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Clean your home naturally by: Shona Botes on 08/21/2013 at 8:29pm (UTC)

(NaturalNews) Most commercial cleaning products contain hazardous chemicals. These days, it seems like there is a different cleaning product available for each room in the house, not to mention product-specific drain cleaners, toilet cleaners, glass cleaners and cleaning products for just about every item you can think of. The good news is that there are natural (as well as cheaper) products which will do the job just as well. Vinegar: This can be used in any room in the house, and the bonus is that it leaves no smell once it has dried, unlike harsh chemical cleaners that promise that `clean citrus or pine forest smell.` To use vinegar throughout the house for cleaning, mix 1 part vinegar with 1 part water, and use as you would normally use any other cleaning product. Use it on floors, work surfaces, mirrors, bathtubs, basins and in toilets. When cleaning the toilet, the vinegar can be used undiluted. After flushing, pour it into the toilet bowl and scrub as normal. Always be sure to test it on a small area first to ensure that it will not damage any of the surfaces you intend cleaning. On this note, avoid using vinegar on marble surfaces and tile grouting. Vinegar also makes an excellent natural fabric softener. This is ideal for people who are allergic to chemical based fabric softeners. Simply add half a cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle in place of fabric softener. An added advantage is that vinegar also helps to break down laundry detergent or washing powder, making it excellent for people who are allergic to the smallest amount of chemical residue on their skin. Always be sure to use white vinegar when dealing with clothing or light coloured surfaces, as brown vinegar can discolour certain fabrics and surfaces. Baking Soda: Baking soda has many uses. It acts as a deodorizer and is excellent for cleaning stubborn dirt such as that found on stove tops. When combined with vinegar, it can be used as an all-natural drain cleaner. Simply put around three quarters of a cup of baking soda down the drain and then pour half a cup of vinegar down the drain. Place the drain plug in the drain hole for 30 minutes. After that, pour a kettle of boiling water down the drain and you should find that the drain is unclogged. Placing an open box of baking soda inside a fridge or freezer can help absorb unpleasant odours. To deodorize carpets, baking soda can be sprinkled on them and vacuumed up after 15 minutes. When mixed with equal parts of water, it can be used as a gently abrasive cleaner (be sure to test on a small, out-of-the-way area of the product you intend cleaning first). Lemons: Lemons also have many uses when it comes to cleaning. They are excellent for removing tarnish stains on silver and hard water deposits. Lemon or lime juice can be used to remove surface rust on items. Sprinkle some salt on the item and put the lime or lemon juice over it. Leave it on for a few hours and scrub the affected item. Place lemon peels into garbage disposal units to deodorize them. Lemon juice is able to dissolve soap scum in bathrooms. Sprinkle baking soda on a cut lemon to scrub surfaces and dishes. Mix half a cup of lemon juice with 1 cup olive oil for a natural furniture polish. Sources: http://housekeeping.about.com/cs/environment/a/alternateclean.htm http://www.thegoodhuman.com/2007/11/05/the-natural-way-to-clean-every... http://www.cncahealth.com/health-info/general/natural-nontoxic-cleani... http://www.greenparenthood.com/blog/2011/02/26/10-simple-ways-to-clea... Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/032734_home_cleaning_products.html#ixzz2cdaHFGkj

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Office Cleaning Tips eHOW on 09/18/2010 at 5:50pm (UTC)

Whether your office is in a building you commute to on a daily basis or tucked within the confines of your very own home, one fact remains true: It must be cleaned, and you are most likely the one viable candidate for the job. By utilizing a few simple office cleaning tips, your office will be sparkling clean and fresh in no time at all, leaving you with more time for office business. Electronics Use a cotton swab dipped in alcohol to clean and disinfect computer keyboards. Computers and other electronics comprise a good portion of our office configurations, and since they are used so frequently, often become the dirtiest items in the room. Wipe computer screens gently with a soft microfiber cloth. Blow computer keyboards out with compressed air. Next, clean the entire keyboard by dipping cotton swabs into rubbing alcohol and detailing on and around all of the keys. This process will clean and disinfect the keyboard, and help to halt the spread of germs. Dust the tops of printers and computer towers, fax machines and telephones with microfiber cloths and detail any parts with the cotton swab and alcohol that don't come into direct contact with the electric components. Furniture Completely clean desk and shelves monthly and dust weekly for optimal cleanliness. Once a month remove everything from the tops of desks, shelves or table surfaces and clean with an all-purpose cleaner like Mr. Clean or Formula 409. Dust stacks of books and/or files as you return them to their proper places. By performing this duty monthly, it will save cleaning time weekly. Simply dust the work surfaces on a weekly basis and move only those things are are quick and easy to move. Wipe down the office chair with leather wipes (if made of leather or vinyl) and dust the legs and feet. Helpful Hints Disinfectant wipes are handy office cleaning tools and serve a variety of purposes. Keep a few trash can liners in the bottom of your office trash can for quick emptying and replacement of the bags. Keep a handy dusting tool like the Swiffer duster in a desk drawer for days when dust seems to be settling over your desk at a rapid rate. Stash a canister of disinfectant wipes in an office drawer or closet for quick cleanups of coffee spills and to frequently clean the mouthpiece of the phone, which is a haven for germs. Plug in an air freshener for a clean and fresh scent that lasts for several weeks.

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