tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post6243071477272112178..comments2023-05-26T06:25:24.969-04:00Comments on FRUGAL FOR EVERYONE: TIPS FOR LOW-COST, NON-TOXIC SPRING CLEANING Lenie http://www.blogger.com/profile/14789450228627362953noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post-48438460218734717242014-05-02T07:05:07.992-04:002014-05-02T07:05:07.992-04:00Excellent list! I've pinned it for future refe...Excellent list! I've pinned it for future reference. I'm gearing up for the big spring cleaning.Debra Yearwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04251969031066243582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post-14984017866114235622014-04-21T08:26:47.083-04:002014-04-21T08:26:47.083-04:00Great cleaning tips! I love using baking soda to s...Great cleaning tips! I love using baking soda to scrub my stove. Works like a charm.Home Jobs by MOMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16210312540409179540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post-33762563779302467352014-04-20T22:55:15.827-04:002014-04-20T22:55:15.827-04:00I would be lost with out vinegar. It is my go to i...I would be lost with out vinegar. It is my go to item in the kitchen when I need to clean my counters and especially stainless steel pots. it really works wonders on glass, windows and mirrors. Yeah for vinegar. :-)Susan P. Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13045674229949222407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post-66598346209167635012014-04-18T11:07:11.531-04:002014-04-18T11:07:11.531-04:00My mother always go for such low cost tips for cle...My mother always go for such low cost tips for cleaning , I knew about baking soda , lemon and vinegar as good cleaners ,even I saw my mother rubbing tomatoes and salt on some stains. While cleaning we can add baking soda , it helps in cleaning. But many tips are new for me I have book marked your post , I will post it and keep this in my diary to take help when ever I need. thank you for a nice post with tips to stay-safe and healthy.<br />I do not know how you managed to get so much of tips but it is great to know all such uses of lemon , soda etc. voiceofsudhnotihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17385680414772682064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post-82571620343097967162014-04-18T07:28:59.948-04:002014-04-18T07:28:59.948-04:00This is great information for everyone but especia...This is great information for everyone but especially for families with small children and pets. More people need to pay attention to the stuff that they bring in their house. I always here stories of small children getting into the cabinet with the cleaning supplies and having to be rushed to the hospital. Thanks for sharingJayhttp://ballnchainz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post-10306236827978349612014-04-17T13:06:09.971-04:002014-04-17T13:06:09.971-04:00Great minds think alike! We were both in the sprin...Great minds think alike! We were both in the spring cleaning mood :) I actually use the vinegar, baking soda and lemon juice to clean. There are the things my mother used when we were growing up. I continued to use them and they were great if you had small kinds in the house because you do not have to worry about chemical poisoning. Thanks for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10529999078643228398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post-35189373322952805662014-04-16T16:49:42.475-04:002014-04-16T16:49:42.475-04:00Hi Lenie,
It's hard to beat the combination of...Hi Lenie,<br />It's hard to beat the combination of non-toxic and economical. Vinegar also reduces blood sugar, so it's great for those with diabetic concerns.William A. Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18334198204587044270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post-79100679025044274242014-04-16T09:57:49.520-04:002014-04-16T09:57:49.520-04:00This is great stuff. Vinegar seems like a miracle...This is great stuff. Vinegar seems like a miracle product. ThanksW.A. Rushohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04313458212200821633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post-45889247054123662282014-04-15T18:26:29.361-04:002014-04-15T18:26:29.361-04:00Lots of great ideas here, thank you Lenie! I use ...Lots of great ideas here, thank you Lenie! I use baking soda and vinegar quite frequently and often add a drop pr two of lemon or thyme esseantal oils to make it smell nicer and benefit from the antimicrobial properties of these oils. Love the coffee filter into the stinky sneakers idea... will try this one out TODAY! And the pillow case idea for cushions is brilliant as well. <br />Thanks for sharing and happy spring cleaning!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09205872463497464581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post-32263705984850612022014-04-15T15:58:20.139-04:002014-04-15T15:58:20.139-04:00I didn't know that you could do all that with ...I didn't know that you could do all that with vinegar. I am about to make the switch.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507777883649035705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post-79248334310918989032014-04-15T13:41:40.378-04:002014-04-15T13:41:40.378-04:00Lenie, thanks for the heads up the toxic cleaners....Lenie, thanks for the heads up the toxic cleaners. I would have never thought of that before. Baking soda is awesome because you make anything out of it. =)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15961935835941583826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post-27915137449370458572014-04-15T13:27:06.090-04:002014-04-15T13:27:06.090-04:00Hi Lenie. Agree 100% and thanks for spreading the ...Hi Lenie. Agree 100% and thanks for spreading the word. Natural products that cost less than toxins are a Win Win. Even most Green or Organic cleaners are easily replicated at less cost.Paul Grahamhttp://thedailywail.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post-40628798055068431222014-04-15T11:49:37.267-04:002014-04-15T11:49:37.267-04:00Wow! I use baking soda for baking and to keep the ...Wow! I use baking soda for baking and to keep the odors down in my cat littler boxes, but I didn't realize it would do all of this! I'll bet baking soda and vinegar are cheaper than commercial cleaners in the long run, too, as well as being better for you.Jennifer Thornberryhttp://contemporarycommunicator.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post-57303258029014635682014-04-15T11:07:42.314-04:002014-04-15T11:07:42.314-04:00Lenie- I started using vinegar and baking soda for...Lenie- I started using vinegar and baking soda for cleaning products years ago. Baking soda is also great for cleaning your teeth. I know that has nothing to do with cleaning your house, but there are so many uses for baking soda.Arleenhttp://www.garrettspecialties.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post-10608427676400927912014-04-15T10:12:40.707-04:002014-04-15T10:12:40.707-04:00Hi Aunt Lenie,
While I think 'home made'...Hi Aunt Lenie, <br /><br />While I think 'home made' products are very admirable, I don't find them practical. I did use them for a while when my children were tots. I love your tip on deodorizing though, and am going to try it. Nothing bums me out more than being greeted by stinky shoes when walking in the front door. <br />I clean on average 5-6 homes a week. Some of my clients are adamant about using "green" products but there are just some things that require a bleach product, in my opinion, hydrogen peroxide does not do the same job. I use to work at a retirement home in the housekeeping dept. They had an excellent non-toxic product they used for cleaning the bathroom. I so wish it was available to use non-commercial users. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11998399623721360509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post-45841132741531678052014-04-15T08:33:59.956-04:002014-04-15T08:33:59.956-04:00Great suggestions, Lenie. It's crucial to stay...Great suggestions, Lenie. It's crucial to stay away from toxic products. Imagine the damage they do to our bodies:-)Catarinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post-75785327533712219622014-04-15T04:37:46.006-04:002014-04-15T04:37:46.006-04:00Great analysis. I have never thought about how som...Great analysis. I have never thought about how some of the cleaning agents are pollutants themselves. Now that is a thought.Lessonzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01749173668480866403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post-37062691911990431362014-04-15T00:39:00.712-04:002014-04-15T00:39:00.712-04:00You are right! No matter how green the claim to be...You are right! No matter how green the claim to be, certain products always does some harm! I am sure your tips will help a number of people!TUHINhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10311676682028230419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post-46067546942713942592014-04-14T21:50:37.849-04:002014-04-14T21:50:37.849-04:00We have been using baking soda in our house for so...We have been using baking soda in our house for so many things; and for quite a while. You are so correct with your warning regarding the green movement. People still have to read the small print.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post-58962362505635826292014-04-14T20:22:26.592-04:002014-04-14T20:22:26.592-04:00I've been wanting to make the move toward more...I've been wanting to make the move toward more natural cleaning products for such a long time. Thanks for all the great ideas.JeriWBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04560326888524377308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post-68356720255252670592014-04-14T17:28:48.888-04:002014-04-14T17:28:48.888-04:00These are great tips! I've started buying thos...These are great tips! I've started buying those huge jugs of vinegar lately, now that I've started cleaning with it. I used to think it smelled bad, but now I see it as a clean smell (which dissipates quickly) and I'm suspicious of all the other "clean" smells, like air fresheners.Meredith @ The Palette Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11786583611080068454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post-34346464511719241972014-04-14T14:40:49.515-04:002014-04-14T14:40:49.515-04:00All the ways you listed for using baking soda remi...All the ways you listed for using baking soda reminds me of Bubba in Forrest Gump and how he lists all the ways of cooking shrimp. A timely post as I'm getting ready to clean my house.Christinahttp://www.followchristinascamera.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post-69029631687463987702014-04-14T11:12:42.938-04:002014-04-14T11:12:42.938-04:00Lenie,
Your post reminds me of my parents. My fat...Lenie,<br /><br />Your post reminds me of my parents. My father was a strong lobbyist for the many uses for baking soda. Thanks for reminding us all to use natural products for the health of our families.Edward Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15214778960871702761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post-91844296708086854662014-04-14T11:00:49.679-04:002014-04-14T11:00:49.679-04:00Excellent tips Lenie, and the best thing is that t...Excellent tips Lenie, and the best thing is that they are so inexpensive to use along with being nice to the environment. I found that using baking soda on my stainless steel appliances is a great way to get rid of those dreaded water marks and cleans up so much better. After I use some olive oil to give it a nice shine. the Frozen Canuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03139948753341714413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1395878162565124933.post-92140585521593721632014-04-14T09:20:12.890-04:002014-04-14T09:20:12.890-04:00Wow Lenie,
I could never think of Baking Soda doi...Wow Lenie,<br /><br />I could never think of Baking Soda doing such a great job of cleaning :-) Thank you for these wonderful tips and the words of caution when we go out shopping for "green" products. <br /><br />Have a great new week!Kumar Gaurawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14373448679651028691noreply@blogger.com