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 Dionna Ford, Mandy O'Brien

Overview

Discover simple, natural ways to keep your home safe, clean, and chemical-free with cleaners made from nature's disinfecting ingredients.

Toxic chemicals are found in almost all commercial cleaners—the very products you buy to make your home hygenic and healthy. Homemade Cleaners offers a better solution. Its tips, tricks and formulas guarantee to make your home sparkling and germ-free.
Homemade Cleaners features over 150 recipes that are:

• Toxin-Free
• Simple and Affordable
• Highly Effective
• Environmentally Sound
• Kid and Baby Friendly
Using ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and even vodka, the authors tackle the nitty-gritty of everything from countertop cleaners to air-purifying plants so you avoid using commercial products that can cause side effects including skin irritation, asthma and central nervous system damage.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781612432762
Publisher:	Ulysses Press
Publication date:	01/07/2014
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.00(h) x 1.03(d)

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. She lives in Independence, MO.

Dionna Ford is a lawyer turned work-at-home mama. You can normally find Dionna over at Code Name: Mama where she shares information, resources, and her thoughts on natural parenting and more. Dionna also cofounded two other websites for parents, the Natural Parents Network and NursingFreedom.org. She lives in Independence, MO.

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

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