99 percent of bacteria, 82 percent of mold, and 80

percent of viruses, however in the USA, it cannot be declare a

disinfectant without registering it as a pesticide with the EPA.

Having said that, mix distilled white vinegar (found in any

supermarket) with water and keep spray bottles of this non-toxic

disinfectant in your bathrooms and kitchen - to disinfect and clean.

Clean Tile, Wood or Vinyl Floors

Mix ½ cup white vinegar with one gallon water and mop floors. Buff

with a soft cloth to revive shine. (Do not use Vinegar on marble).

Tub & Tile Cleanser ~ Baking Soda

Baking soda works like scouring powder. Use on tub, tile, basin in

bathroom and kitchen. Rinse. Wash down with all-purpose cleaner

(above).

Glass Cleaner ~ White Vinegar

Pour full strength white vinegar (or mix with water if you prefer)

into a spray bottle to clean windows. Dry with soft cloth or old

newspapers.

Clean Cutting Board ~ Vinegar or Lemon Juice

Wipe down cutting board with vinegar or lemon juice to cut grease and

absorb food odors.

Clean Counter Tops

Wipe down with white vinegar to disinfect. (Do not use Vinegar on

marble).

Club Soda Spot Remover

Club soda is a natural spot remove but treat as soon as it happens

before it becomes a stain.

[Guest guest]

Hi.. there are two yahoo listserves that talk about this stuff and

about having a " healthy house " . They are healthyhousing and holistic

house. Both have TONS of info on them ...much like all the great

info that Ann listed. You can search the archives for almost

anything from building a " healthy " house to cleaning supplies and

find an answer.

> > I'm from the ME generation/Generation X. Simple and old never

> crossed

> > my mind:-). I feel pretty stupid for not thinking of it, and

even

> more

> > stupid because I have no clue how to use vinegar or baking soda

to

> clean

> > things. Any recipes/concoctions you can suggest & their uses

> (glass,

> > wood, kitchen surfaces)?

> >

>

> Well, I'm old as dirt, so I know ;~)... LOL

> Try going to www.msn.com or www.google.com and simply enter things

> like " cleaning with vinegar " into search, you'll be surprised what

> comes up.

> try: www.armhammer.com they have baking soda cleaning tips(Arm

and

> Hammer has no aluminum)

> Lemon/salt are good cleaning agents too. Simple soaps like Ivory.

> Grapefruitseed extract diluted has a multitude of uses.

> (www.nutriteam.com)

> My VERY favorite is: use 0000 (super fine) steel wool on windows

and

> mirrors (DRY)...I SWEAR it makes them spotless and does not

scratch.

> No fuss, no muss...just clean. My grandson Dean is the fingerprint

> monster...the steel wool comes out when Dean goes home ;~)

>

> Here are a few tips to start you on your search....

>

> Clean with Vinegar? Baking soda? Club soda?

> Considering the threat to one's health and the environment that

> common household cleaning products (containing toxic chemicals)

pose,

> it just makes good sense to use organic products for household

> cleaning tasks. Organic products are more affordable, not

detrimental

> to your health and kinder to the environment! Here are some

homemade

> organic products we like:

>

> All- Purpose Cleaning ~ Soap & Vinegar

> Mix one teaspoon of liquid soap with one quart warm water. Add a

> splash of vinegar to help cut grease.

>

> Furniture Polish

> Mix 1/4 cup of organic apple cider vinegar with a few drops of

olive

> oil. If you are concerned about staining furniture, mix oil with

> white distilled vinegar instead of cider vinegar. Dip soft

recycled

> cloth (e.g., flannel) in the vinegar and oil mixture, and wipe on

> furniture until absorbed.

>

> Disinfect with Vinegar

> The disinfectant properties of vinegar have been verified by

numerous

> studies including those conducted by the Good Housekeeping

Institute,

> as reported on 48 hours (on CBS) in 2000. A straight 5% solution

of

> vinegar kills 99 percent of bacteria, 82 percent of mold, and 80

> percent of viruses, however in the USA, it cannot be declare a

> disinfectant without registering it as a pesticide with the EPA.

> Having said that, mix distilled white vinegar (found in any

> supermarket) with water and keep spray bottles of this non-toxic

> disinfectant in your bathrooms and kitchen - to disinfect and

clean.

>

> Clean Tile, Wood or Vinyl Floors

> Mix ½ cup white vinegar with one gallon water and mop floors. Buff

> with a soft cloth to revive shine. (Do not use Vinegar on marble).

>

> Tub & Tile Cleanser ~ Baking Soda

> Baking soda works like scouring powder. Use on tub, tile, basin in

> bathroom and kitchen. Rinse. Wash down with all-purpose cleaner

> (above).

>

> Glass Cleaner ~ White Vinegar

> Pour full strength white vinegar (or mix with water if you prefer)

> into a spray bottle to clean windows. Dry with soft cloth or old

> newspapers.

>

> Clean Cutting Board ~ Vinegar or Lemon Juice

> Wipe down cutting board with vinegar or lemon juice to cut grease

and

> absorb food odors.

>

> Clean Counter Tops

> Wipe down with white vinegar to disinfect. (Do not use Vinegar on

> marble).

>

> Club Soda Spot Remover

> Club soda is a natural spot remove but treat as soon as it happens

> before it becomes a stain.