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Eliminate Odors Safely
Posted by: | CommentsSafely eliminate odors without using harsh chemical products:
A small box or cup of baking soda in the back of the refrigerator, freezer, or cupboard will rid unpleasant odors.
Sprinkle baking soda in the bottom of garbage cans to eliminate odors.
Remove odors from just about anything such as containers, by rinsing out with hot water and baking soda. If odors still strong, repeat and let sit overnight.
Remove odors from carpets and rugs, sprinkle with baking soda. Let stand for 15-30 minutes, and then vacuum. Can use this in cars if you have strong food or pet odors in the car, sprinkle with baking soda let stand for 30 minutes and vacuum. If smells are bad, let sit overnight and then vacuum.
Sprinkle baking soda in the bottom of the laundry hamper to keep odors away.
Laundry: Natural cleaning alternatives
Posted by: | CommentsHere are some easy green cleaning tips – using safe, natural ingredients to do laundry:
To stop lint from clinging to dark clothes: add 1/2 cup vinegar to the rinse cycle.
In the wash substitute half of the laundry detergent you would put in for a normal load with baking soda keeping clothing fresh. This is also good for the maintenance of your washing machine drain and pipes.
Floor Care: Easy natural cleaning ideas
Posted by: | Comments-A pencil eraser will remove heel marks from a floor (tile, linoleum, and wood).
-Remove scuff marks and grease spills on floors, sprinkle with baking soda and wipe with a damp cloth.
-Clean and shine vinyl or linoleum floors with 1 gallon of water and 1/2 cup vinegar in a bucket, mop with the solution.
-Using distilled water to clean your carpets works so much better than using regular tap water. It will get the dirt out better than any soap solution. Add a little vinegar to kill any bacteria.
Stain Removal without Chemicals
Posted by: | CommentsRemoving Stains using Green Cleaning Solutions
Carpet Stains: Mix 2 tablespoons of liquid soap with 3 tablespoons of vinegar and one quart of water. Work the solution into the carpet stain, careful not to soak the carpet. Blot with a clean cloth and repeat if needed.
Clothing stains: Blot the spot with paper towel then dampened with a solution ½ baking soda and ½ vinegar, then wash.
Antiperspirant or Deoderant stains: blot the stain with a solution of ½ baking soda and ½ vinegar. Then wash.
Grass stains: Mix 1/3 cup vinegar with 2/3 cup water. Apply the solution on the stain and then blot with towel. Repeat if needed and then wash.
Mildew: Pat with straight vinegar on area to kill mildew. Set in the sun for a couple of hours and then wash.
Grease stains: make a paste of baking soda and water, rub on stain, let sit for 15 minutes and then wash.
Red Wine Stains: Club Soda is great for cleaning red wine stains. Another way is to take a towel to soak up as much wine as possible, Pour salt on the stain covering it completely. Let it sit until the salt has absorbed the wine and then rinse.
Blood Stains: Blot with hydrogen peroxide, and soak in cold water with a little bit of liquid soap overnight.
Leather Stains: Beat an egg white until stiff, rub the egg into the leather with a cloth, continue until the stain disappears.
Tea Kettle: Remove lime coating on your kettle: fill it with water, add a half-cup of vinegar. Let stand overnight, rinse with clean water and dry.
Toilet bowl rings: Sprinkle baking soda around the rim and scrub with a toilet brush.
