Many individuals are starting to seek out the “Green” solution to cleaning supplies.  The best way to make a positive contribution to the environment is to make your own cleaning supplies!  It has been found that indoor air quality in many homes has an extremely high level of pollutants.  Many homes have up to one hundred times more pollution than that of outdoor air!  When you consider the emissions from vehicles, and industrial plants outdoors, this is an immense statistical figure!  When indoor pollution was researched, an amazing discovery was found: all of those chemicals that we use to actually clean our homes are making them dirtier!  If you are looking for a “Green” solution to cleaning supplies, in this guide, we will share with you how making your own can be the answer that you seek!

Laundry Detergent

If you are looking to make your own laundry detergent, there are actually many effective ingredients that can be located in the home in order to create products that will assist in cleaning clothes.  The following represents some outstanding solutions to laundry issues that the basic person faces:

Environmentally Friendly Stain Remover

For all of those tough stains in clothing that you wish to remove without the use of store bought detergents, and bleaches, follow this simple recipe:

•    Half a cup of Lemon Juice

•    One third a cup of Hydrogen Peroxide

•    Two tablespoons of Borax

•    One third a cup of Vinegar

•    Three cups of Hot Water

All you have to do is mix all of the above ingredients, and then apply the solution to the stains that are troublesome.  If you have any of the mixture left over, then store it in a container for future use.

Fabric Softener

If you like the feel of soft fabric when you do your laundry, there is a simple solution for this.  All you have to do is stop the washing machine during the wash cycle and add about one fourth of a cup of baking soda to the washing machine basket.  In addition to this, you can also add about the same amount of vinegar to the wash cycle.  You can elect to use one or the other; it usually is not required to add both.  However, this is a safer and more cost effective solution to purchasing products that can be harmful to the environment, as well as your health.

Basic Kitchen and Bathroom Cleaners

Basic kitchen and bathroom cleaners seem to wreck havoc when it comes to the health and the indoor pollution of the home.  If you are looking for a “Green” solution to rid the home of germs, mold, and even various types of bacteria, you will be happy to know that you can easily do so with items like vinegar, lemon, baking soda, and even basic soaps that you can create yourself.

As you can see, there are many ways that you can create your own “Green” cleaners for your laundry, your kitchen, bathroom, and more!  Simply use these simple household ingredients to clean up your home, all of your laundry, and even your environment on the whole!