Dose any one..................

lozzy21 · Nov 7th, 2009, 18:18 PM

Not completly the right section but i though they may be more people in here with advice.

Dose any one make there own cleaning products? Im wanting to stop using so much chemial cleaning products as it agrevates my astma but dont know where to start of what do use.

Any help would be fab

Minstermind · Nov 7th, 2009, 19:30 PM

Sure..the best things to use, in my opinion, is vinegar, baking soda (as an abrasive cleaner),water, and lemons (or lemon juice). Half vinegar, half water in a spray bottle for windows and mirrors (I found using newspaper worked better than paper towels for effectiveness and no streaking. Same solution can be used as an all-purpose cleaner for things like the kitchen counters, bathrooms, etc.... can even use it as a laundry detergent. Here is a link with some info on it.

http://www.thenewhomemaker.com/vinegar

And another very general link on lemons, vinegar, and baking soda:

http://housekeeping.about.com/cs/env...rnateclean.htm

Those are the 3 main things I use but you can google more on the subject and get ideas from it. I like being able to clean without having toxic chemicals in the house. Better for me, better for my family. It also costs less money than investing in all those toxic chemicals and once you have a system sorted, it is just as easy as using the other stuff.

saraendepity · Nov 8th, 2009, 08:25 AM

i also use vinegar and baking soda!! never tried lemons but i keep meaning to

Mrs Muffin · Nov 8th, 2009, 10:26 AM

I add a glug of white vinegar to my washing machine in the conditioner drawer. Softens the washing and your clothes won't smell of vinegar!

I've just bought some citric acid off ebay to descale the kettle and the toilet.

saraendepity · Nov 8th, 2009, 10:42 AM

ooh yeah i use vinegar to soften my nappies!! uick q tho (sorry to hijack) is distilled white vinegar the same as white vinegar as thats all i can find!!!

SoldiersWifey · Nov 8th, 2009, 13:04 PM

I know this is going to sound ridiculous, but I use cheap, cheap, vodka to clean bathrooms. It's a disinfectant, and shines everything up nicely! I recently saw an American actress that said the same thing, so now I don't feel so silly.

Ooh, and it's non-toxic and doesn't have a smell when you clean with it!

lozzy21 · Nov 8th, 2009, 14:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SoldiersWifey

I know this is going to sound ridiculous, but I use cheap, cheap, vodka to clean bathrooms. It's a disinfectant, and shines everything up nicely! I recently saw an American actress that said the same thing, so now I don't feel so silly.

Ooh, and it's non-toxic and doesn't have a smell when you clean with it!

Id be taking a swig of it every to mins while cleaning and end up pissed.

saraendepity · Nov 8th, 2009, 14:31 PM

lol i never thought of that but what a good idea!

SoldiersWifey · Nov 8th, 2009, 18:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lozzy21

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoldiersWifey

I know this is going to sound ridiculous, but I use cheap, cheap, vodka to clean bathrooms. It's a disinfectant, and shines everything up nicely! I recently saw an American actress that said the same thing, so now I don't feel so silly.

Ooh, and it's non-toxic and doesn't have a smell when you clean with it!

Id be taking a swig of it every to mins while cleaning and end up pissed.

That's why you buy the nasty cheap stuff!!

I read about it in a book years ago and I've not gone back to regular cleaning products ever since.

Minstermind · Nov 8th, 2009, 19:28 PM

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Originally Posted by saraendepity

ooh yeah i use vinegar to soften my nappies!! uick q tho (sorry to hijack) is distilled white vinegar the same as white vinegar as thats all i can find!!!

Yes, distilled and white vinegar are the same, no worries!

Nov 7th, 2009, 18:18 PM	#1
lozzy21 Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Teesside, Posts: 19,413	Dose any one.................. Not completly the right section but i though they may be more people in here with advice. Dose any one make there own cleaning products? Im wanting to stop using so much chemial cleaning products as it agrevates my astma but dont know where to start of what do use. Any help would be fab

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Nov 7th, 2009, 19:30 PM	#2
Minstermind Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,376	Sure..the best things to use, in my opinion, is vinegar, baking soda (as an abrasive cleaner),water, and lemons (or lemon juice). Half vinegar, half water in a spray bottle for windows and mirrors (I found using newspaper worked better than paper towels for effectiveness and no streaking. Same solution can be used as an all-purpose cleaner for things like the kitchen counters, bathrooms, etc.... can even use it as a laundry detergent. Here is a link with some info on it. http://www.thenewhomemaker.com/vinegar And another very general link on lemons, vinegar, and baking soda: http://housekeeping.about.com/cs/env...rnateclean.htm Those are the 3 main things I use but you can google more on the subject and get ideas from it. I like being able to clean without having toxic chemicals in the house. Better for me, better for my family. It also costs less money than investing in all those toxic chemicals and once you have a system sorted, it is just as easy as using the other stuff.

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saraendepity Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Co Durham Posts: 6,500	i also use vinegar and baking soda!! never tried lemons but i keep meaning to

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Mrs Muffin Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chester Posts: 1,680	I add a glug of white vinegar to my washing machine in the conditioner drawer. Softens the washing and your clothes won't smell of vinegar! I've just bought some citric acid off ebay to descale the kettle and the toilet.

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saraendepity Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Co Durham Posts: 6,500	ooh yeah i use vinegar to soften my nappies!! uick q tho (sorry to hijack) is distilled white vinegar the same as white vinegar as thats all i can find!!!

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SoldiersWifey Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indiana, US Posts: 175	I know this is going to sound ridiculous, but I use cheap, cheap, vodka to clean bathrooms. It's a disinfectant, and shines everything up nicely! I recently saw an American actress that said the same thing, so now I don't feel so silly. Ooh, and it's non-toxic and doesn't have a smell when you clean with it!

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Nov 8th, 2009, 14:31 PM	#8
saraendepity Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Co Durham Posts: 6,500	lol i never thought of that but what a good idea!

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