has stated that 80% of human exposure to pesticides happens indoors! So, you may be thinking what can I do? Well, getting rid of
carpet is the first step. There are many choices today; bamboo, reclaimed wood, and tile just to name a few. Cleaning these floors is much easier too. White distilled vinegar is an extreme- ly cost effective cleanser for your floors. It is known to kill mold, bacteria, viruses, and other germs due to its high level of acid- ity. Adding a few drops of various essential oils to the mix can further increase vinegar’s potency. If removing the carpet is not an option, then purchasing a high quality HEPA vacuum will help to remove some of the toxins from the carpet. Low quality inexpensive vacuums are usually not sealed well, causing dirty air to re-circulate back into your home’s indoor air, making for reduced air quality. Regardless of your vacuum, you can sprin- kle a mixture of baking soda and high quality tea tree essential oil on the carpets before vacuuming to help eliminate harmful germs and molds. You may also want to purchase a high qual- ity HEPA air purifier to improve the indoor air quality of your home.
What about the bathrooms, sinks, kitchen, and walls? Many people complain that cleaning with natural chemical free clean- ers is expensive. I would like to spill the beans on a little secret. Chemical free cleaners are simple household items! They are very inexpensive to make and restock as well. Plus, they are much safer to have around children. White distilled vinegar, as I stated before, has a highly acidic PH. This helps to kill mold, bacteria, viruses, and other germs. Hydrogen Peroxide 3% can be used as a natural bleach alternative. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development listed hydrogen peroxide among the substances that can be used against mold spores. You can also use hydrogen peroxide when washing clothes instead of the hazardous bleach. Baking soda is a natural, effective, and abrasive cleaner. Borax is a natural cleaner and bleach alterna- tive. You can purchase all of these effective chemical free clean- ers at your local grocery stores. It cost around $15.00 to purchase these items and they will last 2-3 months! Essential Oils may seem expensive, but a little bottle will go a long way, as they are hyper-concentrated. You can be as creative as you would like with bottling and labeling your home made household cleaners too.
All Purpose Cleaner 2 cups warm water (or 2 cups peppermint tea) 2 tbsp. Borax
½ cup lemon juice ½ cup White Distilled Vinegar 20 drops of essential oil of choice >>>
Add borax to warm water or warm tea while it is still hot so it blends together. Then add lemon juice, white vinegar, and essential oil of choice.
Put in a spray bottle and label
Stephanie Hein is the supplement coordinator at Vaughan Inte- grative Medicine and The Natural Vitality Center. She is a Certified Clinical Herbalist, Reiki Healer, and Professional Birthing Coach. Visit Stephanie at the Natural Vitality Center located at 1301 W Wendover Ave, Greensboro. 336-232-4847. See ad on page 2.
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