12-10-2017, 10:34 AM
There are many cheap, easy-to-use natural alternatives that can be safely used instead of commercial household products. Here is a list of common and environmentally safe products that can be used alone or in combination for a large number of household applications.
• Baking soda: cleans, deodorizes, softens water, washes.
• Soap: unscented soap in liquid form, flakes, powders or bars is biodegradable and will clean almost anything. Avoid using soaps containing petroleum distillates.
• Lemon: one of the strongest food acids, effective against most household bacteria.
• Borax: (sodium borate) cleans, deodorizes, disinfects, softens water, cleans wallpaper, painted walls and floors.
• White vinegar: cuts out grease, removes mold, odors, stains and wax buildup.
• Soda washing or SAL Soda is sodium carbonate decahydrate, a mineral. Washing soda cuts grease, removes stains, softens water, cleans wall, tiles, sinks and tubs. Be careful, as washing the soda can irritate the mucous membranes. Do not use on aluminum.
• Isopropyl alcohol: it is an excellent disinfectant. (It has been suggested to replace this with ethanol or 100 test alcohol in solution with water There are indications that the accumulation of isopropyl alcohol contributes to the disease in the body See http://drclark.ch/g)
• Maize: can be used to clean windows, Polish furniture, carpets and shampoo rugs.
• Citrus solvent: clean brushes, oil and grease, some stains. (Citrus solvent may cause skin, lung or eye irritation for people with multiple chemical sensitivities.)
• Baking soda: cleans, deodorizes, softens water, washes.
• Soap: unscented soap in liquid form, flakes, powders or bars is biodegradable and will clean almost anything. Avoid using soaps containing petroleum distillates.
• Lemon: one of the strongest food acids, effective against most household bacteria.
• Borax: (sodium borate) cleans, deodorizes, disinfects, softens water, cleans wallpaper, painted walls and floors.
• White vinegar: cuts out grease, removes mold, odors, stains and wax buildup.
• Soda washing or SAL Soda is sodium carbonate decahydrate, a mineral. Washing soda cuts grease, removes stains, softens water, cleans wall, tiles, sinks and tubs. Be careful, as washing the soda can irritate the mucous membranes. Do not use on aluminum.
• Isopropyl alcohol: it is an excellent disinfectant. (It has been suggested to replace this with ethanol or 100 test alcohol in solution with water There are indications that the accumulation of isopropyl alcohol contributes to the disease in the body See http://drclark.ch/g)
• Maize: can be used to clean windows, Polish furniture, carpets and shampoo rugs.
• Citrus solvent: clean brushes, oil and grease, some stains. (Citrus solvent may cause skin, lung or eye irritation for people with multiple chemical sensitivities.)