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In the day and age of Febreeze and other commercial products used to freshen things up around the house, there is a better and healthier way to get your environment smelling better in a green way that won’t harm your house hold items or your health.

Green Carpet Freshener

In a glass jar, or other container you can use for storage place three cups baking soda, 1/2 cup of cornstarch and 1 cup dried/crushed lavender or other organic scented herb.

Mix together and let the combination sit for a couple of days to settle. Once done, sprinkle around the house and sweep or vacuum carpets and other fabric items like curtains or the couch. *You can also use essential or fragrance oil instead of dried herbs just shake well and still let the mixture settle before using. The amount essential used depends on your personal scent needs.

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One way to start going green is to clean in a green way. This means that you can either make your own home cleaning products or you  can purchase some of the great eco choices that are out on the green market today.

Cleaning green has a lot of benefits, which include:

1. Less exposure to harsh chemicals
2. Reducing the amount of plastics you buy
3. Creating a healthier home environment

It’s interesting to note that not all chemically enhanced commercial cleaners list all ingredients on the label. This means that if we use commercial non-organic materials to clean our homes with, we are being exposed to chemicals and chemical combination’s that we are not even aware of.

Let’s start with kitchen and bathroom cleaners. We all want the cleanest clean we can get in these areas due to usage and the opportunity that each room has in getting us sick. People often resort to getting addicted to Lysol type cleaners and straight bleach, both of which can actually help to break down your immune system the more you use them.

For home use you can give the following recipes a try:

Soft Scrub: Baking soda and water use enough to make a paste and start scrubbing. You can also add a pumice stone to scrub with, as pumice will not scratch ceramic. I was leery myself of using a pumice stone at first but once I gave it try the sinks, toilets and tubs came out scum free and non-scratched. Baking soda is also great for getting your stove clean.

All purpose cleaner: mix ½ vinegar and ¼ cup backing soda; add an essential oil of your choice for scenting, if you’re not into the smell of vinegar.

Other great home cleaning recipes can be found in the Clean House, Clean Planet book by Karen Logan.

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