Homemade cleaners are by far the best way to protect yourself and your family from the dangerous chemicals that traditional cleaning products contain. A little of this homemade cleaner with some elbow grease on each surface goes a long way! Kitchen and Bath Cleaner - A few drops of Tea Tree oil in a spray bottle is an effective way to clean and disinfect all kitchen and bathroom surfaces. MORE

Homemade Laundry Soap is yet another way to can create a healthy, homemade life for you and your family. The post Homemade Laundry Soap: Easy, Clean and Green! Eco Home Living Green Lifestyle green cleaning homemade cleaners homemade living natural home care Many people love making their own laundry soap, and the consensus is that it cleans just as well as– if not better– than the stuff you’d buy in the stores. There are lots of ways to. MORE

Green Living Tips green cleaning products homemade cleaners how to make eco-friendly cleaners Method Mrs. Myers Seventh Generation So after I discovered this awful silver cleaning spray polish that has been following me around for years and until recently, was still lurking in the dark corner of my cabinet beneath the kitchen. See the full post and more at www.TheGreenSamaritan.com. MORE

Experiment with homemade cleaners Our grandparents and great-grandparents did and they had clean homes too. Did you know some great ingredients for cleaners may already be in your kitchen? By Michael Smith (Veshengro) Sometimes it feels like making the right, green choice is about making the more expensive choice. The higher prices demanded by some eco-options in grocery and clothing stores are enough to make even the most ardent greenie stray from the path. MORE

Clean your microwave with a natural homemade cleaner. It’s simple & easy…Just mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda or lemon juice and 1 cup of water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave the mixture for about five minutes or until the liquid boils and condensation builds up on the inside of the microwave. Wipe down & presto…Your microwave is as good as new! Live Green by cleaning Green! MORE

Just because a store-bought "green" cleaner label makes claims of being natural or ecofriendly doesn''t mean the contents match the message. "Of course, if you make your own cleaners, there’s no question about the contents." " Besides being potentially toxic, conventional cleaners cost a lot more than those you make yourself. Green cleaning can save your lungs and your bank account, keeping your family happy and healthy. MORE

But awareness is changing: Not only are homemade and nontoxic cleaners strong enough for the toughest grunge, they are often as convenient as their commercial counterparts. A nice touch by the author of this small guide to nontoxic housecleaning is that she did not burden the reader yet another of the so often cited lists of cleaners and their toxic ingredients. MORE

Home About Terms of Use & Privacy Policy Disclosure Contact Product Reviews Monthly Eco-Resolutions Quick Reference Guide Subscribe 10 Green & Good Cleaning Replacements for the Toxic Bad Guy August 26, 2010 So after I discovered this awful silver cleaning spray polish that has been following me around for years and until recently, was still lurking in the corner of my cabinet beneath the kitchen sink, I thought I would investigate to see what other toxic cleaners are still haunting me. MORE

You can fill it with your favorite lotion or soap, either homemade or bought in bulk from the store. From spices to homemade cleaners, you can store just about anything in mason jars. Most people use mason jars for canning their meats and produce, but there are other uses for them that are also great for the environment as well as the pocketbook. MORE

Here are a few of the recipes I use to replace toxic store-bought cleaners. Vinegar, the original all-purpose cleaner. Vinegar has been around for thousands of years, and is still one of your best options for a cheap and easy homemade cleaner. A recipe for homemade furniture polish. How To Make Green Cleaning Products At Home. Clean Green! They’re supposed to keep our homes in tip-top shape, but many commercial cleaning products are really doing anything but. MORE