Melissa - posted on 11/13/2010 ( 57 moms have responded )
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It infuriates me! Why are we being manipulated and brainwashed into buying highly toxic stuff! I am broke trying to go green...They need label warnings saying "cancer causing ingrediants" and the level of risk...most of the well know products out there are at an 8 to 10...10 being the highest risk! Crazy and should be illigal! No wonder we live in a cancer ridden generation...its so sad when it is so easy to make non-toixc things! Oh and btw just one product most dont know as toxic ..the product that is used for teething advertised all of this site...the big O, it is ranked at a level 7 for its toxic ingrediants!
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Katherine - posted on 11/13/2010
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You can actually MAKE your own green household cleaners:
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Use baking soda to scrub like any scouring powder. Unlike traditional scouring powders, baking soda doesn't scratch surfaces and is non-toxic. So scrub surfaces like kitchen counters with a sponge sprinkled with baking soda, then rinse the surface with either water or vinegar.
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Remove dirt and buildup with vinegar. Use vinegar full-strength for tough cleaning jobs and to remove lime or hard water stains, or mix the vinegar with warm water for a milder green cleaner.
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Make an all-purpose green cleaner by combining 1 tsp. borax, 1 tsp. baking soda, 2 tsp. vinegar, ½ tsp. dish soap or mild castile soap, 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice and 2 cups hot water. Store in a spray bottle and use like any all-purpose cleaner.
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Clean tile and linoleum floors with dish soap or mild castile soap such as Dr. Bronner's. Mix 2 tsp. of soap with 3 gallons hot water. Mop or wipe the floor with the solution, and then rinse with 1 cup of vinegar mixed with 3 gallons of cold water.
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Polish wood floors with a mixture of equal parts vinegar and vegetable oil. Rub the polish into the floor, then buff with a soft cloth.
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Remove stains from carpets and upholstery with club soda. Immediately saturate stains with club soda and blot until the stain is removed. Follow with a vinegar-water solution if the stain smells.
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Get streak-free glass by combining ¼ cup vinegar with 4 cups club soda. Use rags made from T-shirts or use crumpled newspaper for cleaning to avoid lint on your glass.
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Freshen the air with a non-toxic baking powder spray. Combine 2 tbsp. baking soda with 2 cups hot water, and stir until dissolved. Add fresh lemon juice or any essential oils. Store in a spray bottle and mist into the air to freshen it.
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Charlie - posted on 11/14/2010
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They do not bleach marg , i think we talkied about this in the butter Vmarg thread.
"but i also find life is too short to worry about all this stuff. just try to do what you can to help yourself. that's all you can do. :)"
I don't think people sit around worrying or does it take any extra time , it is as simple as making different choices instead of buying bleach and bench spray i buy bi carb and vinegar , i also think when it comes to skin care if it is good enough to put in your body to eat its good enough for your skin , Harry's oat milk bath and grapeseed oil massage gives the softest , lovliest skin !
C. - posted on 11/14/2010
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@Nikki.. We've tried EVERYTHING on him aside from plant oils and the petroleum jelly is literally the only thing that works on him. If your daughter isn't allergic to plants, you can try different oils. I'm allergic to plants and already passed on the sensitive skin and Eczema to my son.. I don't want to risk using plant oils on him just in case he's allergic, too.
I've never heard of them bleaching margarine or potato chips. I don't even know why they'd have to. Potatoes are white/yellow/cream/orange colored (depending on type) and margarine naturally appears white to off-white..