If the idea of having harsh
chemicals around your baby makes you cringe, this information is for you. Make your own friendly cleaners for your baby's home. For more ideas on how to ensure your baby's space is safe and eco friendly visit our eco-friendly baby nursery page.
First, stock up on some basic supplies. You'll need white
vinegar, baking soda, salt and lemon juice to start. Other items like essential
oils,tea tree, and washing soda (sodium carbonate) make a good additions as well. Have some empty, clean spray bottles and label them, get plenty
of cloth rags, a mop and a bucket.
Air Freshener: All you need are Lemons
and Baking soda. Dissolve the baking soda in 2 cups of hot water and add lemon
juice. Put it in a spray bottle and now you have simple non-toxic air
freshener.
All
Purpose Cleaners:
1. For general cleaning mix 1 quart of hot water and 4
tablespoon of baking soda.
2. Salt and vinegar mixed together make a great surface cleaner.
3. Mix 3 tbsp. vinegar, ½
tsp washing soda, ½ tsp. vegetable oil based liquid soap and 2 cups of hot
water in a spray bottle, now you can apply this on surfaces.
Disinfectants
(germ killers):
1. Borax is a good disinfectant and deodorizer; just combine ½
cup borax in 1 gallon of warm water.
2. Borax and 1 gallon of water, soaked
with rosemary or lavender and sprigs of fresh thyme (you can add essential oils
depending to what kind of smell you want), then store it in a spray bottle.
Remember to make your
cleaning products in advance and buy your ingredients in bulk. That way you can
save time and money; and always make sure that you label the products you
make.
