Thursday, April 9, 2015

General Information To Know About Chemical Free Cleaning

By Joanna Walsh


Cleanliness is a priority for most people. They want to live, work and play in spaces that are neat and in order. To keep spaces as clean as possible, cleaning rituals and chores should be done regularly. Most of the products on the market that are designed for this purpose include polluting and toxic chemicals as part of their active ingredients. These chemicals are likely to make the environment more toxic, possible even causing allergic reactions or other issues. Still, there are plenty of solutions available for those interested in chemical free cleaning.

The products available today may be expensive and have ingredients that are hard to pronounce or identify. Exposure to these formulas is exposure to harmful toxins that can compromise health. There are homemade substitutions and solutions that may be used to produce the same effect. Most manufacturers are becoming hip to the green and non-toxic movement and are creating new products that better match the desires of conscious consumers.

People without any desire to create their own products should look into the greenest ones available on the market. Commercial brands are known to have a special line dedicated to products that they deem less toxic and more friendly to the environment. These typically have less irritants and chemicals in them, although they may not be entirely free of such things. They may be more expensive, but usually this is a price that people are willing to pay because it is less costly than doctor bills and creates a cleaner, more sustainable environment.

Consult reviews and ratings prior to testing out different products. Many of these are sold and general stores and retail shops that stock cleaning goods. The ingredients list is important and worth looking over. This is where consumers can gather more information about what they are being exposed to with this formula and the proper instructions on how to use the formula for maximum effectiveness and safety.

Natural formulas and processes are available. Many can be made with inexpensive ingredients and little effort. Baking soda is often used for softening water, scouring and deodorizing. Unscented soap is useful for clean up and biodegradable. It comes as flakes, powder, bars or liquid.

Lemon is known for having high levels of acid, which makes the juice of it great for fighting against bacteria. When there is need for disinfecting, deodorizing, or softening water, sodium borate or borax is effective. White vinegar is often used for wax build up, mildew, grease, stains and odors. Washing soda serves a similar purpose and can clean up bathroom and kitchen walls, sinks, tubs and tiles.

Citrus solvent may be beneficial for grease, stains, oil and similar clean ups. Some use cornstarch for cleaning carpet, windows, rugs and furniture pieces. Many do-it-yourself solutions can be made, but it is essential to do research. These are many sources of information and tips on how to clean with less-toxic and more natural ingredients.

Even homemade formulas need to be labeled. They should also be kept away from kids for safety reasons. A clean environment is often a healthy one. Cleanliness makes spaces more comfortable and inviting.




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