Homemade Cleaners: Quick-and-Easy, Toxin-Free Recipes to Replace Your Kitchen Cleaner, Bathroom Disinfectant, Laundry Detergent, Bleach, Bug Killer, Air Freshener, and More

by Mandy O'Brien, Dionna Ford

Overview

A comprehensive guide to natural cleaners that completely disinfect, polish, and freshen . . . without the dangerous toxins.

Toxic chemicals are found in almost all commercial cleaners—the very products people buy to make their homes hygienic and healthy. The recipes in, Homemade Cleaners use common, affordable ingredients that not only get every room in the house sparkling and germ-free but are also safe for families and the environment.

The green cleaners in this invaluable guide are all that is needed to keep a purified home without using harsh chemicals that can cause everything from skin irritation to central nervous system damage. Using nontoxic materials like vinegar, baking soda, and even vodka, Homemade Cleaners focuses on every floor, wall, window, and appliance, and includes methods for absorbing odors, information on air-purifying plants, a primer on basic chemistry, a checklist of essential supplies, and tips for cutting down on waste.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781612433134
Publisher:	Ulysses Press
Publication date:	02/10/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	639,854
File size:	613 KB

About the Author

Mandy O'Brien is a biologist turned stay-at-home mom, with an additional degree in environmental studies and graduate studies in ecology. An advocate of human rights and consensual living, she is working toward a more sustainable, simple-living lifestyle. Mandy is married to her college sweetheart and is mother to five fantastic children.

Table of Contents

Introduction
What is Clean?

Green Washing

How Safe Are Your Cleaning Supplies?

1. Labels


2. Categories


3. Health Effects

Why use Green Cleaning?

Getting Started

1. Just the Facts: Dispelling Myths


2. Basic Chemistry


3. Soap vs. Detergent


4. Basic Supplies


5. Essential Oils

Surface Cleaning

All Purpose Cleaning

Counters: From Kitchen to Bathrooms

Mirrors and Glass

Flooring

Tubs, Tile, and Toilets

Walls

Furniture

Appliances

Electronics

Laundry

Clean Air

Air Pollution from Household Cleaners

Commercial Air Fresheners

Preventing Odors

Absorbing Odors

Dealing with Heavy Odors

Airing Out

Plants that Purify

Top House Plants for Cleaner Air

Herbs that Clean

Essential Oils

Extracts

Potpourri and Sachets

Outdoor Living
Reusables

Paper

Production and Impact

Cutting Down

Replacements

Plastics

Components and Effects

On the Go
Common Chemicals Found in Commercial Household Products
Resources
Index

Editorial Reviews

For My Children|Dionna |Ford|9781612430614|14.95|Ulysses Press|5/9/12|1603|

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