Your Healthy Home: Clean Green

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January 5, 2012

Fact: Many household cleaners contain toxins that are three times more likely to cause cancer than air pollutants! But don't throw in the towel on cleaning yet! If you're not keen on the idea of toxin-laden products, take heart. Many modern cleaning products are based on age-old natural formulas that were passed down because the chemistry was right. Going back to natural ingredients is a way to make cleaning products that really work - without the negative side effects! Make an all-purpose cleanser by combining one-half a teaspoon of baking soda, a dash of liquid soap, and 2 cups of hot tap water. Shake in a spray bottle. Or try making wood furniture polish by mixing one-half a teaspoon of olive oil with one-quarter cup of lemon juice. Window cleaner is as easy as combining 2 cups water, one-half a teaspoon of liquid detergent, and 3 tablespoons vinegar in a spray bottle. With easy recipes like these, you can keep a clean house that would make grandma proud in more ways than one!

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