The Millstone Times May 2020

REAL ESTATE Non-toxic Cleaning Products Are Best For Your Home By J ely Phenes

Many name brand cleaning products we use in our homes contain harmful chemicals that can affect your family’s health. Using non-toxic cleaning products, especially ones made from DIY recipes, is very beneficial for your home. For one, non-toxic cleaning products do not pollute the air in your home, so you can feel better about the air that you and your children are breathing. They are also better for the environment; if you use these products, you are contributing to the reduction of air and water pollution. Not to mention, making your own non-toxic cleaning products is significantly cheaper than purchasing name brands. You actually probably have the ingredients somewhere in your house already! To make your own all-purpose cleaner, all you need is... • 1/4 cup of white vinegar • 2 tbsp of baking soda • 1 liter of hot water Combine these ingredients, and let the mixture cool for about 5 minutes. Then, pour it into a spray bottle and voila! You have your very own non-toxic all-purpose cleaner! If you want it to have an aroma, all you have to do is add a few drops of essential oil to the mixture before cooling it. The best part about non-toxic cleaning products is that they are simple. You know and trust all the ingredients and you do not have to worry about any dangerous toxins. So what are you wait- ing for? Start cleaning your home the right way!

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May 2020