The Hazards of Cleaning Chemicals

Just like other households, your cleaning cabinet is also full of different cleaning chemicals—from insecticides to sprays and soaps.

What most people don't realize is that these cleaning chemicals usually leave something hazardous in the air. Worse, these hazards in the air are always ready to get into you and your family's lungs.

Natural Alternative Cleaning Solutions

Cleaning solutions don’t have to be expensive in order to be effective. In fact, right in your own home, there are various natural alternative cleaning solutions that are handy and effective.

• Baking Soda. This has been popularly used to neutralize acidity. Also, baking soda has a number of uses in terms of cleaning. This can be used to clean kitchen utensils, furniture, and all sorts of upholstery. It can also be used to neutralize foul odor of spoiled goods in the refrigerator as well as a toilet disinfectant.

• Lemon Juice. This can be used as a bleach and stain remover on fabrics. You simply need to drop some juice on the stain and let the treated area be exposed to sunlight. It is also effective to be used on materials made of glass, porcelain, and aluminum to enhance their luster.

• Vinegar. Vinegar when mixed with baking soda produces an effective cleaning paste. It can remove even tough dust build ups, grease, deposits, and even traces of soap. It can also be used to neutralize the metallic taste of coffeepots.

• Cornstarch. This can be used to polish furniture as well as glass doors and windows. Mix it with water to make a paste solution.

These are just some of the common natural cleaning alternatives that come handy at home.