Green Cleaners That Work Amazing

Green Cleaners That Work Amazing

I have a confession to make...I'm lazy when it comes to cleaning! Over a year and a half ago we decided to kick the harsh toxins and chemicals to the curb and start using green cleaners. I have spent hours upon hours searching for DIY Green Cleaners that I could have earned myself a Google PHD. Let's face the facts though....it is not always affordable when it comes to buying ingredients for DIY Green Cleaners. Not to mention that it is also very time consuming for someone who works shift work and also works from home. Unfortunately for DIY Green Cleaners, vinegar stinks and Borax is controversial. Try to make any green cleaner without any of those it won't be completely effective.

Vinegar: The Problem

Vinegar has gotten a reputation as an all purpose green cleaner on its own and while it certainly has its place in a natural home, it isn’t the panacea it is made out to be for a few reasons:

• It doesn’t actually remove dirt very well. In fact, the “cleaning” action often associated with vinegar is simply degreasing as many surfaces contain both grease/oil and dirt or is a result of the cleaning cloth used.

• It may not disinfect well either. Research is still divided on this, but vinegar may not be an effective natural disinfectant and experts typically recommend other well-proven substances like hydrogen peroxide instead if disinfection is the goal.

• It stinks. Not a scientifically backed problem but one that my kids make sure to point out every time I use it.

Borax: The Problem

I think the truth is somewhere in the middle with borax being generally safe to use in cleaning but not in personal care products as much of the research on the actual dangers of borax is actually on boric acid (not the same thing chemically).

My Favorite Pre-Made Cleaners

Short story… I’ve finally found several pre-made cleaner concentrates that I absolutely love, that are cost effective and work really well.

Green Cleaners and Uses

Healthy Home Solutions

Cleaning your car - spray a solution of 1 tsp of Tough & Tender in 16 oz of water on a cloth. For the dashboard use tough & tender wipes. For inside of the windows, spray on Clear Power. (1/2 the strength suggested on the bottle and wipe with a microfiber cloth or paper towel. Rustic Touch cleans vinyl and leather. Spray it on a cloth to apply.

Getting rid of pen mark - Solumel is very effective to remove ball point pen mark. Put a little solumel on the area and let it soak for a few minutes then dab it with water.

Bathroom

Ceilings/Walls - Mix 1 tsp of Tough & Tender with 16 oz of water in a spray bottle and apply to ceiling. Wipe it with a damp cloth. For really dirty or greasing ceilings, use 1/2 oz of melamagic in a gallon of water.

Counter - Use soluguard botanical to disinfect your bathroom surfaces. This will kill any germs or bacteria on the surfaces that may be on your counter. Prespot works great for laminated countertops for tough stains.

Disinfecting - Soluguard Botantical is a broad-spectrum disinfectant that is 99.99% effective against common bathrooms and germs (Broad-spectrum effectiveness kills germs caused by bacteria, fungi, and the HIV-1 virus) When used as directed, Sol-U-Guard Botanical is 99.99% effective at eliminating (Salmonella choleraesuis ,Staphylococcus aureus (Staph), Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Mycobacterium bovis (TB), Athlete’s foot fungus,HIV-1 (the AIDS virus)

Floors - Combine 1/2 tsp of Mela magic and 1 capsule of solumel im 16 oz of water.

Hard Water spots - Mix 1/2 cup of Tub and tile and 1 capful of soulmel with water in a 16 oz spray bottle. Sprayed on hard water spots this solution will clean and shine but will also wipe of fungus, mold and mildew. Never use on marble or granite surfaces.

Kitchen

Ceilings & walls - melamagic in a gallon bucket of hot water. Use a cloth to wash down the ceiling and walls with this solution and fill with water.

Countertops - Add 1 tsp of tough and tender and 1 capful of solumel to a 16 oz spray bottle filled with water. Spray on the counters and use a clean damp sponge to clean. For stubborn stains, use solumel full strength. To disinfect use solugard botanical as directed.

Floors - Mix 1/2 oz of melamagic into a gallon bucket full of hot water. Mop the floor and let it air dry.

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