Like many of us, you are looking for ways to improve your health and go green. From organic food, to electric or hybrid cars, Americans are making the move to green! But did you know that the cleaning products that you use to clean your Phoenix apartment show up in our water long after the suds go down the drain!
Here are some tips to keeping your apartment CLEAN and GREEN with these eco-friendly cleaners.
Your Washing Machine
The list of toxins in your laundry detergent may surprise you. From artificial colors, dye and fragrances to bleach and nonylphenol ethoxylates and phosphates the ingredients in most common laundry detergent can be harmful to your health and the environment.
This link to some of the best eco-friendly laundry detergents will help you find an alternative to conventional selections. Your local Walmart Super Center and even Target (located at the Deer Valley Towne Center) also may carry eco-friendly products!
Don’t forget the dryer, laundry sheets can emit toxins into the air of your apartment in Phoenix, so toxin free selections are a great and healthier option.
Bleach
Bleach is a popular and effective disinfected; cleaning everything from mold and mildew to bacteria, but it is also unhealthy for the environment and unfortunately is in so many of our household cleaning products. Look for bleach free products and use hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, lemon juice and castile soap as eco-friendly alternatives.
Keep Your Windows Clean
Keeping the windows, mirrors and other glass surfaces in your apartment clean is important, but it also releases toxins. Instead of using a commercial cleaner, why not make your own? Combine ½ teaspoon of liquid soap, ¼ cup of white vinegar and 2 cups of water in a spray bottle for a great alternative to toxic window cleaners.
Many all-purpose cleaners contain harmful ingredients that will make it into our water and our air. Instead try this DIY scented cleaner.
Combine one-part white vinegar, one-part water, lemon rind and rosemary sprigs and let infuse for a week before using. Once it is done you can add to a spray bottle and use to clean counters, trash cans, toilets and everyday smudges.
These clean, eco-friendly cleaning products can go a long way to reduce pollution and keep you Ironhorse at Tramonto apartment clean and green!
