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Question by Kandis
Send this post to a friendI like to disinfect our home to help prevent the spread of illnesses. Can you give me a good alternative to bleach that kills germs?
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1. 01/31/2008 04:12:55 PM
Chlorine bleach can irritate the eyes, skin and lungs. And there's always the danger of accidentally mixing chlorine bleach with other cleaners containing acid or ammonia, which creates toxic gases.
Cleaning your kitchen with vinegar and other edible ingredients is safer (and cheaper) than using toxic chemicals. Vinegar is a natural disinfectant and deodorizer that reduces bacteria, mold and germs. Lemon juice is another effective natural disinfectant, especially when left on surfaces. Spray vinegar or lemon juice on surfaces and let it dry rather than wiping it off to make it more effective.
Vinegar is acidic, so it shouldn’t be used on marble and it should be diluted. The smell vanishes as it dries but adding some lemon juice to the mix makes it smell better. For general cleaning, you can mix vinegar and water and add a splash of lemon juice. Baking soda is safe abrasive scrub for sinks and bathtubs that deodorizes too.
Cleaning your kitchen with vinegar and other edible ingredients is safer (and cheaper) than using toxic chemicals. Vinegar is a natural disinfectant and deodorizer that reduces bacteria, mold and germs. Lemon juice is another effective natural disinfectant, especially when left on surfaces. Spray vinegar or lemon juice on surfaces and let it dry rather than wiping it off to make it more effective.
Vinegar is acidic, so it shouldn’t be used on marble and it should be diluted. The smell vanishes as it dries but adding some lemon juice to the mix makes it smell better. For general cleaning, you can mix vinegar and water and add a splash of lemon juice. Baking soda is safe abrasive scrub for sinks and bathtubs that deodorizes too.
2. 02/08/2008 05:54:23 PM
There are a lot of new kitchen products on the market made of silicone. How safe are these - in particular baking pans and utensils?
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