DIY, natural, non-toxic cleaning tips (3 part series):

In the last 6 months I have been transitioning my house to a more natural way of doing things. This means we are eating wholesome, homemade, and non-processed foods (for the most part, we all need a cheat meal once in a while). As well as transitioning to using natural household cleaners.

Have you ever taken the time to read the label of some of the common house cleaners under your sink? If you have, you would realize how toxic and bad for us (and the environment) a lot of those products are. What if you could make your own cleaning products at home for a fraction of the cost and it wouldn't pose any health risk to your family? That is what I was searching to figure out and I have come up with some basic cleaning recipes and ideas that work really well!

The number one product we use in this house when it comes to cleaning is good old-fashion white vinegar. Call me crazy, but it really works! Vinegar is a great disinfectant, killing most germs, bacteria and even mold. I use vinegar everywhere, the counters, stove top, sink, bathroom, even on glass (no, it doesn't streak.)

Another product I use often is baking soda. I use this on my stove top, sinks, bathtub, and in the toilet among other places. It is good at getting grease off, making things shine and is an excellent deodorizer.

I encourage everyone to give these a try, it is safe and cheap! Why waste your money on toxic cleaning products when you make them yourself? I also like the fact that I am a lot more comfortable letting my five year old help me with cleaning, this way I don't have to worry about her inhaling dangerous fumes or accidentally ingesting something toxic.

There are a few simple recipes I use to make my vinegar cleaning spray, see part two of my series and click the link bellow:

http://oldfashionmeetsmoderndaymomma.blogspot.com/2013/12/homemade-diy-lemon-infused-vinegar.html

-Sara