Comments on: HOW TO: Make Your Own Eco, Kid-Safe Cleaning Supplies http://www.inhabitots.com/2008/12/28/how-to-make-kid-safe-homemade-green-cleaning-supplies/ Sustainable design for the next generation! Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:40:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: sarahmshttp://www.inhabitots.com/2008/12/28/how-to-make-kid-safe-homemade-green-cleaning-supplies/comment-page-1/#comment-9801 sarahms Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:34:45 +0000 http://www.inhabitots.com/?p=8348#comment-9801 I apologize for asking so many questions, but I am a novice in green cleaning. Do I need to rinse or wipe off the surfaces after using Jennifer's all-purpose disinfectant? I have heard grapefruit seed extract is also a powerful disinfectant/fungucide, any recipe containing it available? Jennifer's recipe sounds really good to me, perhaps it would just do the trick. Thank you for your patience. I apologize for asking so many questions, but I am a novice in green cleaning. Do I need to rinse or wipe off the surfaces after using Jennifer’s all-purpose disinfectant? I have heard grapefruit seed extract is also a powerful disinfectant/fungucide, any recipe containing it available? Jennifer’s recipe sounds really good to me, perhaps it would just do the trick. Thank you for your patience.

]]> By: sarahmshttp://www.inhabitots.com/2008/12/28/how-to-make-kid-safe-homemade-green-cleaning-supplies/comment-page-1/#comment-9800 sarahms Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:08:12 +0000 http://www.inhabitots.com/?p=8348#comment-9800 I've read that one should rinse the mop in running water rather than dipping the mop in the cleaning solution or a bucket of hot water, when rinsing, does anyone have a solution where one would use a premade floor cleaning solution, and just spray the floor first, then use a mop to clean and rinse the floor (requiring multiple trips to the sink and cleaning/disinfecting the sink afterwards)? Or since the floor cleaning solution mentioned above has disinfecting function, it does not matter if a dirty mop is dipped back into the bucket? Thank you, I’ve read that one should rinse the mop in running water rather than dipping the mop in the cleaning solution or a bucket of hot water, when rinsing, does anyone have a solution where one would use a premade floor cleaning solution, and just spray the floor first, then use a mop to clean and rinse the floor (requiring multiple trips to the sink and cleaning/disinfecting the sink afterwards)? Or since the floor cleaning solution mentioned above has disinfecting function, it does not matter if a dirty mop is dipped back into the bucket? Thank you,

]]> By: sarahmshttp://www.inhabitots.com/2008/12/28/how-to-make-kid-safe-homemade-green-cleaning-supplies/comment-page-1/#comment-9799 sarahms Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:54:21 +0000 http://www.inhabitots.com/?p=8348#comment-9799 Thank you very much for the helpful tips on cleaning products. This is exactly what I am looking for. Does anyone have suggestion on making natural dish soap (with a little bit of antibacterial function) and natural toothpaste? It would be great if I could store the products for a little while rather than making a fresh batch every day or week? Thank you very much for the helpful tips on cleaning products. This is exactly what I am looking for. Does anyone have suggestion on making natural dish soap (with a little bit of antibacterial function) and natural toothpaste? It would be great if I could store the products for a little while rather than making a fresh batch every day or week?

]]> By: sevenangelshttp://www.inhabitots.com/2008/12/28/how-to-make-kid-safe-homemade-green-cleaning-supplies/comment-page-1/#comment-8712 sevenangels Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:54:18 +0000 http://www.inhabitots.com/?p=8348#comment-8712 I highly suggest adding the tea tree oil if you are looking for a scented cleaner, it smells great, very fresh. They list a few other essential oils that work really well on <a href="http://homemadecleaners.net" rel="nofollow">Homemade Cleaners</a>, you may want to look into that.Pretty much any scent will work, just depends on what you like. I highly suggest adding the tea tree oil if you are looking for a scented cleaner, it smells great, very fresh. They list a few other essential oils that work really well on Homemade Cleaners, you may want to look into that.

Pretty much any scent will work, just depends on what you like.

]]> By: gregoryulrichhttp://www.inhabitots.com/2008/12/28/how-to-make-kid-safe-homemade-green-cleaning-supplies/comment-page-1/#comment-5313 gregoryulrich Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:58:06 +0000 http://www.inhabitots.com/?p=8348#comment-5313 Margaret when you mix baking soda (a base) and vinegar (an acid) together you're creating a chemical reaction which neutralizes the properties of both. If you want to use the baking soda in the wash try making a baking soda/water solution and add it to the fabric softener dispenser. It will add the solution to the rinse cycle after the vinegar has been rinsed away. Margaret when you mix baking soda (a base) and vinegar (an acid) together you’re creating a chemical reaction which neutralizes the properties of both. If you want to use the baking soda in the wash try making a baking soda/water solution and add it to the fabric softener dispenser. It will add the solution to the rinse cycle after the vinegar has been rinsed away.

]]> By: gregoryulrichhttp://www.inhabitots.com/2008/12/28/how-to-make-kid-safe-homemade-green-cleaning-supplies/comment-page-1/#comment-5312 gregoryulrich Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:54:49 +0000 http://www.inhabitots.com/?p=8348#comment-5312 Margaret, vinegar is an acid (low ph) and baking soda is a base (high ph). When you mix the two together you are causing a chemical reaction which negates the properties of both. If you have a washing machine which has a separate reservoir for fabric softener you could add a baking soda and water solution to the rinse cycle. Margaret, vinegar is an acid (low ph) and baking soda is a base (high ph). When you mix the two together you are causing a chemical reaction which negates the properties of both. If you have a washing machine which has a separate reservoir for fabric softener you could add a baking soda and water solution to the rinse cycle.

]]> By: Jennifer Chaithttp://www.inhabitots.com/2008/12/28/how-to-make-kid-safe-homemade-green-cleaning-supplies/comment-page-1/#comment-5139 Jennifer Chait Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:09:49 +0000 http://www.inhabitots.com/?p=8348#comment-5139 @Margaret Plain old vinegar should cut the scent. OR you might want to try placing a few drops of lavender or tea tree essential oil on a washcloth and including it in your wash. I don't have pets so as far as pets go I'm not a cleaning expert. One company I know of does make an eco-friendly pet wash you might want to test out - http://www.ecos.com/petlaundry.html. @Margaret Plain old vinegar should cut the scent. OR you might want to try placing a few drops of lavender or tea tree essential oil on a washcloth and including it in your wash. I don’t have pets so as far as pets go I’m not a cleaning expert. One company I know of does make an eco-friendly pet wash you might want to test out – http://www.ecos.com/petlaundry.html.

]]> By: Margarethttp://www.inhabitots.com/2008/12/28/how-to-make-kid-safe-homemade-green-cleaning-supplies/comment-page-1/#comment-5096 Margaret Mon, 08 Jun 2009 01:06:23 +0000 http://www.inhabitots.com/?p=8348#comment-5096 I have 4 dogs and wash their bed coverings in my washing machine. What cleaning product can I use to freshen my washing machine so when I was my clothes they will smell fresher. Also I need an all purpose cleaner. I mixed vinegar, water and baking soda and it shot up like a gyser so I don't know what I wrong. Thank you I have 4 dogs and wash their bed coverings in my washing machine. What cleaning product can I use to freshen my washing machine so when I was my clothes they will smell fresher. Also I need an all purpose cleaner. I mixed vinegar, water and baking soda and it shot up like a gyser so I don’t know what I wrong. Thank you

]]> By: Jennifer Chaithttp://www.inhabitots.com/2008/12/28/how-to-make-kid-safe-homemade-green-cleaning-supplies/comment-page-1/#comment-5036 Jennifer Chait Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:20:46 +0000 http://www.inhabitots.com/?p=8348#comment-5036 @Stephanie - I'm not sure about the floor cleaner on laminate floors - really the mineral oil is beneficial to wood, but I'm not so sure it would benefit other floors. Honestly, to clean my floors I tend to just use hot water, a dash of natural soap, and sometimes some lemon juice or drops of essential oil if I'm going for a scent. If you use lemon juice on floors you have to go over with a clean water rinse though. @Stephanie – I’m not sure about the floor cleaner on laminate floors – really the mineral oil is beneficial to wood, but I’m not so sure it would benefit other floors. Honestly, to clean my floors I tend to just use hot water, a dash of natural soap, and sometimes some lemon juice or drops of essential oil if I’m going for a scent. If you use lemon juice on floors you have to go over with a clean water rinse though.

]]> By: StephanieLhttp://www.inhabitots.com/2008/12/28/how-to-make-kid-safe-homemade-green-cleaning-supplies/comment-page-1/#comment-5035 StephanieL Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:50:11 +0000 http://www.inhabitots.com/?p=8348#comment-5035 I made the all purpose cleaner and loved it. I gave some to a friend with a baby to try and she can't stop raving about it. I'm wondering if you can use the hardwood cleaning suggestions on laminate flooring as well? I made the all purpose cleaner and loved it. I gave some to a friend with a baby to try and she can’t stop raving about it. I’m wondering if you can use the hardwood cleaning suggestions on laminate flooring as well?

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