Posts Tagged ‘Sodium bicarbonate’

Natural Cleaning Tips on a Budget

Friday, July 24th, 2009
Vinegar and baking soda
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It is possible to have a natural and clean home using common items found in the house. Here are some eco-friendly cleaning tips you can use in your home that will also save you some money in your wallet.

Cut up used t-shirts as cleaning rags. Since these are soft, they are ideal for washing glass and windows without leaving a scratch. They can also be used for grimy jobs in which you wish to dispose of the rag afterward.

Mix a natural cleaning solution by mixing one part vinegar to one part water in an empty spray bottle. It is safe to use on hard surfaces in the kitchen, bathroom and even in the children’s play area. Vinegar can also be used to degrease dirty pots and pans. (more…)

Hard Water in the Bath

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
Small bathroom
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Hard water can cause problems throughout the home. If severe enough, it leads to the chemical salt residues clogging faucets, clothes and dishwashers, and refrigerator icemakers. One of the most annoying manifestations of hard water, though, is the ugly deposits it leaves on your bathroom fixtures.

Sinks, tubs, and toilet bowls, in hard water locales, eventually accumulate ugly stains and deposits that require special attention. Commercial cleansers will do the job, but most of them are loaded with chemicals that can poison the environment. In most cases safe, inexpensive, and readily available household products are a more responsible solution. (more…)