Clean, green cleaning
by Kristin Doyle
“Collectively, we dump 32 million pounds of toxic chemicals down
our drains each day, just from household cleaning products. That doesn’t
count what goes into our indoor air. Switching to green alternatives keeps
these chemicals out of our bodies and out of our water supply.”
(Living Green: A Practical Guide to Simple Sustainability.)
What is green living? Many people think it means being
environmentally friendly. While this is true, it’s also a very vague
answer. To narrow it down, living green means reducing your negative impact
on Earth in everyday actions, being energy efficient, lessening the use
of petroleum products and conserving water.
At Brian’s Cleaning Solutions, this is exactly what we
strive to do everyday. With our all natural green cleaning service, we
can help you detoxify your indoor environment while maintaining your health
and that of your planet. Whether wiping up a kitchen table or mopping
the floor, people usually reach for commercial products created in labs
that get the job done quickly but rarely in a safe or gentle way. Brian’s
Cleaning Solutions uses non-toxic, all-natural products that work
just as well but are safe for your family and pets.
Chemicals usually settle on soft surfaces such as furniture, carpets and
walls, and can linger for days, creating a toxic breathing environment
that you aren’t even aware of. A five-year study by scientists at
Harvard University, released in 1986, revealed that pollution inside the
typical American home was two to five times worse than the air outdoors.
By switching to green cleaning products now, you can start the reversal
process and recreate a safe environment to live and breathe in.
Green cleaning encompasses tactics that will save time and energy, not
just the planet’s, but your own. Decluttering, another service offered
by Brian’s Cleaning Solutions, is also a great way to start
this process by gaining access to areas you weren’t reaching before.
When we come to your home, we will begin with a first-time deep clean.
On our weekly or bi-weekly follow up visits we will rotate rooms for “special
attention.” By following this method we have found that dirt and
buildup is consistently tackled and maintained, resulting in a cleaner
home environment for you.
Give Brian’s Cleaning Solutions a call today and get started on
your greener, safer life.
NATURAL CLEANING RECIPES
All Purpose Cleaner
1/2 cup borax
1 gallon hot water pail or bucket
Shelf life: indefinite
Mix all ingredients in the pail until borax is thoroughly dissolved. Use
in areas that need general cleaning and wipe with a sponge or rag. You
can also reduce the recipe to fit in a spray bottle for everyday use.
Scented Baking Soda
Small box baking soda
10 drops essential oil of your choice
Shaker container with flip-top lid, or a sugar shaker
Shelf life: indefinite
Fill the shaker container half-full with baking soda; drop in essential
oil and mix well with a fork. Add enough baking soda to fill container
and mix again. Lightly sprinkle on surfaces, then rub in lightly with
clean cotton cloth. Thoroughly wipe surfaces when finished with damp cloth
or rag to remove residue.
Hardwood FloorCleaner
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1 gallon warm water in pail or bucket
Shelf life: Use and discard
Mix ingredients in pail and mop wood floors. After washing, rinse with
water. Don’t leave large pools of water to dry.
Lemon Furniture Polish
2 cups olive, vegetable or mineral oil
Juice of 1 lemon
Shelf life: Use and discard.
Mix oil with lemon juice. Apply with a soft cloth and buff until you can
see your reflection.
Kristin Doyle is an associate of Brian’s Cleaning Solutions,
a green house-cleaning company. She can be reached at 732-567-1003
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