Intro to Chemical Free Cleaning

If you are anything like me you love a clean house but hate the idea of lugging out the chemical spray bottles to get the job done. The thought of having multiple plastic bottles containing expensive toxins in my cupboards used to bother me. I longed for a way to have a clean home without using chemicals. Once I realized a lot of my headaches came right after I cleaned with certain chemical cleaners I started experimenting with chemical free cleaning. This blog is a result of my experiments. Some things I recommend using may have traces of chemicals, but nothing that will spew out, give off fumes or get in the ground water.

I love getting cleaning recipes and look for them in various places. When I do see a natural recipe I first check to see if any of the ingredients help kill bacteria; no use in “cleaning” when in fact all you are doing is making the germs smell good! The second thing I do is look at how easy it is to make; I don’t have time to lug out every pot and pan I own to make a few ounces of cleaning solution, I doubt you do too. The next thing I do is try the recipe. If it does not work for me, it won’t be on this blog.

I need to point out to you that although I am not a professional cleaner (meaning no one pays me to clean my house) I am a well educated germaphobe! I will never recommend you use or do something that will spread germs around your house. I cringe every time I see a “professional” (or paid TV self professed cleaning guru) recommend something that will only lead to poor hygiene and ensure germs flourish in your kitchen and bath. I can get on quite the soap box about these idiots and the people who let them get away with it. I will address these no no’s in an upcoming blog.

If you follow my blog I promise you a cleaner/germ free house without the use of all those chemical spray bottles. You will breathe better and spend less money! Let’s get started; here is an easy everyday cleaning tip;

Small spray bottle (I get mine at the dollar store)
Roughly two cups water
½ cup White Vinegar (if you do not like the smell, use less but then be sure to use tea tree oil to kill the germs)
10 drops of your favorite essential oil if you like. I use extract of grapefruit or peppermint depending on my mood. The picture shows lavender as I use this in my spring cleaning ritual.
Mix then shake; it is that easy! Now you have a everyday kitchen counter spray. I use this when I am cleaning up after dinner or after I have prepared some chicken.


Enjoy!!