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The benefits of Vinegar

Vinegar would be the most popular alternative household cleaning product on the market. Also recognised as Acetic Acid, vinegar can be found in most kitchen cupboards. It can be used for most cleaning applications but most stains are acidic so vinegar will not neutralise these stains because vinegar is an acid itself, even with this in mind, vinegar is always a good option to try on most stains…

September 26, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Organic Home Cleaning  No Comments

The benefits of the Humble Vacuum Cleaner

Vacuum cleaners are the base of a home cleaning program. They are designed to clean dirt and dust from carpet and hard floors on a regular basis. Vacuum cleaners have become so popular we often just use them without ever thinking of the benefits they provide in addition to there most common use…

September 25, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Organic Home Cleaning  No Comments

The benefits of Steel Wool

Steel wool would be the most popular non-chemical cleaning product in the kitchen. It has many uses around the home as well as in the garage and workshop. Steelwool can be purchased from Supermarkets, Hardware stores and major retail outlets…

September 25, 2010  Tags: , , , ,   Posted in: Organic Home Cleaning  No Comments

The benefits of Steam Cleaners

Steam cleaners have become the must have appliance in the home. They are effective in cleaning almost anything around the house while killing germs. This greatly reduces the number of chemicals needed in the home, providing a healthier safer environment for babies and kids of all ages…

September 25, 2010  Tags: , , , , , ,   Posted in: Organic Home Cleaning  No Comments

The Cleaning Benefits of Pumice Stone

Pumice stone is derived from volcanic lava and is used as an abrasive. It is useful for removing stains from hard surfaces that are capable of withstanding a coarse cleaning action. It can be used on its own or in combination with a cleaning agent. If using any form of caustic/toxic cleaning chemical always wear rubber gloves and breathing protection if recommended by the chemical manufacturer…

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Toothpaste as a household cleaner

Toothpaste is a versatile cleaning product beyond its application as a tooth cleaner. The mildly abrasive cleaning action makes toothpaste suitable for many household cleaning jobs…

September 25, 2010  Tags: , , , , ,   Posted in: Organic Home Cleaning  No Comments

The Benefits of Old Fashioned Poultices

A poultice is a paste used to draw something out of an object. Poultices can be used for many things from medical poultices used to draw out infection or to assist with healing of ulcers and in some cases to help with bites and stings from venom injecting animals and insects. In this article we will look at poultices used as natural cleaning alternatives…

September 25, 2010  Tags: , , , , , , , ,   Posted in: Organic Home Cleaning  No Comments

The Benefits of Lemon Juice

Lemon juice has long been used as a kitchen and general purpose cleaner. Along with other members of the citrus family including Oranges and Limes, Lemon acts as a deodoriser in addition to its cleaning ability. Lemons are amongst the most versatile of fruits.

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The Benefit of Alcohol Based Cleaners and Solvents

Alcohol makes an excellent household cleaner. Denatured or isopropyl alcohol can be used as a selective cleaner around the home on a variety of surfaces.

September 25, 2010  Tags: , , , , , ,   Posted in: Organic Home Cleaning  No Comments

Safe and Effective Spot Cleaners

Spot stains will inevitably pop up from time to time in the general running of your home. From a simple spill of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine to mud marks from a traipsing child after a muddy game of football, stains appear in all types of household surfaces from carpet to walls, clothing and upholstery.

September 25, 2010  Tags: , , , , ,   Posted in: Organic Home Cleaning  One Comment