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Homemade Natural Disinfectant
Asked by M.P. from Denver
on May 28, 2009
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In an effort to save some money, and keep toxins out of our home, I have been searching for a natural disinfectant cleaner for our bathrooms and kitchen, that I could ...
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- The recipe that you listed is pretty much the exact recipe that I've been using for almost a year now. I take 1 cup white vinegar, 1 cup water, about 3 drops of tea t...
- Yes, vinegar will disinfect and the rosemary or tea tree oil will help with the smell. However, I've used vinegar before and even adding water and rosemary won't take ...
- Tea tree oil is a natural antiseptic. Rosmary works well, but I recommend Thyme. A natural disinfectant. I know many people who use only vinegar & water for their hous...
Looking Fo Non Toxic Cleaner
Asked by T.B. from Jacksonville
on August 2, 2009
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I use all non toxic cleaners in my home. My 5 yr. old daughter has allergies so I do my best to control what she breaths in. Since we all know that school is a breedin...
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- You can also try the Seventh Generation products. Non-Toxic, Biodegradeable. You can find their products almost anywhere, or go on their site for location - www.seve...
- Hi T., I use Young Living's Thieves Cleaner. It is non-toxic and made with pure essential oils of rosemary, clove, cinnamon, eucalyptus and lemon. Naturally anti vi...
- My mom buys and sells Melaleuca. They have a botanical disinnfectant spray she uses called Soluguard.(LOL-she's an ESE teacher in a portable classroom that gets that s...
A Good Disinfectant for Granite
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on February 21, 2007
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Does anyone know of a good Disinfectant cleaner you can use on Granite countertops? I am a germ freak (I have 2 kids) normally I use bleech on everything, however you...
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- i used to work for a cleaning company and the only thing we were allowed to use on granite counter top was warm soapy water then a dry rag, my advice is try using some...
- M., White vinegar and hydrogen peroxide are both disinfectants that can be used alone or together. They are safer for your family than chlorine bleach. You can put ...
- Clorox wipes do NOT have bleach in them according to the container, can you use those on granite? They smell great and disinfect well.
Lysol Alternative
Asked by P.R. from Los Angeles
on October 3, 2008
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Hi There! I am looking for a natural alternative to lysol disinfectant spray...a spray that is healthier for my family but can disinfect large areas like lysol does. ...
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- try this green works all purpose spray...it works really well... i use it alot to clean my sons walker and tray. it says its made with all natural ingredients... :]
- Take a look at Shaklee products. They have been offering quality products for over 30 years. I have been using Basic H for years for ALL my cleaning. It is great. (eve...
- i use a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water to disinfect/clean.
A Good Disinfectant for Toys
Asked by B.M. from Detroit
on July 10, 2008
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Hello All you wonderful moms!! I was wondering if anyone uses or knows of a disinfectant that is effective, but gentle to use on toys. I have tried the Lysol disinfe...
Wooden Cutting Board
Asked by K.S. from Salt Lake City
on November 22, 2008
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OK, so I know vinegar is great as a natural disinfectant, but my question is: can I use it on a wooden cutting board that I regularly cut meat on? I worry about it rui...
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- i don't know but what i do is scub it down with soap and water then use lemon juice to deodorize
- I do not use a wooden cutting board for meat...I have one that I can put in the dishwasher, is made specifically for cutting meat, and is non-absorbent. Somewhere alo...
- I use vinegar on my wood cutting board all the time. It disinfects and the smell disappears once it dries. I would recommend using a plastic board for meat though. ...
Help Eliminating an Odor. . .
Asked by M.H. from Huntington
on August 9, 2008
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Ladies, I need your wisdom! I've made a few requests in the past and usually just stick to questions about parenting, but I'm at a loss and need some help!!
I have a...
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- I surely think you need to have a plumber come in.. If you have a septic tank, look in the yellow pages under septic tank service.... or call a regular plumber or To...
- Hi, my husband remodeled our kitchen a year and a half ago. There is a smell under my sink now that is apparently from the glue used to fit the pipes and install the ...
- As you have already heard, the most likely culprit is a dead animal. The smell of a dead mouse/rat/possum/squirrel etc. can linger for positively AGES! As the corpse d...
Seeking Good Cleaning Product...
Asked by K.B. from Grand Rapids
on August 11, 2007
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Hello All!
We are beginning the potty training process with my oldest little guy and we are finding that it doesn't bother him to go potty even if all he's wearing is...
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- Hi K., Considering that your little one is only 2, I think you are just making more work for yourself. Honestly, as soon as he has one accident on your carpet or cou...
- Hi K., I tried the "run around the house naked" method and it kinda worked for me. One thing I absolutely did not let him do is sit on the furniture. He had to si...
- Hi K., I didn't read all the responses but if you didn't try arm and hammer baking soda yet it's worth a shot it's natural and I've used it on animal clean ups and it ...
Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired!
Asked by K.M. from Boston
on January 21, 2008
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I am desperate for some kind of solution here. I have been sick off an on since October. Whatever is going around, I catch, and I just can't seem to recover. I am b...
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- K., I was feeling the same way for a while and I started seeing a practitioner of energy medicine. It's a nontraditional type of health care, but it has really work...
- Hi K.. I am so sorry and I feel your pain. My little one was in daycare full time while I worked and we were sick dozens of time each winter. It got to the point wh...
- I think you need to find out What is going on, do you have seasonal allergies? if that is the problem and it goes into a sinus infection you are not treating the caus...
Need a Non-toxic Disinfectant to Clean Toys (& Books?)
Asked by J.W. from Portland
on April 17, 2008
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Hi Moms,
What do you use as a non-toxic disinfectant to clean toys? I recently purchased some used toys and would like to clean them before my child plays with th...
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- Clorox clean-works is great. It's made from natural products, its just as effective and bleach, but it's as gentle and soap and water, and it costs the same as any oth...
- I've read that clorox anywhere spray (light blue bottle) works without having to be wiped off. There are also pampers wipes for toys and high chairs. And there are man...
- Hi!~ I use clorox anywhere ALL the time:)I would recommend that:)
