Green Enough Housekeeping

Are you a environmentally conscious person? If you are... This tips are just right for you.

I grew up in a green household. My mother cleaned with vinegar,baking soda, and lemon juice because it was practical, cheaper than other products and performs just as effectively. Plus, they don't give off nasty fumes, harm our body system, or add a lot of extra packaging to landfills.

Here are some of my favorites.

SALT For scrubbing gunk off wooden cutting boards, glass baking dishes, and pet bowls
Sprinkle a liberal amount on a damp sponge and wipe.

BAKING SODA for banishing stinky odors
Springkle a few tablespoon in the bottom of an empty gym bag and leave overnight: pour a liberal amount onto a trash can before putting in a new bag.

CORNSTARCH For absorbing oil and grease spills on clothing, upholstery, and leather
Pat on enough to cover stains (try to get them before they set); let it sit awhile, then remove with a toothbrush or vacuum.

LEMON JUICE For fading stains on unfinished wood, such as butcher block
Apply with a cotton swab, then air-dry.

CREAM OF TARTAR For removing rust from white porcelain fixtures
Mix 2 tablespoon of cream of tartar with a few drops of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide to make a paste; apply to stain and let sit. After paste dries, rinse off.

3 PERCENT HYDROGEN PEROXIDE For killing mildew on bath tiles; sanitizing plastic cutting boards
Sponge over area; let dry,then rinse well.Mop up spills quickly (hydrogen peroxide can cause fading).