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Green Cleaning?

Everyone knows when you want someone to clean your house, you look for the best cleaners in Gainesville,VA. Does everyone know the best way to clean your house without using harsh chemicals? Many of the most popular cleaning products are toxic and potentially harmful to your health. There are many green cleaning products readily available for purchase. They are ready to use and perfectly safe. For those who like to take that one step further, here are some green cleaning tips. They are not only safe for you and your family, but they are eco-friendly as well.

Vinegar

This amazing fermented liquid can be used in a variety of ways and is a must have for any green cleaners. Here are 5 awesome ways:

  • Use it to clean your windows. A little water, a little vinegar and a lot of clean glass!
  • Clean the window blinds. Dip some cloths (or cotton gloves) in equal parts hot water and vinegar and run the cloth along the blinds.
  • Disinfect and unclog your drains. Sprinkle half a cup of baking soda down your drain, add some vinegar. Voila!
  • A bowl of water and some vinegar placed in a microwave. Turn the food warmer on for a few minutes. Carefully remove the bowl. Wipe the inside of the oven and watch years of food magically disappear!
  • How about a general cleaner? Half a cup of white vinegar, same amount of water and add a milileter of your favorite essential oil. Now, clean the whole house! Great for windows, stoves, countertops (avoid granite and marble, vinegar can dull the surface), toilets, showers, pets (okay, maybe not pets, but a whole lot of stuff!).

BONUS VINEGAR TIP: Fill a baggie with vinegar and secure it over your showerhead overnight. Abracadabra!

This is just one of the ingredients which are essential for an eco-friendly cleaner. Stock up on these products (many of which you probably already have in your home).:

Castile soap - awesome cleaner and great for small children and babies

Olive oil - wood polisher

Washing soda (sodium carbonate) - caustic cleaner, stain remover, can be used with laundry

Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) - useful when scrubbing, has a useful reaction to acids (vinegar, lemon, etc.)

Borax - whitens, deodorizes and disinfects

Lemon juice

Other Helpful Hints

Hang clothes outside to dry. This saves electricity but also leaves clothes smelling fresh.

Rid the air in your home of unwanted toxins by leaving the windows open and introducing plants to your humble abode.

One element of a green clean conversion is disposing of non-green cleaners. You shouldn't just throw them in the trash. Check and see how and where to dispose of them in your community. Many towns and cities offer disposal or recycling days for these items.

The Best Cleaners Gainesville VA

The top option is to hire a professional. There are more and more cleaning services which offer a green option. Do your homework and you'll have no trouble finding the best cleaners in Gainesville,VA.