| We all spend thousands of dollars every year | | | | for centuries in places like India and |
| on keeping our house and work area clean. We | | | | Indonesia. They can act as a revolutionary |
| want to make sure that germs and harmful | | | | change to your harmful chemical laden |
| insects and viruses are as far away from us | | | | cleaners. Just 2-3 wrapped in a porous bag |
| and our loved ones as possible. We buy | | | | help you clean anything and everything. They |
| different kinds of floor cleaners, | | | | are like the soap we use but only much safer |
| detergents, toilet cleaners, utensil soaps | | | | and healthy. |
| and a verity of things for this. Time and | | | | |
| again we also keep trying newer stuff to be | | | | 2. White Vinegar: Just put vinegar on grease, |
| up-to-date when it comes to clean | | | | stains, wax build-ups and mildew and see it |
| surroundings. All these items are a must in | | | | work wonders. It also helps getting rid of |
| our monthly grocery shopping. This is what we | | | | bad odors. |
| do to make sure our homes are germ free. But | | | | |
| do all these really perform to the task? Do | | | | 3. Baking soda: This has amazing properties |
| these products make sure that your kids are | | | | of cleaning as well as softening water. |
| protected from harm as much as possible? Not | | | | |
| at all! | | | | 4. Washing Soda: helps removing stains, |
| | | | cleaning tiles, sinks, tubs and also softens |
| This is the time to break the myth that | | | | water. However it should not be used on |
| buying expensive synthetic detergents and | | | | aluminum. |
| cleaners are a guarantee for a clean germ | | | | |
| free home. Instead it is quite the opposite. | | | | 5. Lemon: you want to get rid of household |
| When you are buying these synthetic products | | | | bacteria? Just sprinkle a bit of lemon juice |
| you are actually opening doors to various | | | | and it will be highly effective. |
| harmful chemicals. These are harsh and | | | | |
| abrasive for our skin as well as bad for our | | | | 6. Lemon + Vegetable oil: combine these two |
| general health. These toxics become a part of | | | | to make your wooden furniture sparkling. |
| your everyday life and also pave path for | | | | |
| allergies, eczema and psoriasis. Imagine | | | |  |
| these chemicals on the floor of your child's | | | | |
| play area or on your kitchen shelves. The | | | | Other important products that may help you |
| thought is not a happy one. | | | | are Borax, Isopropyl Alcohol (very effective |
| | | | disinfectant), Citrus Solvent (effective on |
| But now is the time to change all this. How | | | | oil and grease) and Cornstarch (for windows, |
| would you react if something gives you a | | | | rugs, polish furniture). |
| clean germ free home without harming your | | | | |
| loved ones? Yes there are alternatives. | | | | Â |
| Nature has gives us plenty of options to | | | | |
| choose from. All these are easily available, | | | | These are just to name a few. You can find |
| totally natural, great for cleaning and | | | | numerous uses and advantages of these natural |
| entirely devoid of any harmful chemicals. | | | | wonders. The best one being their |
| | | | contribution in preserving the environment. |
| Here is a look at some of the popular ones: | | | | Just incorporate these in your house cleaning |
| | | | regime and you will never be worrying again. |
| 1. Soap nuts: These wondrous fruits grow | | | | You will have a home that is not just germ |
| naturally on trees, are dried and can be used | | | | free but chemical free as well. |
| as great cleaning agents. They have been used | | | | |