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Natural Cleaning
Tips, Information and Recipes
What is
Aromatherapy Cleaning? Aromatherapy
means treatment using scents. It is a holistic treatment
of caring for the body with pleasant smelling botanical
oils such as rose, lemon, lavender and peppermint.
Essential oils can affect the mood, alleviate fatigue,
reduce anxiety and promote relaxation. When inhaled,
they work on the brain and nervous system through
stimulation of the olfactory nerves. Certain essential
oils kill bacterial, viral and fungal infections.
Homemade Powdered Laundry Detergent
1 cup grated Fels Naptha Soap
1/2 cup Washing Soda (not baking soda)
1/2 cup 20 Mule Team Borax
Mix and store in air tight container or bag. For light
or small loads use 1
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Natural Remedies for Mold and Mildew
Mold can be dangerous to your health, even if you aren't
allergic. Many people react to mold by getting tired and
even depressed. Try to stay on top of moisture and mold
as soon as either arises. Dry out anything that is damp,
such as basements (use a dehumidifier) and carpets. Fix
leaks in plumbing and roofs. Wipe up
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Disinfecting Sponges and Scrubbing Pads
Did you know that there are more germs in your kitchen
than there are in the bathroom! Gross! Even the
cleanest looking kitchen can be crawling with "nasties"
like E. coli and salmonella. It's easy to spread these
pathogens without even knowing it. Because sponges and
dishcloths contain the two essential elements to sustain
microbial life--water and nutrients--they're ideal
habitats for viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms.
These pathogens are then unwittingly spread by using the
same sponges and dishcloths to wipe down
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