Natural Alternatives for Home Cleaning Riverside, CA

Natural Alternatives for Home Cleaning Riverside, CA

Toxic cleaning products and processes affect the environment in many ways.  Commercial and residential buildings annually consume 6.2 billion pounds of chemicals each year.  Raw materials used to make these chemicals mostly consist of petroleum.  Manufacturing of these chemicals impact the environment because of the significant use of energy and water, therefore waste is produced. 

Spring cleaning is among us, there are small changes you can make yourself at home that actually cost less than the cleaning methods you are used to.  There are many inexpensive, easy-to-use natural alternatives which can safely be used in place of commercial household products. Here is a list of common, environmentally safe products which can be used alone or in combination for a wealth of household applications.

 

All-Purpose Cleaner: Mix 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup baking soda (or 2 teaspoons borax) into 1/2 gallon (2 liters) water. Store and keep. Use for removal of water deposit stains on shower stall panels, bathroom chrome fixtures, windows, bathroom mirrors, etc. Or use a citrus-based all purposed cleaner. 

Natural alternatives for home cleaning Riverside, CA