Most of my life I've felt like cleaning a house requires the use of harsh chemicals such as bleach and ammonia. As our society becomes more conscious of the ill effects, I believe it’s a great time to have this dialogue. Over recent months, we have been making changes to reduce the toxins that I use to clean my house. So I’ve done my research and here is what I found to be important. To check

It doesn’t have to be expensive. Here are some natural products that can be used as cleaning agents: Distilled Vinegar can be used to clean windows and sanitize kitchen counters. Baking Soda can also be used to clean kitchen counters and is great on bathtubs. (Add essential oils for a great smell). Try using baking soda to unclog sinks. First, pour ½ cup of baking soda then a 1 cup of distilled vinegar and then add boiling water. I’ve been doing this for years and it works great! Club Soda gets stains and smells out of the carpet. The key is to use club soda that is fresh and fizzes when put on the carpet. I found using this product to be a cost effective solution to cleaning the carpet while house training a puppy. There are a lot of great environmental products out there. Some store-bought products that I really like are Seventh Generation and Mrs. Meyers Clean Day.Seventh GenerationMrs. Meyers Clean Day

Add Plants. As you recall from grade school plants absorb carbon dioxide and turn it into oxygen resulting in clean air. Check out This Sold House and learn about plants that reduce the pollutants in our house. I found it very interesting that the lady palm helps eliminate ammonia, which is common in a lot of cleaners and textiles. Use Natural Air Fresheners. According to Green America, some candles can be toxic. Make sure candles are made of natural waxes such as beeswax, vegetable or soybean. Another natural option for neutralizing the odors is using baking soda. I have also recently discovered diffusers which quickly make a room smell great. Of course, my favorite option is to open the window for some fresh air.This Sold House Green Americadiffusers

Take care of the dust. According to the Environmental Working Group, it is important to get rid of the dust in your house as it might be toxic. The EWG suggests that you vacuum frequently, use a wet mop and wipe furniture with a wet microfiber cloth.Environmental Working Group If you are not already cleaning using natural products, you will see how easy it is to get started. Keep in mind things are always changing so continue to do your own research. I'm sure your family will thank you. Happy Cleaning!

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