Household Toxins (Harmful Household Cleaners) and A Recipe for a Non-Toxic Cleaner.
- Do you know that many household cleaners that you buy to clean around the home, wash your dishes, wash your clothes, etc. are actually harmful to you as your breathe them in while cleaning around the home?
- Do you know you can make your own non-toxic household cleaners at home, using vinegar and other ingredients that can be found in your refrigerator? See our MAWA video of African women making one such cleaner and how impressed they were with the results.
Here’s a simple recipe for an All-Purpose Cleaner using only 3 ingredients!:
Ingredients:
- Vinegar
- Baking Soda – or Borax
- Water
Mix 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/4 cup baking soda (or 2 teaspoons borax) into 1/2 gallon (2 liters) water.
Store and keep.
Use for removal of water deposit stains on shower stall panels, bathroom chrome fixtures, windows, bathroom mirrors, etc.
Or you can use a citrus-based natural all-purpose cleaner.
Another alternative is to use microfiber cloths which lift off dirt, grease and dust without the need for cleaning chemicals, because they are formulated to penetrate and trap dirt. There are many different brands of microfiber cloth and can last a long time.
This MAWA program is funded by Hennepin County Green Partners.
