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3/31/2009
7:20 pm

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Is there a product that I can use to clean my bathroom and kill germs without exposing my family to harmful chemicles?? |
4/23/2009
4:53 am |
From the question, it seems that you are looking for a safer disinfectant. A cleaner removes dirt, whereas a disinfectant kills microorganisms (such as bacteria). Most people feel like chlorine bleach gives a cleaner clean, but that isn't really accurate since it is soap that removes dirt. But chlorine bleach is a skin and eye irritant - its vapors can be particularly unpleasant in spaces that are well ventilated. Tragically, liquid chlorine bleach is also responsible for thousands of poisonings every year.
You really don't need bleach or conventional cleaners containing bleach to clean your bathroom. Warm water and soap will work for most surfaces. Vinegar and water make a great cleaner too. If you need a disinfectant, you can use 2 teaspoons of tea tree oil in about 10 to 12 ounces of water. Keep in mind that tea tree oil is very .... Read More  |
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