Clean Green!

One of the easiest ways to keep it green at home is to start cleaning green! If you aren't already doing so. you may not realize that ironically many of the cleaners we use to keep our homes clean are toxic. Some contain poisonous chemicals that have been linked to cancer, asthma, and other lung problems.

Believe me, I understand the allure of quick and easy cleaning... just spray, rinse and your done. However, I've come to the realization that my health and the environment are much more important than the few minutes I will save with the scrub brush! The great news is that you have options.

Firstly, you can replace all your cleaning products with safer, non-toxic, biodegradable homemade versions like vinegar, salt, baking soda, and club soda. The link below will take you to a site that offers homemade solutions.

http://environmentalism.suite101.com/article.cfm/green_cleaning_recipes_and_homemade_solutions

If time is an issue, simply replace your toxic brands with green ones available at your local grocery or health food store. I recently tried the Green Works line and loved it! I have to admit that I used to believe if it wasn't made with bleach, then it wasn't as good. Not so. Add to that, the prices are comparable to other main stream brands. Other notable brands include Nature Clean, Citra, and Squeaky Clean.

Remember everything we use in our home eventually ends up in our water, our air, and in our soil which in turn comes back to us. It's worth making the switch now!