The Green Cleaning Guide

Did you ever stop to think about how much talk there is about saving our environment from the over use of everyday toxic chemicals. But regardless of how much talk there is regarding green cleanig, most people dont give much thought to it due to not knowing where to start.

We at Enviro-One want to give you a head start by pointing you in the right direction. Below you will find a guide to green cleaning.

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Natural Carpet Cleaners - Also see Spills & Stains in the Laundry section. Use very hot water by itself in a steam cleaner. For tough areas add 2 tablespoons (and no more) of dish soap for each gal-lon of water. Carpet DeodorizersCarpet Deodorizers Sprinkle the carpet liberally with baking soda. Wait 15 minutes and vacuum. For extra musty rugs, let the baking soda sit overnight. You can even put a few drops of your favorite essential oil into the box of baking soda and allow it to absorb the smell for a day, then sprinkle on carpets and follow the previous instructions. Mix one part borax to 2 parts cornmeal and sprinkle onto the carpet. Let it stand for one hour before vac-uuming. Crayon MarksCrayon Marks Rub the mark with toothpaste and a damp cloth. Not for use on non-vinyl wallpaper.

Disinfectants - Combine 1/2 cup borax and one gallon hot water and use immediately by wiping with a rag soaked in the solution or by spraying. Try adding a few sprigs of fresh thyme. Steep for 10 minutes, strain into the borax/water solution and allow to cool. Spray white vinegar and follow by a spray of hydrogen perox-ide and wipe clean with a sponge. (Mixing the two prior to spraying will make it 10 times less effective, but the order they are sprayed in does not matter.) Mix 4 tablespoons of vinegar, 2 tablespoons of borax and 2 cups of hot water. This one is great for cutting boards (immerse the cutting board in the solution for 10 minutes and finish by washing with dish soap and water) and microwaves (wipe the inside of the microwave with the solution– it will clean and elimi-nate odors without leaving a residue).

Floors Polishes - Mix one part lemon juice to 2 parts olive oil and apply a thin coat. Rub in well with a soft cloth. Mix 3 parts olive oil and one
part vinegar and rub in well with a soft cloth.

Linoleum - Spread a small amount of skim milk evenly over the surface. This will not create odor but it will not provide a high gloss finish either.

Wood - Apply a thin coat of equal parts mineral oil and vinegar and rub in well.

Cleaners - Mix 1 cup of white vinegar with 1 gallon of hot water. Effective for brick & stone tiles, linoleum and no-wax flooring.

Mix 1 gallon of hot water, 3-5 drops of dish soap, and 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 cup of vinegar or lemon juice in a bucket and add an herbal tea bag. Allow the tea bag to steep for 3-5 minutes, remove the bag and mop. The tea bag flavor can change with the season –it will scent the air and cer-
tain types, such as peppermint, will add antibacterial qualities. Note: Only use herb teas- black teas can stain.

Vinyl Floors - Mix 1 gallon of water, 1⁄2 cup of vinegar, and 1⁄4 cup of borax in a bucket and use to mop as usual. Remove scuff marks with toothpaste.

Polish - Use a soft cloth to wipe furniture with a small amount of mayonnaise. Dip cloth in cool tea and rub into furniture. aaaa Mix two parts olive oil with one part lemon juice. Apply mixture to furni-ture with a soft cloth and wipe it dry.

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