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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Baking Soda – Powerful all purpose cleaner that deodorizes, neutralizes acids, softens hard water and can be used as a mild abrasive (it won’t scratch). Sounds complicated, try Enviro-One Multi-Use Green Cleaner.

Borax – Found in the laundry aisle of most grocery stores (20 Mule Team Borax is the brand name most commonly found). Borax is a light cleaner that removes odors, prevents mold & mildew growth and increases the cleaning power of soap. Also a disinfectant, but milder than bleach, it is even more effective when combined with vinegar. NOTE: Although this is a natural and non-toxic product, it is harmful if ingested (keep it out of reach of children.) Sounds complicated, try Enviro-One Multi-Use Green Cleaner.

Essential Oils – Not only do these add wonderful scents to your recipes, but they have strong disinfecting properties as well. Pine and citrus are the most popular for disinfecting/cleaning. Also try clove, tea tree, lavender, eucalyptus, spearmint and peppermint. Since Enviro-One Green Cleaner is uncented, you may elect to add essectial oils to your solution. Sounds complicated, try Enviro-One Multi-Use Green Cleaner.

Hydrogen Peroxide – 3% solution (this is the solution sold in stores) - disinfects and becomes even more effective when combined with vinegar.
Isopropyl Alcohol- (rubbing alcohol)- disinfects, as well as cleans chrome, mirrors & ceramic Lemon Juice– Excellent cleaner– it cuts grease, deodorizes, cleans glass, removes stains from porcelain and clothing (use caution as it can bleach). Sounds complicated, try Enviro-One Multi-Use Green Cleaner.

White Vinegar – Kills bacteria, mold, mildew, and germs; cuts grease, mineral deposits, soap scum, dirt, detergent residue, hard water deposits, and even wax. Once the vinegar dries, the smell will disappear – taking other undesirable odors with it. NOTE: Do NOT use any other type of vinegar besides white, as it will most likely stain whatever surface you are using it on. Sounds complicated, try Enviro-One Multi-Use Green Cleaner.

Other common green cleaning products to use: Corn starch, mineral oil (available in pharmacies), olive oil, pine oil, salt, dishwashing soap and mild liquid soap (such as Dr Bronners Pure Castile Soap). Choose soap over detergent whenever possible, if you must use detergent choose one that uses renewable materials (rather than petroleum-based) and natural oils (instead of synthetic fragrances) also avoid dyes. Washing Soda is another good ingredient – it can be found in the laundry aisle next to borax. Sounds complicated, try Enviro-One Multi-Use Green Cleaner.

Unvarnished wood - Apply a small amount of almond, walnut or olive oil to a cloth and rub into the wood. It will absorb the oil. Wait one hour and rub off any excess.

Varnished wood - Rub mild vegetable oil soap into the wood with a soft cloth. In a glass jar, mix olive oil and vinegar or lemon juice
in a 2 to 1 ratio. Dab a soft rag into the solution and wipe wood surfaces. Cover the glass jar and store indefinitely. See the wood floor polish recipe using mineral oil and vinegar.

Scratches - Rub the scratch with the meat of a pecan or other oily nut. If you are worried about doing more damage with the nut then try peanut butter which also works. Apply vegetable or olive oil to scratches with your thumb. Follow by polishing the surface with a clean soft cloth.

Watermarks - Rub white toothpaste on the spot and allow the paste to dry. Polish with a soft cloth to finish.

Glass Cleaners - Mix a 1⁄2 cup of corn-starch with 2 quarts of warm water. Apply to cool window with sponge then wipe with absorbent cloth or towel. Mix warm water, vinegar, and lemon juice to-gether in a spray bottle, and use as needed. Mix 1⁄4 cup of vinegar and one quart warm wa-ter and apply using a spray bottle or sponge. Wipe dry with a crumpled newspaper rather than paper towels for lint-free results. Try adding 1 Tablespoon of cornstarch for extra dirty windows. Combine 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon dish washing detergent, 3 Table-spoons of vinegar, and 2 cups of
water in a spray bottle. As men-tioned above- the dish soap only needs to be used the first time after using traditional glass cleaning products. Note: It is recommended when switching from traditional glass cleaning products that dish soap and warm water be used before using one of the recipes listed here. This will remove the film many traditional products leave behind. After doing this once the film will be removed and the below recipes can be used on their own. OR try mixing 1-2 drops dish soap in with the recipe directly on the first use to avoid the two separate steps.